Collective Exhibition

January 8 - 29, 2010 - Click here to the view photos from the reception

Reception: Thursday, January 14, 2010

Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, Chelsea, New York
Gallery Hours: Tues - Sat, 11am - 6pm

Randy Colbath  Marianne Fernandez  Steven Glatt  Szczepan Pako  Jutta Rakoniewski  Alyssa Traub  Lushana Watson
Eva Bouzard-Hui  Aga Cela  Thomas de Marsay  Amanda Dunbar  Rania Mesiskli  Brian Pier  Ron EA Powell - REAP13
Seung Baick  Jack Cymber  Ivanka Dukic  Magda Hogh  Andrej Krivda  Ernest Villarreal

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Enigmatic Perspectives

In a language as timeless as expression itself, the artists collected in Enigmatic Perspectives speak to our innermost spirits. In a voice, sometimes raw and caustic while other times refined, we find fascinating forms and verdant colors rich with symbolism and beauty. Instinctive by design, these powerful yet meditative tableaus arise from deep within each artist, allowing for personal interpretations from each viewer.

Randy Colbath

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My recent family history includes people who were adept at multiple forms of craftsmanship. In college I discovered my talent for wood shaping and spent many hours making small sculptures. The creation of line and form plus many years of study and the practice of photography and metal fabrication melded into the sculpture I do now. Wooden vessels and larger scale work are the culmination of thirty years of artistic and engineering work. The aesthetic is derived from a unique wood and personal and appropriated styles. A new trend involves working from drawings and using unfigured wood painted black. It dematerializes the wood and resembles fabricated metal. I have also begun to incorporate art historical themes into my art. I am always learning, always developing.

Aladdin's Enigma
"Aladdin's Enigma"

Untitled V
"Untitled V"

Marianne Fernandez

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I have no overall concept, I just know that I have to create. I like to play around with materials or subjects and see what happens. Some of my works just come out as I paint or draw and even I don’t know what they will become until they are done. Sometimes I have this picture in my mind that I want to make permanent, and though I am never completely satisfied that I've made the best possible rendition of the image, I am happy with the results. I just want my art to be enjoyed. If it speaks to someone or helps them describe how they feel then that’s even better. I am always amazed at the ideas and meanings that others find in my work.

Spheres
"Spheres"

Warm-Cool
"Warm-Cool"

Steven Glatt

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I did not come from an artistic family and had to teach myself how to paint. Teaching myself how to paint and having little to no contact with the art world allowed me to create a painting style that’s unique, honest and mine. There's a lot of myself in all my work, it connects to a place within me and forms the expression of what I've been thinking and feeling. That keeps it simple; I paint myself, what's inside me, neither more nor less. I love painting and I do it because it's part of who I am. I've known that ever since I was six years old. As far as the outside world is concerned, if my work gets just one kid to pick up a paintbrush and truly paint, I did my job.

The Mistakes I Make
"The Mistakes I Make"

Bottles of Emptyness
"Bottles of Emptyness"

Szczepan Pako

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Works of art explore the possibilities of reaching beyond outer superficiality, and I remember this when I am painting. My art is influenced by great artists - Titian, Rothko, Klein, Weiler, whose works inspire me to be free in creating, love color, observe people and the world. I find inspiration in watching life, the variety of people I meet and landscapes. My painting themselves proceed by my contemplating the core of the subject and choosing the best technique for it. My favorite is egg tempera, an old technique with the subtle charm of matt suede. My paintings should be pleasant to the eyes yet anxiously unsettling to the soul’s imagination.

HF III
"HF III"

L.VII Loneliness
"L.VII Loneliness"

Jutta Rakoniewski

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I enjoy painting so much that if I cannot paint for two weeks, I build up a yearning to paint. I need it like the air I breathe, and at night my head spins with colors and forms, contrast and unity. I would like to able to embed them in my brain, not lose the visions. To paint is to pass through a doorway of the unknown, wander in new lands and dare to explore the unusual self. It breaks concepts, prejudices and reveals the unexpected. I wish for my art to surround the viewers with harmonious peaceful thoughts. My paintings are now in Germany, Italy, France, America and Africa, and it makes all the difference when I see my paintings bring such joy to their new owners.

Emotion II
"Emotion II"

Silver Dreams
"Silver Dreams"

Alyssa Traub

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When people look at artwork they like, they immediately become connected to the work and feel good about it. We are all looking for meaningful connections with others. When creating my artwork, I want people to be able to become connected with any aspect of the work and make it their own. That’s what I believe great art is. My art is created for others to enjoy and interpret it as they see fit. I want my art to help others think about their relationships and the world by enjoying my art, take something from the colors and movement and implement it in their everyday life. Let my work take you to a place you have only thought about and then you will be able to understand what it is I do, and what I am trying to accomplish.

