NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will showcase the original work of Iranian-American artist Shabnam Yousefian in the exhibition "Portals of Perception." The event opens on March 10, 2017, and runs through March 30, 2017, with an opening reception on Thursday, March 16, from 6-8 pm.
Shabnam Yousefian, an Iranian-American artist, brings a unique blend of figurative detail and abstract elements to her paintings. Her work is deeply influenced by her upbringing in Iran, where she experienced significant restrictions and inequality as a woman. These themes of freedom and independence are central to her art, which seeks to reveal that reality extends beyond what can be perceived with the five senses.
Yousefian's paintings combine realistic figurative and landscape renderings with abstract elements, challenging viewers to look beyond outward appearances. Her goal is to demonstrate that our life experiences cast reflections on us and our environment, which are both inexplicable and profound. As she eloquently states, "reflection reveals the hidden realities"—a truth that resonates throughout her work.
"Portals of Perception" is a group exhibition featuring five painters of remarkable sensitivity. This exhibition, presented by Agora Gallery in March, showcases various ways of paying attention to detail in portraiture, landscape, and non-representational works.
Shabnam Yousefian's work is a testament to the power of art to transcend cultural and societal boundaries, offering a profound exploration of freedom and independence. Her paintings invite viewers to reflect on their own experiences and the hidden realities that shape our world.
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