Discover the captivating world of Pierre Boisseau, a French artist whose work bridges the gap between music, painting, sculpture, and society. From his early days as an architect to his vibrant acrylic paintings, Boisseau's journey is a testament to the power of artistic exploration. Join us at Chelsea's Agora Gallery for the Sensorial Perspectives exhibition, running from December 3 to December 23, 2016, to experience his thought-provoking artworks firsthand.
Pierre Boisseau, originally from Beaumont-de-Lomagne, France, began his career as an architect. In 1964, he was awarded the prestigious Prix de Rome in Architecture, a testament to his exceptional talent. However, Boisseau's creative spirit yearned for more. He left behind a promising international career in architecture to explore new artistic horizons. His journey is reminiscent of a ship navigating through turbulent waters in search of new destinations.
Boisseau's first foray into the art world was through fabric design. His innovative patterns quickly caught the attention of fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent, who became his first client. This early success set the stage for Boisseau's transition to painting, where he continued to explore vibrant patterns and dynamic compositions.
Driven by a desire to create what he calls "the consistency of a whole," Boisseau's work seeks to establish a correspondence between musical expression, painting, sculpture, and society. His acrylic paintings are characterized by their vibrant colors and intricate patterns, often resembling close-cropped graffiti triptychs.
Boisseau draws inspiration from the recollection of lost objects, with color serving as the dominant memory. His paintings are filled with subliminal glyphs and symbols, wrapped in a harmonious color scheme. Boisseau likens his approach to composing music, where the organization of sounds and colors can evoke a wide range of emotions without the need for speech or representational art.
To summarize his work, Boisseau uses word association: "Game, color, harmony, composition, movement, listening, poetry, atmosphere." These words encapsulate the essence of his artistic vision, inviting viewers to engage with his paintings on a deeper, more sensory level.
The Sensorial Perspectives exhibition features a diverse group of artists, including:
Sensorial Perspectives is an immersive collective exhibition that challenges the traditional understanding of art as a purely visual medium. The exhibition features five painters, two mixed-media artists, and one photographer, each offering unique works that engage the viewer's physical sensations.
Four abstract artists are featured in the exhibition, each utilizing bold colors and large-scale shapes to evoke emotional responses. These artists demonstrate how color can bypass the eyes and directly impact the viewer's physical sensations, such as raising hairs on the skin or causing tingles beneath it.
The exhibition also includes representational works that aim to make the viewer experience rather than merely observe. One artist juxtaposes realistic figures against backgrounds of vibrant, swirling clouds of reds and blues, conveying a sense of speed and movement. Another artist presents sharply contrasted, multicolor portraits that capture the presence of another person.
The exhibition's photography offers a human-eye perspective, providing a raw and unfiltered view of the world. These photographs invite viewers to experience the world as if they were walking through it, with no more context or clarity than a passerby would possess.
Pierre Boisseau's journey from architecture to art is a testament to the power of creative exploration. His vibrant acrylic paintings, inspired by the recollection of lost objects and the dominant memory of color, invite viewers to engage with his work on a deeper, more sensory level. The Sensorial Perspectives exhibition at Chelsea's Agora Gallery offers a unique opportunity to experience Boisseau's thought-provoking artworks firsthand. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in this captivating exhibition.
By exploring the works of artists like Pierre Boisseau, we not only appreciate their artistic contributions but also enhance our own well-being through the power of art.
The Artistic Mastery of Franck Sastre: A Fusion of Power and Agency
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Daniel Loveridge: A Concrete World
In the heart of New York City, Chelsea's Agora Gallery presents a captivating collection of Daniel Loveridge's artwork in the exhibition "Encounters: Nature and Culture." This showcase, which runs from March 13 to April 3, 2018, offers a glimpse into the artist's unique perspective on urban decay and the interplay between man-made structures and the relentless force of nature. Join the opening reception on March 15 to immerse yourself in Loveridge's world where concrete and color collide.
Fleeting Worlds: Wildlife Photography by Ellen Cuylaerts
NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will showcase the original work of Ellen Cuylaerts in the exhibition "Encounters: Nature and Culture." The exhibition opens on March 13, 2018, and runs through April 3, 2018, with an opening reception on Thursday, March 15, from 6-8 pm.
