Day of Reckoning by John Gerstner – Acrylic on canvas, 17×20 framed

Day of Reckoning is a unique blend of seriousness and humor. The two abstract figures are almost comical in their misshapen forms. But there’s something serious going on between them. The figure on the right, seemingly female, extends her arm towards the manly figure on the left. In her hand, she holds an object, perhaps a piece of paper or a book, creating a sense of anticipation and confrontation. The wide-eyed expression of the man looking at the object suggests a moment of realization or reckoning. Between them lies a dark mottled void, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. At the very bottom, between them is a misshapen red heart, leaving it to the viewer where this relationship is headed.