Radical Amazement: The Paintings of Susan Marx in NYC Art Show

Top Quote Chelsea's Agora Gallery will feature the original work of New Jersey artist Susan Marx in Elixir of Nature. End Quote
  • New York, NY (1888PressRelease) May 19, 2016 - The exhibition opens on May 20th, 2016 and runs through June 9th, 2016 with an opening reception on May 26th, from 6 - 8PM. Any art lover who enjoys thought-provoking artworks and meeting talented and interesting artists is encouraged to attend.

    Susan Marx's work combines abstraction with the colors of the impressionists. She describes her style as abstract impressionism, a term coined by Elaine de Kooning. Marx calls upon inspirations similar to Joan Mitchell, who once said, "I would more like to paint what [nature] leaves with me." Marx herself has said, "I paint as a result of my radical amazement at the beauty of the visual world."

    Marx allows herself to be led by emotional sensations rather than an intellectualized plan. She paints at a passionate, furious pace, rarely waiting for prior layers to dry. Her paintings are an emotional reaction concluding in an explosive collision of color and brushwork. Marx often leaves blank spaces on her canvases, often at the edges so that the painting itself becomes a shape. It is a conscious decision, she says, that "lets the painting breathe." For Marx, process and intent are one and the same. "My paintings are conversations," she says, "between my eyes, my head, my heart, my gut, and the canvas in front of me."

    Susan Marx currently lives and works in New Jersey.

    Exhibition Dates: May 20, 2016 - June 9, 2016
    Reception: Thursday May 26, 2016, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 11-6
    Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, Chelsea, New York
    Event URL: http://www.agora-gallery.com/artistpage/Susan_Marx.aspx

    Featured Artists
    Gerry Defries | Juli Schuszler | Erin Cooke | Natia Malazonia | Javier Pastor | Simon Raskina | TOTO | Susana Cecilia Taratuty | Xiaoqing Zhang | Joan Shimabukuro | Andrea De Luigi | Kirsi Neuvonen | Marilyn Cochrane | Carla Negron | Judy Howie Coury | Kristina Garon | Susan Marx | Tina McDowell

    About the Exhibition
    Magical May Art at Agora Gallery
    The artworks of Elixir of Nature express the individual perspectives of artists who have spent time examining and peeling back the layers of what we ordinarily accept as reality to uncover the mysterious and almost magical nature of the world. From abstraction to photorealism, the artists in this exhibition prove their mastery over color and form by elevating their subjects from just visual to immersive, sensational experiences.

    About Agora Gallery
    Agora Gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery located in the heart of Chelsea's fine art district in New York. Established in 1984, Agora Gallery specializes in connecting art dealers and collectors with national and international artists. The art gallery's expert consultants are available to assist corporate and private clients in procuring original artwork to meet their organization's specific needs and budget requirements. With a strong online presence and popular online gallery, ARTmine, coupled with the spacious and elegant physical gallery space, the work of our talented artists, who work in diverse media and styles, can receive the attention it deserves. Over the years Agora Gallery has sponsored and catered to special events aimed at fostering social awareness and promoting the use of art to help those in need.

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