Summary: Stephen Najda's art delves into the complexities of the human figure, blending vivid colors, intriguing forms, and fluid brush strokes to create a powerful narrative. His work, described as 'Quantism,' explores the boundary between imagination and subconscious dream. Najda, a polymath with a PhD in physics, will feature his work at Chelsea's Agora Gallery from June 10 to June 30, 2017. The exhibition, "Unbound Perspectives," includes a diverse range of contemporary art.
Location: Agora Gallery, 530 West 25th St, Chelsea, New YorkDates: June 10, 2017 – June 30, 2017Opening Reception: Thursday, June 15, 2017, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmGallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00 am – 6:00 pmEvent URL: Agora Gallery - Stephen Najda
Stephen Najda's work is a profound exploration of the human figure, utilizing a blend of vivid colors, delineating lines, and fluid brush strokes to craft a compelling narrative. His paintings often appear enigmatic at first glance, but this ambiguity is central to his art. Najda's work is a journey of discovery, an exploration of the primitive self, straddling the line between imagination and subconscious dream to produce what he terms an "abstraction of thought." He refers to this inner vision as a "superposition of elemental art" or "Quantism."
Najda's art engages viewers in a mysterious narrative, featuring sparse landscapes and ambiguous human forms that provoke a wide range of humanistic, scientific, philosophical, and intellectual questions. He describes this process as "painting the unknown."
Born in Scotland, Stephen Najda holds a PhD in physics from St. Andrews University. Often described as a "Renaissance Man," Najda is a polymath with expertise in science, literature, and art. His artistic exploration spans painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, and video. He currently divides his time between Poland and Scotland.
"Unbound Perspectives" is a group exhibition that spans new painting, photography, drawing, and even wood. The show juxtaposes Japanese experiments with abstract textures in ink alongside Mexican hyperrealistic oil portraits of real-life figures. It features fantastical manipulations of the female body in wood from Armenia and Indian contemplations of the infinite in acrylic. The diverse range of artworks challenges viewers to discern commonalities and differences, offering a comprehensive survey of contemporary art.
When such a diverse range of artwork is presented together, it provides a snapshot of the current state of contemporary art. "Unbound Perspectives" is essential viewing for anyone interested in a far-reaching yet discerning survey of contemporary art.
By exploring the human figure and the unknown, Stephen Najda's work invites viewers to engage with art on a deeper level, challenging their perceptions and sparking intellectual curiosity.
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