Italian artist Sergio Boldrin paints with oils on canvas to create elongated abstract paintings of jesters juxtaposed with the architecture of his home city, Venice. Boldrin is driven to depict and denounce the cultural and social decline of Venice through his art. A mask-maker by trade, he is naturally drawn to the layers of farce, abstraction, and deception found in theatre. He uses the cultural icon of the jester, a farcical figure, as a form of self-portrait, but it is simultaneously a bold statement about his perception of the current decline of culture, suggesting that it is a mockery of what it used to be. A single bright, lurid figure drapes languidly in the center of each piece, often set against stark, staccato architectural abstractions in the background. Each painting captures a unique mood, drawing viewers in with bold brushwork and keeping them engaged by challenging them to confront their perception of reality.
Boldrin still lives in Venice, where he was born. His paintings have been featured in numerous exhibitions.
Exhibition Dates: December 17, 2013 – January 9, 2014
Reception: Thursday, December 19, 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/Sergio_Boldrin.aspx
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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.