What's Left of My Heart
"What's Left of My Heart"

The Coming of Autumn
"The Coming of Autumn"

Lushana Watson

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I am an Abstract Expressionist. I am a painter by all the traditional means. My medium is paint on canvas. I believe in abandoning subject matter and instead, instinct guides my use of color and form. I apply definite brush strokes to find the truthfulness of the canvas. I use a series of circles to represent my continuing thought process about the relationship between color, vision and sound. Circle and color has a symbolic value and has a complicated set of rules that dictate my work. The expressionistic forms within my paintings are visual representations of my experiences and understandings of the world. I am greatly influenced by Vincent Van Gogh and his use of color. Jackson Pollock inspires my work with his purity in form. Clement Greenburg has had an impact on my work with his critical art commentary on experience and Modernism.

White # 2
"White # 2"

Blue #4
"Blue #4"

Interpretive Realms

Inventive and spontaneous, the mind of each artist is a world unto itself and they are compelled towards the act of creation. Within Interpretive Realms audiences may observe the sheer endless forms of inspiration within our grasp. Consumerism, spirituality, showmanship, and natural splendor become the muse for the talented individuals collected here, as they take us on a journey into the world as seen through their eyes.

Eva Bouzard-Hui

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I work in many different mediums, because experimentation and flexibility have always been very important to me, in life and in art. I create drawings, paintings, ceramics and photographs, and each different art form has its own attractions, restrictions and possibilities. Yet there is always a strong current that runs through all of my work, regardless of the medium I am using, and that is an exploration and depiction of the balance between various emotional states. I consider this to be fundamental to my personal artistic expression. In my art you will find both sadness and delight, balanced in mystery.

A Relationship Between Prayer and Boasting
"A Relationship Between Prayer and Boasting"

The Relationship Between Being and Staying
"The Relationship Between Being and Staying"

Aga Cela

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I have to draw and paint. I need the feeling of a pen or brush sweeping on a pad. Almost instantly, I am overwhelmed by optical and emotional impressions that are the basis of my projects, which cannot be realized due to lack of time. I try to express my impressions through pictures, but they don’t reflect what I have seen and felt. Therefore, I paint, draw and create my bigger artwork with oil on canvas.

Clown
"Clown"

Offermanns
"Offermanns"

Thomas de Marsay

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I have always been drawn to art from a young age. Growing up in a small village in Andalucia, I developed strong powers of observation early on. I turned to painting as my form of expression the first time I fell in love, and since then it has played a role in many of the significant moments of my life. I have gone through many different stages in my artistic development. At the moment I am working in two directions: the first, the most personal, being compositions of interiors with figures; the second is based on old photographs, particularly those of the 1950s. The uniting theme in all my work is a sense of honesty. Like Picasso, I paint what I would want to buy.

The Cat
"The Cat"

The Letter. A Tribute to Peeter de Hooch
"The Letter. A Tribute to Peeter de Hooch"

Amanda Dunbar

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Art has a language all its own. The language of my art is not limited to the dialogue between the process of painting and the surface of the canvas alone, but also embraces a dialogue between the viewer’s emotional experience and their perception through sight. When a subject is deemed “worthy” of being made into a work of art, the viewer has an opportunity to view that subject differently. It is important to me to respect the viewer’s dignity, spirituality and humanity while conveying these messages predominantly through color, texture and representation. My medium is oil, which allows me a sensual catharsis among liaisons with color, smell and touch. The tactile whispers of this medium compel me to create art that honors who I am as a person and to create works that speak to those who share my muse or find inspiration among my processes.

Dr. Pepper I
"Dr. Pepper I"

Eye of the Wind II
"Eye of the Wind II"

Rania Mesiskli

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I am a self-taught artist and sometimes invent methods to expose my passion more successfully. I represent characters of animated people; glamorous showgirls adorned with glitzy headdresses and feathers and costume players depicting whimsical and fictive creatures. I transport the viewer to a more joyful and frolicsome state of mind by illuminating the magnetic world of performance art, where I am also an artist. Producing these works liberates me, and I express the fantasies that are part of my own personality, creating a new reality. I imbue each brushstroke with an intense passion for detail that stamps its mark on the canvas and emphasizes the theatrical, fantastical and otherworldly quality. I walk the proverbial 'tight rope' and adroitly create scenes which may appeal to adults, youngsters and anyone in between. My artwork is dedicated to all the people.

Rock Star
"Rock Star"

Gold Swirl
"Gold Swirl"

Brian Pier

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I paint almost exclusively in oil. I prefer to use a limited pallet and muted colors, exploring the subtle ways that light effects my subjects. I paint because it is who I am. Painting is as essential to my life as air and water. I consider myself an impressionist but like to explore other techniques. I am inclined to paint people and places in the simpler settings of life such as outdoor cafes, street markets, a stroll along the beach, or a beautiful landscape at sunset. I love what I do and I hope that passion translates to my work. I want my work to draw the viewer in so that they feel they are a part of the painting. I am very passionate about plein air painting. I love painting life as it happens around me and this helps me to continue to grow as an artist.

