“RAPS”
"RAPS"
by Gregory J. Rose
2025, Mixed Media On Panel, 24“x24”
A rhythm-driven abstraction composed of layered blocks, fractured grids, and dense linear notation that move across the surface like sound mapped into form. Exhibited in the Dauntless Indignant Geography Solo Exhibition at NE SCULPTURE | Gallery Factory. Unframed. Certificate of Authenticity included.
Collector Snapshot
RAPS functions as a visual koan rooted in rhythm, resistance, and cultural transmission. Inspired by the question, “How dark is the sky and how light is the deepest part of the ocean?”, the work positions sound as a navigational tool, carrying history, instruction, and survival across generations.
As one half of the DIG Diptych, RAPS operates in direct dialogue with Yo-B TV, forming a paired meditation on how music, media, and street knowledge shape identity. The composition evokes scratching records, block-to-block signal exchange, and the ritual of listening as education. For collectors, this exhibited work captures a moment where sound became map, and culture became curriculum.
Artwork &
Acquisition Details
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High Growth
DIGS works gained visibility and momentum through their 2025 solo presentation at NE SCULPTURE | Gallery Factory, an organization committed to community enrichment and public-facing exhibitions. As the artist expands his exhibition record, licensing partnerships, and public acquisitions, exhibited works from major series like this one remain positioned for long-term appreciation.
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One of One Original
This is the only version of this artwork. No editions exist.
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Retail Price: $4,800
Unframed.
Framing recommendations available upon request.
Local installation support offered for Minnesota-based collectors.
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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.
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Collector Tier
While smaller in scale, DIGS works carry significant conceptual density and exhibition-backed credibility. Their place within a solo exhibition strengthens their status within the artist’s broader catalog and elevates their long-term collecting significance.
Artwork Details
Inspired by the Koan:
“How dark is the sky and how light is the deepest part of the ocean?”
They tried to silence the drums and our chants by the fire.
Fab Five Freddy, Jean and Keith plugged us back into the airwaves
While they scrolled the New Testament of the “Streets” in
Chalk, paint—and TV.
The Old Testament was too bleak.
Cartoon characters replace saints and morals and ethics were shared
After the 5 O’clock news.
By 10 you better make sure your PJs were on, so you could catch the one last video.
That song from the corner where deals were made by the generals.
Block this and block that—switch the records,
Our parents read as—
Why you damn kids always scratching my jams.
Damn!!!
God Damnit!
Video killed the radio star—and Public Enemy changed time
And the flavor of our cool aid was more than red.
Like rent party cups on Brooklyn roof tops.
Stop—
you know
you ain’t from here.
He was from where the river meets the sky and the moose sings love songs to toads.
The space before Robert met the Devil on the roads in Mississippi.
Belly of Lead bullets from past conflicts over land and skin.
Blood-soaked fields of lost lineage.
The only gang he could bare to join road on decks with four wheels
A hope and a prayer as we bombed hill after hill—
Reciting the last mixed tape someone’s cousin brought back from
Philly—
Steaks, one slice of Sicilian cheese please.
And a Duce Duce of “Henny”
80’s and 90’s was different
Kind of….
Full Description
RAPS is a bold, high-energy mapping of color, signal, and coded geography. A radiant yellow field anchors the composition, while black structural lines, turquoise routes, and neon pink and purple marks build a layered visual field that reads like an urban diagram rewritten by intuition. Gesture-rich pathways zig, loop, and intersect, echoing the navigational noise of contemporary life.
Created as part of the Dauntless Indignant Geography Series, the painting operates as a visual koan—a prompt for contemplation rather than literal interpretation. Its density mirrors the lived experience of movement through space, emotion, and identity. Exhibited at NE SCULPTURE | Gallery Factory, this work carries the added resonance of having been part of a curated exploration of community, geography, and place-making.
Authentication
Certificate of Authenticity included
Digital documentation provided
Hidden signature integrated into the composition
Artist signature on back
Provenance
Dauntless Indignant Geography Solo Exhibition
The NE SCULPTURE | Gallery Factory’s mission—supporting artists in cultivating and enriching community through public art, exhibitions, and transformative place-making—aligns with the conceptual framework of the DIGS series.
This piece remained in the artist’s possession after the 2025 exhibition and is offered directly from his studio.
Shipping & Insurance Info
Nationwide U.S. shipping (fully insured)
Local delivery available
Local installation support offered
Gregory will coordinate logistics within 3–5 business days
The Diptych Collection
Market Relevance
The Dauntless Indignant Geography Series occupies a distinct position within contemporary abstraction by merging Zen inquiry, Black cultural memory, and spatial mapping. RAPS advances this dialogue through its focus on sound, rhythm, and cultural inheritance, offering collectors an exhibited work that resonates deeply within both musical and visual traditions.
Comparable Sales
Comparable sales data is currently being compiled. Pricing is based on Gregory’s established retail structure for mixed media works and documented exhibition history.
Artist Market Position
Gregory is an established regional artist with national reach, with works in private, public, and academic collections. His continued exhibition activity, growing catalog, and expanding licensing partnerships bolster collector confidence. Exhibited series works such as RAPS reflect the most current evolution of his practice and hold strong relevance for long-term collectors.
Price Growth of Large Mixed Media Works (2018–2025)
“RAPS expands the Dauntless Indignant Geography Series into a charged, map-like meditation on identity, place, and frequency.
Presented in the 2025 NE SCULPTURE | Gallery Factory solo exhibition, this piece embodies Gregory’s ability to fuse conceptual rigor with expressive mark-making. Its cultural resonance and exhibition history make it a compelling acquisition for collectors tracking the trajectory of contemporary abstraction.”
— Curatorial Commentary
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Ownership transfer / documentation
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Upon purchase, the collector receives:
Certificate of Authenticity
Digital documentation via email
Confirmation of sale
Coordination of shipping or installation within 3–5 business days
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