Art City 3 A Ruling Passion

Art City 3: A Ruling Passion showcases a diverse group of artists who channel their private desires into their creative processes. Louise Bourgeois's art, whether in marble, fabric, or bronze, is rooted in personal memory. Michael Ray Charles critiques the marketing of black memorabilia, drawing on early American advertising imagery.

The film also features Elizabeth Peyton, who redefines portraiture by using friends and pop culture figures as subjects. Ed Ruscha presents literary landscapes that emerge from the world outside his window. Lari Pittman's comic spirit is juxtaposed with his graphic declarations, while Richmond Burton recalls dreams of creating "psychic fields" of abstraction in a landmark house. David Deutsch's work presents arrays of featureless faces, driven by subconscious sensations.