“The Swimmer”
"The Swimmer"
by Gregory J. Rose
2018, Mixed Media On Panel, 9“x11”, framed
A small-scale mixed-media composition built from layered color fields, scraped paint, and gestural marks, featuring saturated red-orange passages, dark grounding areas, and a contrasting blue form. Framed. Certificate of Authenticity included.
Collector Snapshot
The Swimmer is a compact work from Gregory’s Cinderblock Series, reflecting a focused, material-driven approach at an intimate scale. The piece emphasizes surface interaction and color tension, positioning it as an accessible entry point into a body of work that distills larger compositional ideas into small, framed panels.
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Stable Growth
The work’s inclusion within a defined series, its resolved visual language, and its affordability support steady long-term relevance within Gregory’s market, particularly for new and emerging collectors.
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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: $200
Framed. Ready to hang upon arrival.
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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.
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Foundational Collector Tier
The small scale, framed presentation, and placement within the Cinderblock Series position this work as an accessible foundational acquisition within Gregory’s broader mixed media practice.
Artwork Details
Full Description
The surface combines dense red-orange paint with darker textured passages and a contrasting blue shape, intersected by fine linear marks and scattered splatters. Layering and abrasion reveal underlying tones, creating visual depth within a tightly contained composition.
Authentication
Certificate of Authenticity included
Digital documentation provided
Hidden signature within the composition
Artist signature on the back
Provenance
Studio Collection
This artwork has never been exhibited and has remained in the artist’s studio collection since its creation.
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
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. “The Swimmer” 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 consistent demand across both large-format and small-scale works. The Swimmer reflects this breadth, offering collectors access to his visual language at an approachable price point.
Price Growth of Mixed Media Works
“The Swimmer distills gesture, color, and surface interaction into…
…a tightly framed format that reflects Gregory’s ability to translate larger compositional strategies into small-scale works with lasting collector appeal.”
— 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.
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