Activating the Senses: The Paintings of Laura Colantonio

May 17
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2024

Maria Stella

Maria Stella

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Discover the captivating world of Laura Colantonio, a Dubai-based artist whose thought-provoking works will be showcased at Chelsea’s Agora Gallery in New York. This exhibition, titled "Idiosyncratic Expressions," promises to be a feast for the senses, featuring a diverse array of artists and styles.

About Laura Colantonio

Background and Inspiration

Laura Colantonio,Activating the Senses: The Paintings of Laura Colantonio Articles originally from Rome, now creates her mesmerizing art from her studio in Dubai. She honed her skills at the Rome University of Fine Arts and further developed her craft in London and the United Arab Emirates. A dynamic individual with interests in yoga, tennis, and fitness training, Colantonio's artistic journey took a significant turn with the birth of her children. She describes this period as a catalyst for creating more vigorous and exploratory work, driven by the "awareness that at any moment they will ask a question about life that I may not be able to address immediately."

Artistic Themes and Techniques

Colantonio's work delves into themes of loneliness and alienation, using a vibrant palette and dynamic lines to create unknown spaces. Her art is an exploration of reality through developing lines, inviting viewers on a sensory journey. "Let the free-flowing nature of lines guide you," she encourages.

Exhibition Details

  • Exhibition Dates: October 14, 2016 – November 3, 2016
  • Reception: Thursday, October 20, 2016, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location: 530 West 25th St, Chelsea, New York
  • Event URL: Agora Gallery - Laura Colantonio

Featured Artists

The "Idiosyncratic Expressions" exhibition will feature a diverse group of fourteen artists, each bringing their unique perspective to the gallery:

  • Yetty Elzas
  • Luz Letts
  • Maria Bayardo
  • Susan Marx
  • Kerstin Lundin
  • Nomi Knecht
  • Rody
  • Mark Salevitz
  • Brenda Ness-Cooper
  • Laura Colantonio
  • Sandra Mueller-Dick
  • Henrik Sjöström
  • Alexander Telin
  • Arlette Zurbuchen

About the Exhibition

Agora Gallery is proud to present "Idiosyncratic Expressions," a group exhibition that showcases the work of fourteen artists who view the world through a fantastical lens. This exhibition spans a range of styles from observational to surreal to non-representational, in both painting and sculpture.

Exhibition Highlights

  • Observational Art: One artist offers extreme close-ups of figures and everyday objects—clothing, boats, flowers—captured from impossible angles.
  • Textural Art: Another artist explores pure textures floating through space, utilizing paint in a novel three-dimensional manner.
  • Surreal Art: Yet another artist paints fantastical scenes, such as a unicorn lying at a woman's feet or a watering hole full of animals in the middle of a city street.

Despite their diverse backgrounds and levels of artistic education, the artists in this exhibition share a boldness in color, subject matter, and purpose. Each piece is a unique and highly personal expression of the artist's perspective.

Interesting Stats

  • According to a 2019 report by the National Endowment for the Arts, 23% of adults in the U.S. visited an art gallery or museum in the past year (NEA).
  • The global art market was valued at approximately $64.1 billion in 2019, with the U.S. accounting for 44% of the market (Statista).
  • A study by the University of London found that viewing art can increase blood flow to the brain by up to 10%, equivalent to looking at a loved one (University of London).

Conclusion

Laura Colantonio's work, along with the other featured artists in "Idiosyncratic Expressions," offers a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of artistic expressions and themes. Whether you're an art aficionado or a casual observer, this exhibition promises to engage and inspire.

For more information, visit the Agora Gallery website.

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