“Solar Flare”
"Solar Flare"
by Gregory J. Rose
2018, Mixed Media On Panel, 9“x11”, framed
In Private Collection
A compact mixed-media composition built from dense black and white passages interrupted by vertical bands of orange and rust, layered splatter marks, and exposed panel texture. Framed.
Collector Snapshot
Solar Flare represents a distilled example of Gregory’s 2018 small-format practice, where gestural energy, surface abrasion, and compressed color fields converge at an intimate scale. Though modest in size, the work reflects a resolved visual language that collectors recognize across his larger mixed-media paintings, making it an accessible yet complete entry point into his broader body of work.
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Stable Growth
This work reflects a consistent period in Gregory’s practice with sustained collector demand for 2018 mixed-media panels. While not tied to exhibition exposure, its sale into a private collection at established retail pricing supports steady long-term value retention rather than speculative escalation.
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One of One Original
This is the only version of this artwork. No editions exist.
This artwork has been acquired and is no longer available.
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Final Sale Price (2025): $200
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Acquired in 2025
This work was purchased in 2025 and placed into a private collection, reflecting active demand for Gregory’s mixed media works.
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Foundational Collector Tier
This artwork sits within a foundational tier due to its small scale, resolved execution, and placement within a stable period of Gregory’s mixed-media development. It functions as an introductory acquisition while maintaining formal and material integrity consistent with his larger works.
Artwork Details
Full Description
The composition centers on a high-contrast interplay of black, white, and saturated orange, with vertical divisions that suggest structural compression. Dripped and splattered paint overlays reveal motion and interruption, while areas of exposed panel and scraped surface contribute to a tactile, industrial quality characteristic of Gregory’s 2018 work.
Provenance
Studio Collection
This artwork was created in 2018 and acquired directly from the artist into a private collection. No exhibition history is documented.
Market Relevance
Gregory’s market continues to strengthen across exhibitions, public placements, and institutional acquisition. Small-format mixed media works (9”–12”) have achieved documented sales between $100 and $500 across multiple exhibition cycles, reflecting consistent collector demand for intimate compositions within the artist’s broader practice.
Comparable small-scale works demonstrate sustained transactional activity from early institutional placements at $500 (2003) to recent documented sales within the $100–$180 range, reinforcing the stability of this accessible collector tier. “Solar Flare” reflects this actively collected small-format category within the artist’s overall market structure.
Comparable Sales
“Blue Orca” — 12x12 inches, Mixed Media on Panel
Sold for $500 in 2003
“Beach Side Towers” — 9x11 inches, Mixed Media on Panel
Sold for $180 in 2024
“Broken Window” — 9x11 inches, Mixed Media on Panel
Sold for $100 in 2024
Artist Market Position
Gregory J. Rose maintains steady momentum across both small- and large-scale mixed-media works, with Solar Flare exemplifying the disciplined surface language and material clarity that underpin collector confidence in his 2018 output.
Price Growth of Mixed Media Works
“Solar Flare demonstrates how intensity and structural rhythm can be fully realized within a restrained format, reinforcing the importance of scale-independent composition in Gregory’s mixed-media practice.”
— Curatorial Commentary
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