Exotic Beach by John Gerstner – 33 x 38.5

“Exotic Beach” transforms a seemingly idyllic day at the beach into a whimsical but strange scene. Two women, both holding onto their sunhats, face a choppy green ocean. The tranquility is disrupted by large, exotic yellow flowers dissecting the scene like a surreal picket fence. The painting invites reflection on the complications humans face in even the most serene situations.