NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will showcase the original works of Horst Lukas in the exhibition "Sensorial Realities." The event kicks off on July 5, 2017, and runs until July 25, 2017, with an opening reception on Thursday, July 6, from 6-8 pm.
For over three decades, Horst Lukas has delved into the world of painting, initially self-taught and later under the tutelage of the School of Fine Arts in Kassel, Germany, and through figurative workshops in Tuscany, Italy. Initially inspired by the social commentary of Salvador Dalí and René Magritte, Lukas ventured into surrealism before transitioning to a brief naturalistic phase. His studies in Kassel ultimately steered him towards abstract expressionism, where he found his true calling.
Lukas employs oils to create his masterpieces, layering with both palette knife and brush. This technique results in a dynamic interplay of colors, producing bursts and streaks that captivate the viewer.
Although naturalism is no longer his primary focus, elements of the natural world frequently appear in Lukas' work, such as birds, rocks, and turbulent waters. As a committed conservationist, Lukas feels a profound responsibility to address critical issues through his art. He uses abstraction and color to communicate themes of environmental degradation and the destructive processes in human interaction, from loneliness to depression and violence.
"My whole life as a critical human being was influenced by political and socially critical issues such as environmental degradation and destructive processes in human interaction from loneliness to depression and violence," Lukas explains. "I found ways to express these issues in my artwork."
Agora Gallery's group exhibition "Sensorial Realities" offers nine distinct explorations into new and challenging worlds. The exhibition includes paintings, mixed-media works, ceramics, and sculptures, each providing a unique perspective on landscape, narrative, abstraction, and portraiture.
One artist creates outdoor scenes with thick, unbroken brushstrokes that pulse with the vibrant colors of summer. Another artist crafts intense psychological scenes featuring isolated figures. A third artist oscillates between sensual realism and abstraction, depending on the perspective.
With thoughtful technical experimentation and flawless execution, "Sensorial Realities" showcases artists operating at their most intelligent and provocative levels.
Horst Lukas' journey from surrealism to abstract expressionism is a testament to his evolving artistic vision. His commitment to addressing critical social and environmental issues through his art makes his work not only visually stunning but also profoundly meaningful. The "Sensorial Realities" exhibition at Agora Gallery offers a unique opportunity to experience Lukas' captivating abstract renderings of nature.
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