Metamorphosis by John Gerstner – Acrylic and Texture on canvas, 24×30 framed

Metamorphosis reveals a wildly abstracted human form caught in the throes of change, contemplates the complex and dynamic nature of change and transformation. The face, painted in a vivid red with splotches of white, evokes intensity and transformation. The highly textured body symbolizes the complexity and depth of the metamorphosis and possibly a brazenly flamboyant reaction to it. The closed eyes and ambiguous hair contribute to the ambiguity, leaving room for interpretation and introspection on the process of human aging and change.