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Artwork details
- Medium : Acrylic on Wood
- Other details : Artwork on wood. Ready to hang. Framing on request.
- Dimensions : 79.3x30in
About this artwork
Kris Gebhardt’s Passage is both painting and artifact—an unflinching portrait layered onto the surface of an old 1960’s door. The choice of canvas is no coincidence: the artist and the object share the same birth era, their histories etched into every mark, scar, and imperfection.
The figure—faceless, anonymous, yet resolutely present—emerges from weathered tones of ochre, rust, and deep shadow. Faintly inscribed into… the surface are the words “PASSAGE” layered over “damage defines,” an echo of life’s truth: survival and meaning are not found in perfection, but in the wear and tear endured along the way.
Like the door, like the man, the painting is a record of service, age, and endurance. The drips, abrasions, and scratches are not blemishes to be hidden, but celebrations of time’s passage—reminders that strength is born from struggle, and identity from imperfection.
Kris Gebhardt
United States
Credentials
- Experienced Artist
- Art Fair Participant
« My Paintings are a “paintumentary.” Each piece is the story of an actual person, their hardships, successes, experiences, or an archetype of myself. »
Known for raw, distressed surfaces and large-scale figurative works, Gebhardt explores identity, resilience, and imperfection through unconventional materials and techniques. For 16 years, he has exhibited during Miami Art Week, building an international collector following.
Together with his wife, contemporary abstract artist Angela Gebhardt, the two maintain distinctly independent practices. Angela is recognized for her large-scale abstractions, layered surfaces, bold use of color and texture, and mixed-media assemblages.