“Barefoot Metropolis”

"Barefoot Metropolis"

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

A layered mixed-media composition built from dark matte fields, fragmented collage, scraped passages, and linear drawing, punctuated by muted purples, slate blues, pale yellows, and exposed underlayers. Previously exhibited in Out of The Darkness. Unframed. Certificate of Authenticity included.

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Collector Snapshot

Barefoot Metropolis is a mid-scale mixed media panel from an early phase of Gregory’s 2017–2019 body of work. The piece reflects a developing abstract language grounded in urban fragmentation, material layering, and compressed spatial construction, positioning it as a formative work within a now-closed period of production.

Artwork &
Acquisition Details

• Estimated Value Growth

  Stable Growth

  The work’s documented exhibition history within a defining transitional exhibition, its earlier creation date, and its smaller scale support consistent long-term value within Gregory’s mixed media market.

• Availability

  One of One Original

  This is the only version of this artwork. No editions exist.

• Price

  Retail Price: $2,200
  Sale Price: $1,100

  Unframed

  Framing recommendations available upon request. Local installation support offered.

• Acquisition Date

  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.

• Investment Tier

  Emerging Collector Tier

  The scale, material experimentation, and placement within an early phase of a documented exhibition cycle position this work 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 surface is constructed through overlapping dark fields, exposed collage fragments, scraped paint, and etched linear marks. Subtle color accents emerge from beneath heavier passages, creating a dense, layered composition with shifting spatial depth and interrupted architectural rhythm.

Authentication

• Certificate of Authenticity included

• Digital documentation provided

• Hidden signature within the composition

• Artist signature on the back

Provenance

Out of The Darkness Exhibition

Barefoot Metropolis was exhibited in Out of The Darkness, a body of work 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.

Shipping & Insurance Info

• Nationwide United States shipping

• Fully insured packing and transport

• Local delivery available

• Local installation offered

• Gregory will coordinate all logistics within three to five business days

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Market Relevance

Gregory’s market continues to strengthen across exhibitions, public placements, and institutional acquisition. Mid-scale mixed media works (24”–30”) have achieved documented sales between $1,400 and $2,500 in recent years, including acquisition by both private collectors and institutional buyers.

Comparable works within this size category moved from $1,400 (2024) to $2,500 (2023), reflecting sustained demand for mid-scale compositions. “Barefoot Metropolis” is positioned within this established and recently validated market range.

Comparable Sales

“Red Balloon” — 24x24 inches, Mixed Media on Panel
Sold for $1,400 in 2024

“Eastonian Waltz” — 24x24 inches, Mixed Media on Panel
Sold for $1,400 in 2024

“The Avenue” — 36x36 inches, Mixed Media on Panel
Percent for Art Acquisition, Sold for $2,500 in 2023

Artist Market Position

Gregory J. Rose maintains sustained academic and institutional exhibition presence for his mixed media work. Barefoot Metropolis reflects an early stage of this trajectory, contributing to its relevance as a documented component of his evolving practice.

Price Growth of Mixed Media Works

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“Barefoot Metropolis reflects an early consolidation of Gregory’s urban-informed abstraction…

…and material experimentation, positioning the work as a historically grounded acquisition within his mixed media practice.”

— Curatorial Commentary

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Terms of Sale

Secure payment options

This artwork is sold through a secure Flodesk checkout, which allows buyers to pay via credit card or digital payment methods. All transactions are encrypted and processed securely. Invoice options are available upon request.

Returns

All sales are final. No returns or exchanges are accepted for original artwork. This policy ensures proper stewardship and authenticity for collectors.

Ownership transfer / documentation

Upon purchase, the collector receives:

• A Certificate of Authenticity

• A digital ownership document via email

• A signed confirmation of sale

• Shipping or installation coordination within 3–5 business days

Copyright & Usage Rights

Purchase of this artwork transfers ownership of the physical object only. All copyrights and reproduction rights remain the sole property of the artist, Gregory J. Rose.

The collector may not reproduce, distribute, license, modify, or commercially exploit the artwork in any form without prior written permission from the artist. This includes, but is not limited to, prints, digital reproductions, merchandise, NFTs, or commercial media usage.

The artist retains the right to reproduce the artwork for portfolio use, exhibitions, publications, marketing, and archival documentation.

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