MEET THE ARTIST

DAVID GERBSTADT BIO
Berwyn resident David Gerbstadt is a 2 and 3D artist using found and reclaimed objects. Most recently, he has begun making art based in abstract sculptures and typewriter works.

David has been known since 1994 for leaving his art outside for the taking. He has left almost 10,000 works worldwide. He is also known for painting yard signs that are made from discarded wood and reclaimed election sign wire. These signs are all over the US.
Growing up, David was always building something, whether inside or outside. David graduated from Millersville University with a BA in Art. His dyslexia places him into a world that allows him to cope with society by creating his art, and it heals the trauma he experienced from a serious bicycle accident.

See more:
David Was Here: documentary film about David leaving his art out for the taking.
You can see the film on you tube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABQjV_fd8-I

NBC 10 ‘BE KIND’: A story on the yard signs David creates.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGaVB2PZeP8

One Breath At A Time: Available at Easttown library Berwyn, Pa. 133.9103 G
available on Amazon.

Synopsis: One Breath at a Time Is an autobiographical piece written by a man in recovery, who died en route to the hospital after being run over by a tractor trailer truck while on his bicycle. A story of love, coping, and never giving up.