NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Iranian-born New Ashford artist Shireen van Nieuwenhuyse in The Verve of Abstraction.
The paintings of Shireen van Nieuwenhuyse are richly textured and quietly expressive, reminiscent of the works of Mark Rothko. Conversant in numerous techniques and mediums, van Nieuwenhuyse evolved from creating ceramics and sculptures to paintings over the course of several years, drawn to the medium by her love of color. Yet her instinct for three-dimensional pieces still remains as an influence on her current series of works. This is evident in van Nieuwenhuyse's experimentation with materials such as sand and pastel, which she incorporates into her acrylic paintings.
Van Nieuwenhuyse considers herself an abstract expressionist, conveying her feelings and moods through the use of pigment, shadow, and light. She draws inspiration from elements of the world around her, such as the color, form, texture, and pattern of the sky, sea, and natural terrain. In particular, van Nieuwenhuyse is often fascinated with aerial landscapes. Currently a resident of the US, she was born in Iran and grew up in England. Her many travels have enriched her life and her artwork.
Exhibition Dates: October 9, 2015 – October 29, 2015
Reception: Thursday October 15, 2015, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 11-6
Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, Chelsea, New York
Event URL: http://www.agora-gallery.com/artistpage/Shireen_van_Nieuwenhuyse.aspx
Featured artists:
The Verve of Abstraction
Demetra Tassiou | Alfredo Juárez | Ayda Mansour | Kevin Cross | Linda Nilsson | Shireen van Nieuwenhuyse | Liz Wilson | Edith Jung | Zohar Wallach
About the Exhibition
Scales of Perceptible Energy: The “Verve of Abstraction” Exhibition
From calm, floating figures to explosive maelstroms of color, the works in Verve of Abstraction continue the tradition of abstraction from Monet to Pollock to Rothko and beyond. These works present pure emotions and distorted worlds in truly original compositions. Each artist speaks with a distinctive voice to present their vision, and these individualistic approaches to expression complement each other as they line up side-by-side to offer the viewer a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive journey through the ever-growing world of abstract art.
About Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery located in the heart of Chelsea’s fine art district in New York. Established in 1984, Agora Gallery specializes in connecting art dealers and collectors with national and international artists. The art gallery’s expert consultants are available to assist corporate and private clients in procuring original artwork to meet their organization’s specific needs and budget requirements. With a strong online presence and popular online gallery, ARTmine, coupled with the spacious and elegant physical gallery space, the work of our talented artists, who work in diverse media and styles, can receive the attention it deserves. Over the years Agora Gallery has sponsored and catered to special events aimed at fostering social awareness and promoting the use of art to help those in need.
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