Friday, March 15, 2013

Fresh Art Friday: Gerry Bergstein

Gerry Bergstein  mixed media assemblage
Theory and Practice, 2013

Today's Fresh Art Friday highlights the work of artist Gerry Bergstein

Bergestein was born in 1947 and has already had several iterations of work. While each 'style' is distinctly different in look, I find that all of his work contrasts the manic and melancholic of life by juxtaposing images you wouldn't typically find together. 

Gerry Bergstein  Oil on Canvas
Self Portrait as a Fur Covered Volcanoe, 1985

Bergstein's work often includes figures from his own life (see self portrait above and below), so it's not uncommon for his pieces to feel like crazy extended family reunions. 

Gerry Bergstein  Oil on canvas
Oops!, 2000

In addition to finding influences in his personal life, Bergstein is influenced by the greats such as Leonardo da Vinci, Freud and Celmins. I think the fact that he quotes Groucho Marx AND the Beatles in his artist statement says more about him than almost anything else. 

Gerry Bergstein  Oil on canvas
Babel, 2001 

Hellllooooooo Gorgeous 

The artist is presently working in Mixed Media, resulting in lush, saturated images that are visually stimulating. Energy is on full display. 

Gerry Bergstein  Mixed media on paper
Elementary My Dear Watson, 2006

Gerry Bergstein  painting/photo hybrid
Oversize Load, 2012

Gerry Bergstein  painting/photo hybrid
Adventures in the Black Hole, 2012

Gerry Bergstein  mixed media on panel
Genius at Work in 3d, 2013

Bergstein's current show, Theory and Practice, runs from March 1-March 23rd at Gallery NAGA in Boston, where is he a well known local artist. Click over there to see some closeups of the work.

Gerry Bergstein  mixed media
Chance Meeting, 2011

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Thanks for stopping by!
-DBC

Fresh Art Friday posts are intended for the sole purpose of promoting excellence in the arts community. The author of these posts is honored to share interesting, innovative and high quality art with Almond Milk & Honey readers. The author in no way intends to deprive the originating artist of his or her copyright status and readers are encouraged to respect the copyright status of all works posted. 

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