A Walk on the Beach
"A Walk on the Beach"

Autumn Susnet
"Autumn Susnet"

Ron EA Powell - REAP13

Artist Page

Art is a vital part of my life. It is how I express my emotions and deal with my experiences. As a result, it is a personal reflection of me and of the things that have influenced me. For example, I believe the strong and bold use of color in the Caribbean culture is reflected in my paintings, while residing in New Jersey has helped in molding my subject matter and compositions. The combination of my past and my inner life works with my art to construct an entire world on canvas, which I hope my audience will appreciate and feel that they can enter as well.

Armor 11 Empathy
"Armor 11 Empathy"

Armor 10 Endure
"Armor 10 Endure"

Labyrinth of Abstraction

If abstraction is the casting aside of realistic conventions, then Labyrinth of Abstraction are the incredible results provided by that artistic freedom. These artists are finding their own voice within the endless possibilities, and we are treated with wonderfully inventive images that speak to us on a plane just beyond the effable. Influences range from the natural to the psychological realms, and yet inspiration for this group lurks everywhere.

Seung Baick

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I believe there is an artistic fountain within me, out of which my art flows. I enjoy trying different styles in my artwork; however, I am currently focusing on social realism and symbolism. Through this, I want my paintings to convey important truths about today’s world and society. In sixth grade, I learned in an art book about world famous artists such as Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin. Their work, particularly their use of colors, left a very deep impression on me and from that time I knew that I wanted to be an artist. My beliefs, thoughts, spirit, passions, and values shape my paintings, and are a fundamental part of what it means to me to be an artist.

Traffic on a Rainy Night
"Traffic on a Rainy Night"

Split
"Split"

Jack Cymber

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My multidisciplinary art work is embedded within a philosophical and intellectual approach to mystical concepts and is the product of intense study and intellectual considerations, as well as spontaneous and passionate emotion. I want to challenge and draw the viewer to search out hidden or new meanings, to explore mystical concepts of the universe in a contemporary manner. The texture, strong strokes and my love affair with color create a live vibrant movement of energy and intensity. Thus, the paintings become a vehicle of mythology. I want to convey the message that art is all around us, and to remind viewers of abstract unity. I want them to enjoy, to be enlightened and to be comforted, knowing that everything is connected.

Intersection
"Intersection"

Storm of Life
"Storm of Life"

Ivanka Dukic

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I steer towards a simplified and primary art, with emphasis on geometric and chromatic abstraction. In my research for chromatic solutions, my palette has evolved from a strict tone to significant color interventions of southern brightness. My working method allows me to find a real point of equilibrium between two elements apparently in contradiction; freedom of brush strokes against the supremacy of form. Thus I project the inner reality that belongs to the sphere of unconscious, transmit the energy related to emotional experience, where the color becomes my communication tool, revealing the diversity to be found in my states of mind.

Red Monolith
"Red Monolith"

Gap II
"Gap II"

Magda Hogh

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Expansive geometric fields of color dominate the abstract canvases of Magda Hogh. Though bright and intense, these paintings are not overpowered by such vivid earth tones but retain myriad layers of complexity and subtlety that are a testament to Hogh’s immense skill. Strongly contrasting blues and oranges or yellows, whites and blacks sing out against each other with high dramatic tension - but the stippled brushstrokes and the transparent layers of acrylic make the canvas’ surface shimmer like a heat haze, giving the pieces a real feeling of texture and depth. Despite their apparent geometric rigidity, when one looks more closely one sees that lines are broken or merge into the background, boundaries are smudged and worked into, while colors bleed at their boundaries. The effect, especially where there is high tonal contrast, is one that is unique. It feels as if the paint itself is being relished, the pigment and the action of the brush its own satisfaction.

Magda Hogh currently lives and works in Denmark.

Untitled 1
"Untitled 1"

Untitled 7
"Untitled 7"

Andrej Krivda

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Futuristic barcodes? Arteries infusing divine love to mortal humans? Tachyons reaching apogee and translocating into hyperspace?

I use a computer as a painting tool the same way other artists use a brush. From a purely visual point of view, Barnett Newman and Gene Davis served as archetypes for my work. They created, if I may borrow terminology from the classical music, duets and trios. In the case of Gene Davis, perhaps even septets and octets. I, on the other hand, wanted to create symphonies with much greater variability in color, width and distribution of individual vertical lines. Using a computer, I attempt to create more subtle, sophisticated color play. A computer does not generate my works; they are a result of endless search for a “harmonious” pattern.

Explosion of Photoshop #1
"Explosion of Photoshop #1"

Nirvana #1
"Nirvana #1"

Ernest Villarreal

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Over the years I have taken numerous Art classes in still life, figure drawing and landscape painting. For a reason I could not understand, they never kept my interest. After years of hiatus I was watching the documentary “What the bleep do we know” and somehow during the course of the movie a few profound statement continued to resonate in my mind and body, that came to shape my future. “We only see what we believe is possible” and “we create our own reality”. These statements have expanded my vision and released me from the precepts of my previous conditioned reality of matching patterns. I have learned that what happens inside me will create what happens outside me, and that I can share this with others.

Sun Burst
"Sun Burst"

Comet
"Comet"