NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Benjamin L.M. in Opening the Window. The exhibition opens March 26 and runs through April 16, 2019 with an opening reception on Thursday, March 28 from 6-8 pm. Any art lover who enjoys thought-provoking artworks and meeting talented and interesting artists is encouraged to attend.

About the Artist

Benjamin L.M. is a Los Angeles-based artist who approaches painting as a transcendent, spiritual activity. Coming from Adelaide, Australia, Benjamin naturally gravitated toward art. As a young man, he was deeply impressed by the work of Salvador Dalí, glimpsed by chance in an art catalog. Later, when he saw firsthand the works of the great European Modernists like Cezanne, Picasso, Gauguin and Francis Bacon, he made up his mind to become an artist.

Benjamin got into art college, but never went a single day. He believed there is no better teacher than life itself. His paintings are ecstatic, primitive, sensitive, symbolic, gestural and always original. The artist starts with a title, a meaningful thought or a feeling, around which he then builds his painting. He strives for maximum meaning and maximum emotional impact. He works in acrylic paint, oil paint, and oil stick. There is no technique or formula here, anything goes all the time. Paintings like Glory and Love and Go for It contain an uplifting message of hope and joy.

Exhibition Dates: March 26 – April 16, 2019

Reception: Thursday, March 28, 2019 6-8 PM

Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 11:00am – 6:00pm

Gallery Location: 530 West 25th Street, New York, NY

Event URL: https://www.agora-gallery.com/artistpage/Benjamin_LM.aspx

Featured Artists:

Carlos Arango (clos) | Emmanuelle Auzias | Fleur Cowgill | Howard Harris | Vanessa Elaine | Benjamin L.M. | Pedro Vargas | Renzo Sanchez-Silva | Claudio Stefanoni | Wendy Yeager | Cordes Yorio

About the Exhibition

Opening the Window is a group exhibition that explores that nuances between abstract and figurative works. Featuring eleven artists, the exhibition incorporates works in different media, showcasing landscapes, and well as works that alter the conventional framing of figurative objects. In this way, the exhibition includes purely abstract works that nevertheless demonstrate a fidelity to spatial perception and the communication of meaning.

About Agora Gallery

Agora Gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery located in the heart of Chelsea’s fine art district in New York. 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.