Robert Ellison: Capturing the Essence of Experience

A Unique Blend of Realism and Abstraction

Robert Ellison’s paintings are a masterful blend of realism and abstraction, creating a visual experience that is both captivating and thought-provoking. Utilizing oils and acrylics on canvas, Ellison captures everyday subjects such as flowers, fields of grass, and horses in motion with striking detail. However, he also emphasizes the texture of the paint itself, mixing broad, thick strokes with sharp, intricate lines to create compositions that keep the viewer’s eye in constant motion.

Influences and Color Palette

Ellison’s distinctive color palette is influenced by masters like Van Gogh, Matisse, and Chaim Soutine. He takes their intense colors and softens them, creating dynamic and vivid pictures that maintain a deep sense of harmony and balance. This approach reflects Ellison’s view of the world around him. “My objective as a painter,” he says, “is to express the essence of what I experience.”

Exhibition Details

• Exhibition Dates: January 21, 2017 – February 10, 2017
• Reception: Thursday, January 26, 2017, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 AM - 6 PM
• Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, Chelsea, New York
• Event URL: Agora Gallery - Robert Ellison

Featured Artists in "Emerging Visions"

The "Emerging Visions" exhibition will feature a diverse group of artists, each bringing their unique perspective and technique to the gallery. The featured artists include:

• Jian Jun An
• Robert Ellison
• David Gista
• Roger DiCamillo
• Ellen Burnett
• Gabriele Golissa
• Andrew Glass

About the Exhibition: The Possibilities of "Emerging Visions"

Opening this January, "Emerging Visions" is a dynamic group exhibition that offers fresh takes on small details and technical practices. This exhibition includes seven thoughtful artists who work with a variety of media in innovative ways. For instance, one artist assembles pieces from recovered panels painted by others, blurring the lines between sculpture and painting. Another artist mixes traditional flat media with found objects, creating works that defy easy categorization.

Diverse Approaches to Landscape

The exhibition features four distinct approaches to landscape art:

1. Textural Exploration of the Countryside: An artist focuses on the texture of the countryside, creating a tactile experience.
2. Water Creation Using Strips of Color: Another artist uses strips of color and wide perspectives to depict water.
3. Sky as a Living Thing: A selection of photographs presents the sky as a dynamic, living entity.
4. Architectural Vision with Dreamy Flair: An architect’s vision of real-world buildings is imbued with a dreamy, almost surreal quality.

Abstraction and Eclecticism

The exhibition also includes:

• Minimalist Layering of Color: Abstraction created from minimalist layering of color.
• Eclectic Marriage of Objects and Lines: A wildly eclectic combination of objects and lines.
• Acrylic Portraits: An acrylic portraitist who conjures faces out of undulating, free-form lines.

Interesting Stats and Facts

• Art Market Growth: The global art market was valued at approximately $64.1 billion in 2019, showing a steady increase over the years (Source: Statista).
• Emerging Artists: Emerging artists like those featured in "Emerging Visions" often see a significant increase in their work's value over time. For example, the average price for works by emerging artists increased by 7.5% annually from 2010 to 2020 (Source: Art Basel).

By attending "Emerging Visions," visitors have the opportunity to experience the innovative and diverse works of artists who are pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms. This exhibition is not just a display of art but a celebration of creativity and the endless possibilities it holds.