Working with a variety of styles, media and techniques, Canadian artist Guy St-Pierre presents paintings inspired by the subjects of the European masters, infused with a contemporary flourish.
Primarily self-taught, St-Pierre blends graphic aesthetics and new media practices with the traditional tenets of the Renaissance masters, conjuring works of beguiling inventiveness and novelty. Seeing the Italian Great Masters, as well as those of Northern Europe, in books and museums, St-Pierre inhaled their expert handling of light and shadow, color and form. After visiting Italy for the first time, his works took on a vigorous vivaciousness, the trip inspiring him to reinvent the paintings of old into vibrant, resonant visages. “During my artistic evolution I followed mainly the classic principles established by the Italian artists of the Renaissance until I decided to forge my own,” he explains. The artist works quickly, sketching on a tablet before putting his idea to canvas and paint, and then layering colors and light into opulent compositions.
Guy St-Pierre works as a professional illustrator, and lives and works in Canada.
Exhibition Dates: July 23, 2013 – August 13, 2013
Reception: Thursday, July 25, 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/Guy_St__Pierre.aspx
About the Exhibition
Agora Gallery has a summer treat for art lovers, with two wonderful exhibitions that will leave visitors feeling refreshed and ready to appreciate the world around them. Interpretive Realms features art that represents the physical expression of the sensitivity, ingenuity and integrity of talented artists who use their impressive skills to share their thoughts and ideas with others. Multi-faceted, the works reflect and emphasize the distinctive perspectives and techniques that the artists consider key to their engagement and communication with the world. Degrees of Abstraction presents art of strength, courage and beauty as artists experiment with the possibilities offered by colors, textures and forms. Carefully balanced to convey both a clear impression and a moving sense of emotion, these works are fascinating in composition as well as undoubtedly affecting in their overall impact. The exhibitions open on July 23, 2013 and continue until August 13, 2013, with an opening reception on the evening of Thursday July 25, 2013. Don’t miss this opportunity to put some energy back into your summer!
