Merg’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Cracked Linoleum, Northumberland
Merg Ross American, born 1941

Tin Roofs, Silver City, Nevada
Merg Ross American, born 1941

Broken Window, Oakland
Merg Ross American, born 1941

Buick Agency at Night, Berkeley
Merg Ross American, born 1941

Golden Gate Bridge at Fort Cronkite
Merg Ross American, born 1941

Cracked Canvas, El Cerrito
Merg Ross American, born 1941

Shipwreck, Oregon Coast
Merg Ross American, born 1941

"Untitled" (Portrait of Ross in L.A.)
Felix Gonzalez-Torres American, born Cuba, 1957–1996

Little Village Academy, Chicago, Illinois, Elevation
Ross Barney + Jankowski, Inc. (American, founded 1981) Carol Ross Barney (American, born 1949) Susan Budinsky, Project manager Eric Martin, Construction observation Salse Engineering Associates, Inc., structural engineers

Lion with Palms (Rug)
After a pattern designed by Ebenezer Ross (American, active c. 1890–1900) United States, Ohio, Toledo

Chudney Ross
Andy Warhol American, 1928–1987

Little Village Academy, Chicago, Illinois, Site Plan
Ross Barney + Jankowski, Inc. (American, founded 1981) Carol Ross Barney (American, born 1949) Susan Budinsky, Project manager Eric Martin, Construction observation Salse Engineering Associates, Inc., structural engineers

Gold Mats, Paired—for Ross and Felix
Roni Horn American, born 1955

Untitled, from "Eurana Park, Weatherly, Pennsylvania"
Judith Joy Ross American, born 1946

Untitled, from the series "Eurana Park, Weatherly, Pennsylvania"
Judith Joy Ross American, born 1946

Michael Bodner, A.D. Thomas Elementary School, Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Judith Joy Ross American, born 1946

Line of Spirit
A Gloria F. Ross Tapestry (American, 1923-98) Designed by Kenneth Noland (American, 1924-2010) Woven by Sadie Curtis (American, 1930-2012) Woven in Kinlichee, Arizona, United States

Noontime in Florence
Alvin Ross (American, 1920-1975) printed by Drum Lithographers (American, 20th century) published by Collectors Graphics, Inc. (American, c. 1960-)

Pair of Cuff Links and Three Studs
Ivy Ross (American, born 1955) Robert Ebendorf (American, born 1938) New York