For DVANDE (Daniel V. Anderson), medium is a flexible, fascinating creative tool, full of possibility. DVANDE creates intriguing modern bas-reliefs with a technique he calls “canvas sculpting,” in which the contours of the canvas’s surface itself interplay with oil paint and mixed media laid on top.
That paint comes in waves of blocked color, often primary and bold, but expanding into a variety of palettes and treatments which act as punctuation and emphasis rather than the main event, enhancing the sculpted depth and movement within the works. DVANDE’s forms are chiseled and geometric, although a close look reveals all the organic touches of truly handmade art. The artist draws on Cubism, Futurism, and a hint of Abstract Expressionism, but the final product is a more streamlined exploration of what line can do. In these works, it becomes a barrier, a limitation, and a meeting point – sometimes in the same piece.
DVANDE was born in New Jersey and today works from Hoboken. In addition to works on canvas, he is currently planning large-scale and installation art. He describes his work as creative energy given a form in which a confluence of influences has “collided.”
Exhibition Dates: October 4, 2013 – October 24, 2013
Reception: Thursday, October 10, 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/Daniel_Anderson.aspx
About the Exhibition
Agora has a treat in store for any lover of art this October. In Reverie of Form presents the work of artists who are able to give physical shape and presence to their unique perception and the insights it gives them into the world around us. The work in Elements of Abstraction both entices and challenges with its meticulous yet exciting investigation into the hidden layers of human experience and observation. In Beyond Borders: an Exhibition of Fine Art From Canada the charm and the sincerity of contemporary Canadian art is displayed in a series of works which range in subject matter, style and medium yet share the ability to move and intrigue.
The exhibitions begin on October 4, 2013 and run until October 24, 2013. The opening reception takes place on October 10, 2013, 6-8PM. Entrance is free and art lovers are enthusiastically encouraged to attend.
Featured Artists:
Beyond Borders: an Exhibition of Fine Art From Canada
Ariane Blais | Mairi Budreau | Anne-Marie Crosby | Jacques Descoteaux | Tania Doucet | John Loveday Freeman | Anna Narday | Eric Oberhauser | David Rolandeau
In Reverie of Form
Sunrise | Michael Delaney | Pepa Martinez | Mina Novian | Maurizio Yorck
Elements of Abstraction
TA (“Trygve Amundsen”) | Daniel Anderson | Christopher Colon | Sarah Doherty Heinrichs | Elena Kozhevnikova | Chaya Kupperman | Raúl Lara Naranjo | Hoyun Lee | Ann Manie | Allan Raider | Zeina Nader Selwan | Brady Steward | Tom Stewart | Graeme Swanson | Sandy Tippett
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.
