Maria Bayardo: Healing Through Three-Dimensional Art

May 17
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Discover the transformative power of Maria Bayardo's sculptures at Chelsea's Agora Gallery. The Mexican artist's work, featured in the "Idiosyncratic Expressions" exhibition, delves deep into the human experience, capturing a spectrum of emotions through elegant forms. Influenced by Picasso and Giambologna, Bayardo's pieces are a testament to her personal journey and feminist message. Join us to explore her world from October 14 to November 3, 2016.

A Journey Through Art and Emotion

Exhibition Details

  • Dates: October 14,Maria Bayardo: Healing Through Three-Dimensional Art Articles 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 - Maria Bayardo

The Artist: Maria Bayardo

Maria Bayardo, a distinguished Mexican sculptor, is renowned for her ability to infuse her works with a rich tapestry of emotions. Utilizing materials such as bronze, fiberglass resin, and fiber, Bayardo's sculptures are not just visually striking but also deeply expressive. Her influences include the multidimensional works of Picasso and the 360-degree sculptures of Giambologna, which have helped shape her unique artistic voice.

Feminist Undertones and Personal Growth

Bayardo's art is imbued with a significant feminist message, reflecting her personal journey through various relationships and challenges. She describes her artistic process as a path to self-discovery and healing. "You might say that it was the artist within me who discovered the sensual woman I had kept concealed. From this awakening, figures began to emerge in which I found myself reflected and healed many things that freed me," Bayardo explains.

Global Recognition

Currently residing in Guadalajara, Mexico, Bayardo has showcased her work internationally, including in France, Italy, Mexico, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Her global exhibitions have garnered her a reputation as a powerful voice in contemporary sculpture.

Idiosyncratic Expressions: A Diverse Exhibition

Featured Artists

The "Idiosyncratic Expressions" exhibition at Agora Gallery features fourteen artists, each bringing a unique perspective to the table. The artists include:

  • 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's "Idiosyncratic Expressions" is a celebration of diverse artistic visions. The exhibition spans a range of styles from observational to surreal and non-representational art, both in painting and sculpture. Highlights include:

  • Extreme close-ups of figures and their belongings, captured from impossible angles.
  • Three-dimensional uses of paint to create floating textures.
  • Fantastical scenes, such as a unicorn at a woman's feet or a city street turned into a watering hole for animals.

Despite their varied backgrounds and levels of artistic education, the participating artists share a boldness in color, subject matter, and purpose. Each piece is a deeply personal reflection of the artist's unique perspective.

Interesting Stats and Facts

  • Global Art Market: The global art market was valued at approximately $64.1 billion in 2019, with sculptures making up a significant portion of this market (Source: Statista).
  • Women in Art: Despite making up 51% of visual artists, women only account for 13.7% of living artists represented by galleries in Europe and North America (Source: National Museum of Women in the Arts).
  • Bronze Sculptures: Bronze has been a preferred material for sculptors for centuries due to its durability and the fine details it can capture. The use of bronze dates back to ancient civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans (Source: The Met).

Join us at Agora Gallery to experience the transformative power of Maria Bayardo's sculptures and the diverse works of other talented artists. This exhibition promises to be a thought-provoking journey through the myriad expressions of human experience.