Meredith Russell creates large, colorful, striking works of art using a playful mix of watercolor, gouache, pencil, ink, collage, and various other media. Her work inspires a sense of childlike wonder in viewers as they explore the textural surfaces, which, in a similar way to dance, embody life and joy, and signify positive motion, growth and rejuvenation. “My recent work evolved from a continued interest in the empowerment of ordinary space through rituals, such as dance, to create ‘transformed space’ or sacred space,” Russell explains. “[The energy of the human form in space]… is translated into visual collages using natural and found objects and created, painterly textures and colors, on handmade papers and textural surfaces.” Russell’s art is informed by several cultures, but maintains a distinctly Indian flavor; her recent work is strongly influenced by the concept of sutras, which are highly condensed nuggets of wisdom, and prana, the hidden energy that unifies the natural world.
Russell was born and lives in Australia. An accomplished artist, she has exhibited her work in numerous solo and group shows, displaying both visual and performing arts.
Exhibition Dates: May 11, 2013 – May 31, 2013
Reception: Thursday, May 16, 2013, 6-8 pm
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/artistpage/Meredith_Russell.aspx
About the Exhibition
Celebrate the natural beauty of the world which is so apparent during the spring season with these lovely and evocative works of art at Agora this May. The Odyssey of Color presents work bursting with the life and subtlety of color, giving due importance to the power of hue without forgetting the other aspects that build up an unforgettable image. Out From Down Under & Beyond: Fine Art From Australia and New Zealand brings the boundless energy and awe-inspiring natural beauty of the artists’ homeland to artworks of particular skill and charm. In Stephen Tobin: the natural instincts of nature – a solo exhibition you will find the acutely observed and aesthetically impressive images of ‘the Wandering Photographer’ whose love of travel spills over into the passion with which he composes and creates his art. The exhibitions begin on May 11, 2013 and will run until May 31, 2013, with an opening reception on the evening of Thursday, May 16, 2013. Entrance is free and art enthusiasts are warmly welcomed to attend and enjoy these delightful works of art.
Featured Artists:
Stephen Tobin: the natural instincts of nature – a solo exhibition
Stephen Tobin
Out From Down Under & Beyond: Fine Art From Australia and New Zealand
Scott Breeman | Sylvia Ditchburn PhD | Rick Edmonds | Trisha Fitzpatrick | Julie Fletcher | Andrea Henderson | Lynne Hudson | Caroline Josephs PhD | Vivienne McDermott | Pauline Neilson | Tanya Marie Reeves | Meredith Russell
The Odyssey of Color
Josephine Chisholm | AnnaMaria Critelli | Nancy Stella Galianos | Rod Heiss | Lucille Kasprack | Louise Larose | Susan Marx | Vishal Misra | Brenda Ness-Cooper | Seonaid Ross | Pratima Sheth | Garegin GaroS (“Garegin Sngryan”)
About Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery is a fine art gallery, established in 1984 and located in the heart of New York City’s Chelsea art galleries district. It 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. Exhibitions are usually group exhibits, presenting the work of a number of artists, but sometimes solo exhibitions focus on the work of one particular artist. The gallery 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 international talented artists as well as feature articles, reviews and interviews. Agora Gallery is the proud sponsor of ARTmine, one of the most comprehensive resources available worldwide to view and purchase fine art. The gallery also runs Agora Art Blog, 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.
