Birsen Yurdaer’s art transcends the ordinary, transforming microscopic elements into spiritual revelations. Her work, featured at Chelsea’s Agora Gallery in the "Spatial Fluidity" exhibition, invites viewers to explore the universe's tiniest building blocks through a spiritual lens. The exhibition runs from April 1 to April 21, 2017, with an opening reception on April 6 from 6-8 pm.
Birsen Yurdaer’s art is a profound exploration of the microscopic world, reminiscent of fractal patterns, blood cells, and atomic particles. Her work, however, transcends mere scientific representation. As a practicing Sufi, Yurdaer delves into the spiritual dimensions of these microscopic elements, seeking to understand the universe, its creator, and humanity's place within it. By magnifying these tiny elements, she offers a tactile, bold, and arresting perspective that challenges viewers to reconsider their perception of the cosmos and themselves.
Yurdaer holds a degree in dentistry from Marmara University and incorporates her dental expertise into her art. She utilizes dental equipment, ceramics, and metal as sculptural elements, creating unique and intricate pieces. Currently, she practices dentistry in Istanbul, Turkey.
"Spatial Fluidity" is a collective exhibition that brings together some of the most innovative artists working outside traditional picture planes. This exhibition celebrates three-dimensionality in all its forms, questioning how art should exist in the world. Is it purely visual, or does it interact with the viewer's space? Is it static, or does it change as the viewer moves?
The exhibition features a diverse range of mixed-media works, from subtly textured pieces to canvases that boldly protrude and recede into real space. The art includes collages that blend newspaper clippings and photographs, often coated in reflective glazes, and single-media paintings that emphasize the physical qualities of their materials, such as the plasticity of acrylic. Much of the art is abstract, encouraging viewers to focus on broader visual sensations rather than representational narratives.
Birsen Yurdaer’s 3D paintings are a testament to the profound connection between the microscopic and the spiritual. Her work, showcased in the "Spatial Fluidity" exhibition, challenges viewers to explore the universe's tiniest elements through a spiritual lens. By magnifying these elements, Yurdaer offers a unique perspective that transforms the invisible into a bold and tactile experience, inviting viewers to reconsider their perception of the cosmos and themselves.
The Artistic Mastery of Franck Sastre: A Fusion of Power and Agency
Discover the vibrant and emotive world of Franck Sastre's art at Chelsea's Agora Gallery. His exhibition, "Encounters: Nature and Culture," showcases a collection where color and sensation know no bounds. Running from March 13 to April 3, 2018, with an opening reception on March 15, Sastre's paintings are a testament to the power and agency of modern female figures, rendered with a freedom that transcends naturalistic expression.
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.
