“Menagerie”
"Menagerie"
by Gregory J. Rose
2018, Mixed Media on Panel, 24”x 24”
A layered mixed-media composition built from compressed color fields, scraped paint, linear drawing, and collaged fragments, balancing dense dark passages with punctuated lighter zones. Currently exhibited in Mending in Time at Mill City Clinic. Previously exhibited in Out of The Darkness. Unframed. Certificate of Authenticity included.
Collector Snapshot
Menagerie is a mid-scale work from Gregory’s 2017–2019 period that reflects a consolidating abstract language grounded in material layering and spatial compression. The composition demonstrates a controlled balance between structure and disruption, positioning it as a resolved example within a clearly documented phase of his mixed media practice.
Artwork & Acquisition Details
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Moderate Growth Potential
The work’s current institutional placement, documented exhibition history, and clarity of visual language support steady appreciation. Ongoing public visibility strengthens its relevance within Gregory’s mixed media market.
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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: $2,200
Sale Price: $1,100Unframed
Framing recommendations available upon request. Local installation support offered.
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Available Until Sold
The artwork is available for purchase while on exhibition.
Delivery or insured domestic shipping will be coordinated after the exhibition concludes.
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Advanced Collector Tier
The work’s resolved execution, exhibition-backed provenance, and active institutional visibility position it for collectors seeking materially complete works aligned with a defined and completed phase of Gregory’s mixed media practice.
Artwork Details
Full Description
The surface is constructed through overlapping dark and neutral fields, exposed collage elements, 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
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
Provenance
Mending in Time Exhibition (current)
Menagerie is currently exhibited at Mill City Clinic as part of Mending in Time, presented within a long-term, public-facing institutional healthcare environment.
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
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. “Menagerie” 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 consistent academic and institutional exhibition placement for his mixed media work. Menagerie reflects this momentum through its current installation context, its inclusion in exhibitions tied to documented shifts in his practice, and its alignment with established pricing trends.
Price Growth of Mixed Media Works
“Menagerie synthesizes layered abstraction, material density…
…and compositional control into a compact panel that reflects a confident moment within Gregory’s mixed media practice, reinforced by active institutional placement and exhibition history.”
— Curatorial Commentary
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.