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Unframed: 23.5 x 18 in | 59.69 x 45.72 cm
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Mixed-media cut-out aluminium wall sculpture by David Gerstein.
Heartbeat builds a glowing heart from concentric bands of colour and repeated rectangular marks. The layered image appears to pulse outward from its centre, turning an internal rhythm into a vivid sculptural presence. Gerstein's use of familiar symbolism gives the work immediate emotional clarity, while its complex construction rewards a closer look. It is a direct, optimistic image of love, energy and life in motion.
Renowned international artist David Gerstein began his career as a narrative figurative painter at a time when conceptual and abstract art were dominant. After years of exhibiting figurative canvases, he became frustrated with the limitations of the flat rectangle and started to ‘push painting into space’. This led first to painted wooden cut-out sculptures and, from 1995 onward, to his signature medium: hand-painted, laser-cut metal.
With over 250 outdoor sculptures and 300 solo exhibitions, Gerstein’s global impact extends beyond the traditional boundaries of contemporary art. Pushing the limits of sculpture, his works are created through clever engineering. Bold contrasts emphasise the tension between elements, while vibrant pop colours create a sense of energy. The use of multiple layers creates depth and movement, drawing attention to the shadows that change depending on the lighting.
Gerstein’s art reflects his optimistic outlook and his ability to see the light in every situation, as he explains: ‘My mission is to bring beauty to the world, to bring joy, to bring life, to make life better, and I think that's the role of art - is to express beauty, and the world is so beautiful’.
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David Gerstein
Trained in Israel, Paris, New York and at Saint Martin's School of Art in London, Gerstein began as a figurative painter before moving beyond the flat canvas. In 1995 he pioneered his signature form: hand-painted, precision-cut aluminium wall sculptures. Sheets of aluminium are laser-cut, layered into multi-plane compositions and finished in high-gloss colour—citrus yellows, electric blues, saturated reds—each piece retaining the gestural energy of the artist's hand. Alongside his hand-painted paper cut-outs, these works occupy a hybrid space between painting and sculpture, shifting subtly as the viewer moves and creating a kinetic sense of animation.
His subject matter unfolds across three core themes. In Rhythm of Life, Gerstein captures ordinary people suspended in optimistic moments—commuting, cycling, strolling or rushing through the city—rendered in vibrant colour to form a snapshot of contemporary reality, alive with energy and freedom. In The Beauty of Nature, butterflies, florals and aquatic life are depicted in explosive colour and layered intricacy, evoking the delicate chaos and intensity of the natural world while bringing warmth and vitality into space. In The Joy of Leisure, Gerstein celebrates the artefacts of modern pleasure—from music and nightlife to fashion and iconic cars—elevating the everyday through a lens of exuberance and play.
At the heart of Gerstein's philosophy is a desire to enrich the spaces people inhabit. Art, lived with day-to-day, should provide enduring visual pleasure—colour, movement, humour and vitality. Whether encountered on a collector's wall or within a public square, his sculptures are designed to bring energy and optimism into everyday life.
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