Adrift by John Gerstner – Acrylic on Canvas 33 x 38.5

“Adrift” captures an intimate moment between a couple, suspended in the swirling mystery of the ocean. She leans back, hands and arms braced. He stands close but unconnected. They are in their own worlds, separated by the enchanting, shifting waters. The movement of the ocean is palpable, with multicolor waves churning in the foreground. The painting depicts the fragility and transience of human life, the struggle to connect and the mystical, enduring power of the sea.