William Marquina’s invigorating mixed media work is part collage, part fantasy, and an entirely serious trip into the unreal.
An artist of many media, Marquina coaxes bas-relief images out of sheets of aluminum using paint and three-dimensional objects, and treating the metal with abrasive substances like sandpaper. The clash of materials is deliberately challenging: it requires the viewer to put mental effort into getting past normal expectations and seeing the entire picture as a whole.
Once Marquina has redefined the visual plane, he does not settle for depicting realistic scenes. His dreamscapes feature allegorical figures, faceless characters, and entire cities flattened into graphic symbols. Streaks of pure color burst through monochromatic streets. “Concentration” and “Distraction,” personified as young girls, relax amid foliage whose colors and patterns echo both Alice in Wonderland and the work of Matisse. Marquina was born in the city of Mérida, Venezuela and today lives nearby in Ejido. In addition to taking part in several exhibitions, he has taught art and created public sculpture in Mérida.
Exhibition Dates: February 7, 2014 – February 27, 2014
Reception: Thursday, February 13, 2013, 6-8 pm
Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, New York City
Gallery Hours: Tues – Sat, 11a.m. – 6 p.m.
Event URL: www.agora-gallery.com/artistpage/William_Marquina.aspx
About Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery located in the heart of Chelsea’s art district in NYC. Established in 1984, Agora Gallery specializes in connecting art dealers and collectors with national and international artists. The art gallery’s expert consultants are available to assist corporate and private clients in procuring original artwork to meet their organization’s specific needs and budget requirements. With a strong online presence and popular online gallery, ARTmine, coupled with the spacious and elegant physical gallery space, the work of our talented artists, who work in diverse media and styles, can receive the attention it deserves. Over the years Agora Gallery has sponsored and catered to special events aimed at fostering social awareness and promoting the use of art to help those in need.
Organisation contact details
Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, New York City
Gallery Hours: Tues – Sat, 11a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tel. 212-2264151
