Discover the vibrant and symbolic world of Herluck Antoine Blémur's abstract paintings at Chelsea’s Agora Gallery in New York. The exhibition, "Breaking with Realism," runs from September 2 to September 22, 2017, with an opening reception on September 7. Blémur's work, characterized by vivid colors and intricate textures, invites viewers to explore multiple narratives and interpretations.
Location: Agora Gallery, 530 West 25th Street, New York, NYDates: September 2 – September 22, 2017Opening Reception: Thursday, September 7, 2017, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMGallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMEvent URL: Agora Gallery - Herluck Antoine Blémur
Herluck Antoine Blémur, a Canadian-Haitian artist born in Montréal, Québec, brings a unique blend of cultural heritage and modern artistic techniques to his work. His paintings are modern-day fables, rich with life and intricate details. Working primarily with acrylics, Blémur employs a variety of vivid, matte colors to create dynamic and energetic compositions.
Blémur's brushwork is both precise and wild, incorporating a range of textures such as streaks, feathers, smudges, starbursts, and delicate threading. His color palette often includes earth tones, blacks, and bright reds, with unexpected pops of bright blue. This combination of colors and textures creates a sense of directionality and energy in his paintings.
Blémur's compositions are densely packed with allusions and symbolic gestures, allowing viewers to derive multiple narratives from a single piece. His works feature winged figures, parental figures tending to children, and mythological animals dancing across the sky. These elements, deeply rooted in Blémur's heritage, are both confrontational and obscure, encouraging viewers to explore their own interpretations.
The "Breaking with Realism" exhibition showcases the work of 18 artists, each offering unique insights into themes of spirituality, humanity, and the natural world. The featured artists include:
"Breaking with Realism" is a group exhibition that delves into the diverse perspectives of 18 artists on themes such as spirituality, humanity, and the natural world. Through various mediums, the exhibition explores how dynamic arrangements of color, texture, line, and composition can influence the visceral nature of the human experience.
Herluck Antoine Blémur's abstract paintings offer a captivating blend of vivid colors, intricate textures, and rich symbolism. His work, featured in the "Breaking with Realism" exhibition at Agora Gallery, invites viewers to explore multiple narratives and interpretations. Don't miss the opportunity to experience Blémur's unique artistic vision from September 2 to September 22, 2017.
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