“Who killed U.B.F”

Independent Works2010s$1000-$5000

Nov 15

"Who killed U.B.F"

by Gregory J. Rose
2018, Mixed Media on Panel, 24”x 24”

A figurative mixed-media composition centered on a vulture-like form constructed from layered paint, collage fragments, and gestural mark-making against an open sky-blue field. Previously exhibited in First of Many Steps Back and Out of The Darkness. Unframed. Certificate of Authenticity included.

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Collector Snapshot

Who killed U.B.F is a mid-scale mixed media panel created during an early phase of the 2017–2019 body of work that later defined a transitional period in Gregory’s practice. The work reflects a developing yet confident integration of figurative abstraction, material layering, and narrative presence, situating it as a formative example within this closed chapter.

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Acquisition Details

Stable Growth
The work’s inclusion in two documented exhibitions tied to a defined developmental period, combined with its earlier creation date and smaller scale, supports consistent long-term value within Gregory’s mixed media market.
One of One Original
This is the only version of this artwork. No editions exist.
Retail Price: $2,200
Sale Price: $1,100
Unframed
Framing recommendations available upon request. Local installation support offered.
Available Until Sold
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Emerging Collector Tier
The work’s scale, figurative emphasis, and placement within an early phase of a documented exhibition cycle position it as an accessible acquisition for collectors building foundational holdings tied to Gregory’s evolving mixed media practice.

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Artwork Details

Full Description

The composition features a central bird form rendered through layered brushwork, collage, and exposed substrate, with saturated reds, pinks, blacks, and greens set against a pale blue ground. Fragmented architectural shapes and gestural lines intersect the figure, creating tension between representation and abstraction.

Authentication

Certificate of Authenticity included
Digital documentation provided
Hidden signature within the composition
Artist signature on the back

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Provenance

First of Many Steps Back Exhibition

Who killed U.B.F was exhibited in First of Many Steps Back, identified by the artist as the final Minnesota exhibition of works created between 2017 and 2019. The exhibition marked the close of a distinct phase grounded in abstraction, collage, fragmentation, and urban-derived visual language.

Out of The Darkness Exhibition

This work was exhibited as part of Out of The Darkness, a body of paintings developed before and after Gregory’s trip to Senegal. The exhibition documents a period in which trauma, lived experience, and social conditions informed both material approach and conceptual direction, alongside the integration of digital drawing processes into the painting practice.

Market Relevance

Who killed U.B.F holds relevance as an early figurative-leaning work within Gregory’s late-2010s mixed media inventory, supported by exhibition placement within shows that define a pivotal developmental period. Its scale and narrative presence position it as a stable entry point for collectors.

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 J. Rose maintains sustained academic and institutional exhibition presence for his mixed media work. Who killed U.B.F reflects an earlier stage of this trajectory, contributing to its relevance as a documented component of his evolving practice.

Price Growth of Mixed Media Works (2018–2025)

“Who killed U.B.F captures an early convergence of…

…figurative imagery and material experimentation that would later expand into a more resolved abstract language, making it a historically grounded acquisition within Gregory’s mixed media practice.”

— Curatorial Commentary

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