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Kiss,
2022
by David Gerstein
Sculpture : acrylic, aluminium
95 x 95 x 10 cm 37.4 x 37.4 x 3.9 inch
$4,346
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Numbered and limited to 150 copies
1 copy available
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Hand-signed by artist
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95 x 95 x 10 cm 37.4 x 37.4 x 3.9 inch Height x Width x Depth
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The sculpture cannot be displayed outdoors
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Artwork location: Germany
This vibrant artwork, a masterful interplay of color and form, captures an intimate moment of connection over a shared experience. The piece features two coffee cups, their outlines boldly rendered in striking black, providing a stark contrast against the vivid background. Within these cups, the rising steam is ingeniously transformed into the subtle, interwoven profiles of two faces, hinting at a profound conversation or relationship brewing over a hot drink. The use of white to delineate the faces from the vibrant swirls of color behind them creates a sense of clarity and focus, drawing the viewer's eye directly to the central interaction. The background is a cacophony of energetic hues — fluorescent greens, purples, and reds — applied in a seemingly chaotic yet meticulously planned array of patterns and textures. This backdrop not only adds dynamism to the scene but also evokes a sense of warmth and spontaneity, mirroring the lively nature of the conversation or bond depicted. A unique aspect of this artwork is its dual nature; while it can be appreciated as a lively abstract composition, it also reveals a deeper narrative upon closer examination. The artist's clever manipulation of form and color invites the viewer to explore beyond the initial visual impact, uncovering layers of meaning and emotional resonance. Bold, thought-provoking, and teeming with life, this piece stands as a compelling example of contemporary art's ability to fuse literal imagery with abstract expression to convey complex human experiences. It is a celebration of connection, conversation, and the simple yet profound act of sharing a moment.
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FRANK FLUEGEL GALERIE • Germany
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Presentation
David Gerstein is a visual artist born in 1944 in Jérusalem.
A real globe trotter and studious, David Gerstein studied art in several schools around the world. At first in Jérusalem, David Gerstein studied at the Academy of Bezalel, before leaving to Paris in order to study at the School of Fine Arts in 1960. Two years later, it is in New York that he continued his studies at the Art Student League. Three internationally recognized schools, but David Gerstein did not stop there. Several years later, in 1974 he obtained a diploma at the St Martin's School of Art in London.
He nourishes himself from his artistic studies and from the culture of the different cities where he has lived. Dynamic metropolis that allowed him to open his spirit globaly. His experience allow him to be at ease with all kinds of media. Engraving, painting, sculpture and drawing have no secret for him, without forgetting his mural and monumental créations. At the beginning of his careeer, Career Gerstein decided to be a draftsman for children, a vocation that won him the prize of illustration from the museum in Israel.
Th artist is encouraged by his desire to break the boundary between street art and museum art. His pieces has to be address to everyone, to professionals of the artistic coummunity as well as to neophytes. For that he uses a pop style of jovial colors, resembling nature and a figurative style. He depicts playful scenes of life, full of movement. A frantic rythme that allows him to denounce our lifestyles and a way to animate his pieces. He keeps a watchful eye on his models and does not fail to add a bit of humor to his créations.
In 1980, David Gerstein created "Carved Figures". This latter piece was made with cutted steel. A practice that allowed him to go beyong sculpture and do three dimensional painting. Seeing the big picture, it is him who did the biggest public sculpture in Singapure " Momentum.
Finally, David Gertein embarked in a project to reach the biggest number. The principle, was to create a multiple of pieces in limited edition at a reduced price. An additional approach that allows him to make art accessible to everyone.
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