New York, NY (1888PressRelease)
September 25, 2009 - Chelsea’s Agora Gallery announced they will host an exhibition of fine art from Canada that is scheduled to run from October 2, 2009 through October 23, 2009.
Israeli painter Sergey Shaevitch, now living in Canada, portrays stripped abstract landscapes where playful colors and forms execute movements that simultaneously seem frenzied and deeply portentous. He melds actions and shapes evocative of Wassiy Kandinsky with the minimal Suprematist compositions of Kazimir Malevich. Shaevitch's resulting aesthetic is dynamic, full of distinct visual elements rushing in diverging directions or following a larger object's enveloping arch. Compositions are dominated by strong color planes that other contrasting entities dart through conspicuously.
This striking array of entities and activities is rendered meticulously with expertly applied acrylic paints that accentuate contrasts in hue and texture. Through layering and shading, Shaevitch often multiplies objects and characters as they progress over his canvases. By superimposing picture planes atop one another, he creates visually complex narratives that are both fantastic and familiar, overwhelming and immersive. His paintings draw us into a strange universe of pure shapes and bold movements that remains comfortable. His stripped surrealism offers a new perspective on, and fresh engagement with our world.
Beyond Borders is an exhibition of innovative and stunning Canadian Art. Works span the range of artistic expression, each artist imparting with their unique style a little piece of the Canadian spirit. Playful, humorous, saturated with color, and presented in unique fashion, this is an exhibition to delight the senses.
Exhibition Dates: October 2, 2009 – October 23, 2009
Reception: Thursday, October 08, 2009, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, New York City
Gallery Hours: Tues – Sat, 11a.m. - 6 p.m.
Featured Artists:
Anne Barkley, Clôde Beaupré, Erin Brekke Conn, Mary Byers-Brule, Paul Kelley, Ami Muranetz, Michel Picotte, Chad Redl, Jen Romnes, Sergey Shaevitch, Alberto Velazquez, VéroniKaH
About Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery is a fine art gallery located in the heart of New York City’s Chelsea art galleries district that was established in 1984 and is famous for showcasing a spectacular array of talented artists from around the world and around the corner, while providing quality and original art to collectors. The gallery also publishes ARTisSpectrum Magazine, a bi-annual magazine that is distributed to museums, galleries, art institutions and art schools around the world. It provides artists, collectors, museums, galleries, art organizations and enthusiasts with access to the work of internationally talented emerging and mid-level artists as well as feature articles, reviews and interviews. Agora Gallery is also the sponsor of Art-Mine.com, one of the most comprehensive resources available worldwide to view and purchase fine art from emerging, mid-level and well-established artists. Most recently, the gallery launched agoraartgalleryblog.com, a blog designed to provide helpful information and advice for artists while providing a forum for artists to help one another by sharing their experiences and thoughts.
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