Discover the mesmerizing world of Helen Rosenkranz, a Staten Island artist whose abstract paintings will be showcased at Chelsea's Agora Gallery in the exhibition "Kaleidoscope of the Mind." Running from December 29, 2016, to January 18, 2017, this exhibition promises to captivate with its unique blend of abstract and surreal art. Join us for the opening reception on December 29 from 6-8 PM.
NEW YORK, NY – The Agora Gallery in Chelsea is set to feature the original works of Helen Rosenkranz, a talented artist from Staten Island, in the exhibition "Kaleidoscope of the Mind." The exhibition will be open from December 29, 2016, to January 18, 2017, with an opening reception on Thursday, December 29, from 6-8 PM.
Helen Rosenkranz's abstract paintings are a visual feast, combining meticulous compositions with a rich, unrestrained visual language. Utilizing a full palette and an unanchored light source, her works defy traditional notions of depth and gravity. The sky and ground often merge, creating a fluid, dreamlike quality. Rosenkranz masterfully exploits the fluidity of oil paint, blending subtle shades and allowing light and dark to meld seamlessly.
Her intricate compositions are filled with swirling shapes that evoke people, objects, air, light, scents, and sounds. These forms follow gentle, organic contours, interspersed with recognizable objects like roses, butterflies, or human heads. However, the primary focus remains on the sinuous matrix of lines and forms. Her paintings often bear conceptual titles such as "Entropy" or "The Beginning," though many remain untitled.
Born in Moscow, Helen Rosenkranz now resides in the United States. She has been honing her craft at the Snug Harbor Art Lab on Staten Island for over fifteen years. This exhibition is dedicated to her longtime mentor, the late Salvatore Busacca, a gifted teacher and a wonderful man.
"Kaleidoscope of the Mind" will also feature works by:
Agora Gallery kicks off the new year with "Kaleidoscope of the Mind," an enlightening journey into contemporary art's latest trends. The exhibition highlights both abstract and surreal-tinged images, with a strong emphasis on painting. The participating artists are united by their willingness to experiment and push boundaries.
One artist combines chaotic splashes of paint with precise compositional elements, creating the entire piece while suspended on a catwalk above it. Another artist explores physical and emotional pain through slashes in the canvas itself. A mixed-media artist juxtaposes the orderliness of painted writing with the primal chaos of resin, resulting in pieces of remarkable visual depth. The exhibition also includes a purely representational artist whose vibrant oils seem to originate from a brighter reality than our own.
"Kaleidoscope of the Mind" is a candid, cohesive exhibition showcasing the freshest ideas brought to life with exceptional skill.
Join us at Agora Gallery to experience the innovative and captivating works of Helen Rosenkranz and other talented artists in "Kaleidoscope of the Mind.
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Daniel Loveridge: A Concrete World
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NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will showcase the original work of Ellen Cuylaerts in the exhibition "Encounters: Nature and Culture." The exhibition opens on March 13, 2018, and runs through April 3, 2018, with an opening reception on Thursday, March 15, from 6-8 pm.
