View the Tactile Illusions of Claudia Manperl in Degrees of Abstraction at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature Spanish artist, Claudia Manperl, in Degrees of Abstraction. The exhibition is scheduled to run from October 05, 2010 through October 26, 2010 (opening reception: Thursday, October 07, 2010).
In majestic, poised and sensual bronze sculptures, Claudia Manperl strives towards an understanding of the essential feminine form. By contrasting full and rounded shapes with glimpses into concave, womblike interior spaces, the Madrid-based artist ventures beyond conventional metaphors of female fecundity to search for more intangible and mysterious undercurrents of identity. Though she cites the important influence of British abstract sculptor Henry Moore, her shining, stripped forms inevitably evoke many works by Constantin Brancusi. Unlike those predecessors, however, Manperl often transforms her material until it becomes unrecognizable.
She creates tactile illusions by applying patina to her bronze forms: some pieces glow a warm, wooden brown, others appear patterned like classical marble statues. This alchemical quality to her material echoes the glossy, swooping, almost aquatic textures she wrests from it. Movement, transformation and cyclical evolution emerge as uniting themes in Manperl’s practice, with strong circular patterns conveying the sense of a whole that is always changing. This dynamic stability is a subtle but stunning achievement.
Exhibition Dates: October 05, 2010 – October 26, 2010
Reception: Thursday, October 07, 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/claudia_manperl.aspx
In Degrees of Abstraction, artists display contrasting perspectives, inspired illusions and immeasurable talent. This exhibition is a poignant portrayal of visual dissonance and harmony transmitted through complex composition and transcendent design. Come celebrate the triumph of artists from the U.S. and abroad in their ambitious quest to capture the human spirit and the complexities of existence on canvas.
Featured Artists:
Nissim Ben Aderet, Kristina Garon, Claudia Manperl, João Paramés, Ella Prakash, Henriette Tibbs
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
Image Credit- Claudia Manperl, Por Que, Bronze with Patina
Claudia Manperl_Por Que.jpg (65 KB)
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