“Who killed U.B.F”

"Who killed U.B.F"

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

A figurative mixed-media composition centered on a vulture-like form constructed from layered paint, collage fragments, and gestural mark-making against an open sky-blue field. Previously exhibited in First of Many Steps Back and Out of The Darkness.

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Collector Snapshot

Who killed U.B.F is a mid-scale mixed media panel created during an early phase of the 2017–2019 body of work that later defined a transitional period in Gregory’s practice. The work reflects a developing yet confident integration of figurative abstraction, material layering, and narrative presence, situating it as a formative example within this closed chapter.

Artwork &
Acquisition Details

• Estimated Value Growth

  Stable Growth

  The work’s inclusion in two documented exhibitions tied to a defined developmental period, combined with its earlier creation date and smaller scale, supports 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.

  Currently unavailable for purchase.

• Price

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

  Unframed

  Framing recommendations available upon request. Local installation support offered.

• Acquisition Date

  Currently In Artist’s Private Collection

• Investment Tier

  Emerging Collector Tier

  The work’s scale, figurative emphasis, and placement within an early phase of a documented exhibition cycle position it 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 composition features a central bird form rendered through layered brushwork, collage, and exposed substrate, with saturated reds, pinks, blacks, and greens set against a pale blue ground. Fragmented architectural shapes and gestural lines intersect the figure, creating tension between representation and abstraction.

Authentication

• Certificate of Authenticity included

• Digital documentation provided

• Hidden signature within the composition

• Artist signature on the back

Provenance

First of Many Steps Back Exhibition

Who killed U.B.F was exhibited in First of Many Steps Back, identified by the artist as the final Minnesota exhibition of works created between 2017 and 2019. The exhibition marked the close of a distinct phase grounded in abstraction, collage, fragmentation, and urban-derived visual language.

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.

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Market Relevance

Gregory’s market continues to strengthen across exhibitions, public placements, and institutional acquisition. Large-scale mixed media works (36”–48”) have achieved documented sales between $2,500 and $3,500 in recent years, including acquisition by both private collectors and institutional buyers.

Comparable works within this size category moved from $2,500 (2023) to $3,500 (2024), reflecting sustained demand for major compositions. “Who Killed U.B.F.” remains part of this validated body of work and is now held in the artist’s private collection.

Comparable Sales

“Jeckyll and Hyde” — 36x48 inches, Mixed Media on Panel
Sold for $3,500 in 2024

“The Bird” — 36x48 inches, Mixed Media on Panel
Sold for $3,500 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. Who killed U.B.F reflects an earlier 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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“Who killed U.B.F captures an early convergence of…

…figurative imagery and material experimentation that would later expand into a more resolved abstract language, making it a historically grounded acquisition within Gregory’s mixed media practice.”

— Curatorial Commentary

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