“The Crossroads”
"The Crossroads"
by Gregory J. Rose
2018, Mixed Media On Panel, 13“x17”, framed
In Private Collection
A vertically oriented mixed-media composition constructed from stacked color fields, linear interruptions, scraped transitions, and exposed panel texture. Framed.
Collector Snapshot
The Crossroads occupies a transitional position within Gregory’s 2018 output, expanding the visual language of his small-format works into a taller, more complex surface. The composition introduces increased structural layering and vertical movement, allowing color blocks and abrasion to interact across a broader field. It reflects a moment where compression gives way to more deliberate spatial sequencing while maintaining the material restraint characteristic of this period.
Artwork &
Acquisition Details
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Stable Growth
This work originates from a year of consistent production and sustained collector demand for Gregory’s mixed media panels. Although it does not carry exhibition history, its confirmed acquisition into a private collection in 2025 supports steady long-term value retention. The scale, clarity of execution, and alignment with established pricing benchmarks reinforce stability rather than speculative appreciation.
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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): $375
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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
The work’s size, material resolution, and acquisition context position The Crossroads as a foundational ownership piece. It represents a clear entry into Gregory’s mixed media practice while offering increased compositional complexity compared to smaller panels from the same year.
Artwork Details
Full Description
The surface is organized vertically, with stacked passages of muted color interrupted by darker linear forms and scraped transitions that expose underlying layers. Abraded edges and visible panel texture create a sense of accumulated process, while the vertical orientation introduces upward movement and tension. Color fields are allowed to overlap and erode, producing a composition that balances structure with surface instability.
Provenance
Studio Collection
This artwork has never been exhibited and remained in the artist’s studio collection until its acquisition into a private collection.
Market Relevance
Gregory’s market continues to strengthen across exhibitions, public placements, and institutional acquisition. Small-to-mid scale mixed media works (13”–17”) have achieved documented sales between $175 and $900 across multiple exhibition cycles, reflecting consistent collector demand for intimate compositions within the artist’s broader practice.
Comparable works within this size category moved from $175 (2009 small-format sale) to $900 (2011 mid-scale sale), reinforcing valuation expansion as scale increases. “The Crossroads” reflects continued demand within this actively collected segment and is now held in a private collection.
Comparable Sales
“Mid Afternoon Exercise” — 16x20 inches, Mixed Media on Panel
Sold for $900 in 2011
“Alley Dweller” — 8x8 inches, Mixed Media on Panel
Sold for $175 in 2009
“Blue Orca” — 12x12 inches, Mixed Media on Panel
Sold for $500 in 2003
Artist Market Position
Gregory’s market position remains supported by consistent acquisition activity across multiple size categories. The private placement of The Crossroads in 2025 aligns with a broader pattern of sustained interest in his mixed media works from this period, reinforcing the stability of his pricing and collector base.
Price Growth of Mixed Media Works
“The Crossroads articulates a moment of expansion within Gregory’s practice,
where verticality and layered sequencing introduce greater spatial complexity without abandoning material restraint. The work’s acquired status confirms its role as a resolved, credible example of his 2018 mixed media language within a private collection.”
— Curatorial Commentary
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