Ron Nagle. Sub Rosa was published in 2019 and documents a body of recent works by Ron Nagle. The publication focuses on the artist’s small-scale sculptures, for which he is internationally known.

Working primarily with ceramic, resin, and mixed materials, Nagle produces meticulously crafted objects that emphasize surface treatment, color, and subtle formal variation.

Nagle’s sculptures are characterized by their intimate scale and high degree of finish. The works often appear minimal at first glance, yet reveal complex layering, precise chromatic decisions, and carefully modulated contours upon closer inspection. The title Sub Rosa—meaning “under the rose,” traditionally associated with secrecy—corresponds to the discreet, concentrated character of the works.

The book presents photographic reproductions of the sculptures and situates them within Nagle’s long-standing engagement with material experimentation and refined object-making. The publication serves as a focused record of this phase in the artist’s practice.