“Dissolve”

Independent Works2010s$1000-$5000On Sale

Nov 15

"Dissolve"

by Gregory J. Rose
2017, Mixed Media on Panel, 24”x 24”

A richly layered collage and paint composition exploring erosion, memory, and fragmentation through textured surfaces and gestural force. Unframed. Certificate of Authenticity included.

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Collector Snapshot

Dissolve is a significant 2017 work that emphasizes Gregory’s early exploration of layered collage, material breakdown, and emotional excavation. The composition centers on a dense interplay of red fields, torn paper, textured fragments, pale neutrals, and areas of saturated turquoise that interrupt the surrounding tension. The surface reveals a history of removal and rebuilding, giving the painting an archeological presence. Exhibited in First of Many Steps Back, a foundational early-career exhibition, this piece demonstrates the roots of Gregory’s evolving visual language. Collectors who want an artwork that represents the beginnings of his material and conceptual development will recognize the importance of this piece.

Moderate Growth Potential
Earlier works from Gregory’s development period are gaining interest as collectors seek pieces that document his emerging voice and material experimentation. Exhibition history strengthens the positioning of this work.
One of one original. The artwork is available for immediate acquisition. Gregory will contact the collector within three to five business days to coordinate delivery or insured domestic shipping.
Retail Price: $2,200
Sale Price: $1,100
Unframed. Framing guidance available upon request.
Available Until Sold
Standard acquisition timeline applies. Gregory will reach out within three to five business days to coordinate insured domestic shipping or local delivery.
Emerging Collector Tier
Dissolve reflects Gregory’s early material experimentation and carries important provenance from a foundational exhibition. It is a strong choice for collectors who want to own a work from the beginning of his artistic development.

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Artwork Details

Full Description

Dissolve is a textured mixed media painting combining layered collage, gestural brushwork, and surface distressing. The composition is anchored by a dominant field of deep red that communicates intensity and emotional weight. Torn paper fragments, weathered surfaces, and scraped textures reveal an undercurrent of erosion and reconstruction. Areas of pale neutral tones soften the central region, while a vibrant turquoise element introduces contrast and creates a dynamic interruption in the layered field. The overall effect is one of excavation and rebuilding, making this painting a clear representation of Gregory’s early interest in material history and emotional abstraction.

Authentication

Certificate of Authenticity included
Digital documentation provided
Hidden integrated signature
Signed on the back

Provenance

First of Many Steps Back

Dissolve was exhibited in First of Many Steps Back, an early academic exhibition highlighting Gregory’s developing collage and abstraction techniques. The show gave the work public visibility and placed it within the context of his foundational period.

After the exhibition ended, the painting returned to the artist’s studio collection, where it has remained until now.

Shipping & Insurance Info

Fully insured domestic shipping
Ships unframed and packed with protective materials
Local delivery available within Minneapolis and Saint Paul
Installation support can be arranged
Gregory will contact the collector within three to five business days to coordinate logistics

Market Relevance

Dissolve holds relevance as an early example of Gregory’s layered material practice and experimental collage techniques. Works from 2016 to 2018 represent a defining period where Gregory established the foundations of his current visual language. Collectors value pieces from this era because they show the roots of his texture driven approach and the first appearances of recurring motifs. As Gregory continues to build public visibility through exhibitions, installations, and licensing, earlier works maintain steady interest for their historical and developmental significance.

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Artist Market Position

Gregory’s market continues to gain momentum as his work expands into public installations, community exhibitions, and private collections nationwide. Collectors increasingly seek early works that document the evolution of his visual language. His consistent output and strong presence in the Minneapolis art community support long term market growth and reinforce the value of foundational pieces such as Dissolve.

Price Growth of Mixed Media Works (2018–2025)

“Dissolve is a key early work that reveals Gregory’s interest in material history and emotional excavation.

The torn surfaces and layered textures give the painting a sense of exposed memory and shifting terrain. This piece is an important marker of his early development and stands as a raw, expressive artifact within the trajectory of his practice.”

— Curatorial Commentary

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