Chelsea's Agora Gallery will feature French artist, Thomas Mainardi, in The French Perspective. The exhibition is scheduled to run from June 29, 2010 through July 20, 2010 (opening reception: Thursday, July 01, 2010).
Bold and ostentatious, works by self-taught French painter Thomas Mainardi demand your attention. Against a backdrop of splashy brushwork, posterized figures, elegantly crafted from solid black, strike a pose. They are often notorious singers, artists, or media personalities postured in dynamic self-satisfaction. Concentrated hues, created with acrylic and spray-paint, clash on the canvas, forcefully brushed or dripping down the image to reveal textured layers beneath. Mainardi's paintings are direct and willful, employing the finest elements of Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art in perfect accord, a style he has dubbed "Pop Expressionism." His work deals with many of the individualistic elements within Western society that are responsible for both our ills and our triumphs. Mainardi is exploring "our consumerist society," he explains, "in which the cult of the individual is more tangible than ever." His creative eye is steadily focused back on our collective self, delighting in our contradictions while forcing us to confront them.
Mainardi exhibits frequently in Europe, Asia and North America. He lives and works in Paris.
Exhibition Dates: June 29, 2010 - July 20, 2010
Reception: Thursday, July 01, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, New York City
Gallery Hours: Tues - Sat, 11a.m. - 6 p.m.
Event URL: http://www.agora-gallery.com/ArtistInvite/thomas_mainardi.aspx
The French Perspective is an exhilarating survey of contemporary art from France. There are a remarkable variety of styles represented in this exhibition, truly profound works that delve into humanity's deepest creative roots. Some of these talented artists are tremendous painters and sculptors while others explore experimental techniques and new media. Art lovers will undoubtedly be enamored by this selection of works from our neighbors across the Atlantic.
Featured Artists:
Charles Bignon (BigDiscipline), Laurence Brisson, Anis Dargaa, Eric Degos, Férial, FLORA, Gabrielle, Elisabeth Guerrier, Jeco, Christine Magré, Thomas Mainardi, Christine Marie Catherine, Mister Newhalf, Pascale-Nancy, Sylvie Provost
About Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery is a fine art gallery located in the heart of New York City's Chelsea art district that was established in 1984 and is famous for showcasing a spectacular array of talented artists from around the world and around the corner, while providing quality and original art to collectors. At the end of 2009, Agora Gallery opened its doors to a new exhibition space. This beautifully designed and spacious new gallery will showcase artists and their work in a significant solo exhibition environment. The gallery also publishes ARTisSpectrum Magazine, a bi-annual magazine that is distributed to museums, galleries, art institutions and art schools around the world. It provides artists, collectors, museums, galleries, art organizations and enthusiasts with access to the work of internationally talented emerging and mid-level artists as well as feature articles, reviews and interviews. Agora Gallery is also the sponsor of Art-Mine.com, one of the most comprehensive resources available worldwide to view and purchase fine art from emerging, mid-level and well-established artists. Most recently, the gallery launched http://agoraartgalleryblog.com, a blog designed to provide helpful information and advice for artists while providing a forum for artists to help one another by sharing their experiences and thoughts.
Contact:
Lee Eagle
Public Relations
Agora Gallery
Lee@agora-gallery.com
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