NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Petra Bernstein in Illumination: An Exhibition of Fine Art Photography. The exhibition opens October 20, 2017 and runs through November 9, 2017 with an opening reception on Thursday, October 26 from 6-8 pm.
Petra Bernstein does not limit herself to one medium in her quest to depict the natural beauty of Maryland's shore. The artist uses both digital photography and oil painting to capture the delicacy of nature, especially those moments that dissolve in a flash: a colorful sunset, a soft morning mist, an unforeseen reflection in the water. Bernstein's compositions swing from up close to far away. Her palette is lush and celebratory. Her work shows verdant landscapes, mysterious trees, interesting clouds, sparkling waters, soaring eagles – everything organic and peaceful.
Bernstein also frequently creates abstract works in both watercolors and in oil; these pieces are all about rapid movement and intuitive strokes. They are stripped down to form and color, while experimenting with geometry, contrast, and light.
Bernstein was born in Bavaria, Germany and currently lives in Maryland. She has received several prestigious awards for her artwork.
Exhibition Dates: October 20 – November 9, 2017
Reception: Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 11:00am – 6:00pm
Gallery Location: 530 West 25th Street, New York, NY
Event URL: https://www.agora-gallery.com/artistpage/Petra_Bernstein.aspx
Featured Artists:
Mario De La Isla | Petra Bernstein | Kathleen Messmer | Mila Gerasimova | Annette Schreiber | Gabriela Segura
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Illumination: An Exhibition of Fine Art Photography
Illumination mingles a documentarian eye with photographs that are fanciful and abstract, showcasing through the works of several artists the full range of techniques and styles available to the creative photographer today.
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