NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Parisian artist Rody in the exhibition "Idiosyncratic Expressions." Art enthusiasts who appreciate thought-provoking pieces and enjoy meeting talented artists are encouraged to attend.
The paintings of Rodica Iliesco, known professionally as Rody, capture a romantic and dream-like vision of Paris during and immediately after the Belle Époque. This era, often referred to as the "Beautiful Epoch," spanned from the late 19th century to the onset of World War I and was characterized by cultural flourishing and artistic innovation. Rody's work encapsulates the essence of Paris as a city of love, light, and beauty, teeming with artists and poets living a free-spirited, joyous lifestyle akin to the effervescence of champagne.
However, Rody's artistic lens also focuses on the grittier aspects of early 19th-century Paris. Her paintings depict the city's underbelly, featuring loose women, gamblers, and brawlers. Drawing inspiration from old photographs and her vivid imagination, Rody aims to create an escape from reality through her art. Each composition is punctuated with a splash of red, a technique she uses to "wake up the eye" and infuse her paintings with a sense of joy and boldness.
Born in Romania, Rody grew up listening to her father's stories about being an artist in 1920s Paris. These tales ignited her passion for the city. When she finally traveled to Paris to study at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, she felt an immediate sense of belonging. Today, Rody is an Honorary Citizen of the Montmartre Republic, a testament to her deep connection with the city.
The "Idiosyncratic Expressions" exhibition will showcase the works of fourteen artists, each offering a unique perspective:
Agora Gallery is delighted to present "Idiosyncratic Expressions," a group exhibition featuring fourteen artists who perceive the world through a fantastical lens. The exhibition spans a range of styles from observational to surreal to non-representational, encompassing both painting and sculpture.
One artist offers extreme close-ups of figures and their belongings—clothing, boats, flowers in vases—captured from impossible angles. Another artist explores pure textures floating through space, utilizing paint in a novel three-dimensional manner. Yet another artist paints scenes that defy reality, such as a unicorn lying at a woman's feet or a watering hole teeming with animals in the middle of a city street.
Despite their diverse backgrounds and varying 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 individual experience.
By attending "Idiosyncratic Expressions," visitors will not only experience Rody's romantic and gritty visions of Paris but also explore a diverse array of artistic expressions from around the globe.
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