NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Petra Bernstein in Illumination: An Exhibition of Fine Art Photography. The exhibition opens October 20, 2017 and runs through November 9,  2017 with an opening reception on Thursday, October 26 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

Petra Bernstein does not limit herself to one medium in her quest to depict the natural beauty of Maryland's shore. The artist uses both digital photography and oil painting to capture the delicacy of nature, especially those moments that dissolve in a flash: a colorful sunset, a soft morning mist, an unforeseen reflection in the water. Bernstein's compositions swing from up close to far away. Her palette is lush and celebratory. Her work shows verdant landscapes, mysterious trees, interesting clouds, sparkling waters, soaring eagles – everything organic and peaceful.

Bernstein also frequently creates abstract works in both watercolors and in oil; these pieces are all about rapid movement and intuitive strokes. They are stripped down to form and color, while experimenting with geometry, contrast, and light.

Bernstein was born in Bavaria, Germany and currently lives in Maryland. She has received several prestigious awards for her artwork.

Exhibition Dates: October 20  – November 9, 2017

Reception: Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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/Petra_Bernstein.aspx

Featured Artists:

Mario De La Isla  |  Petra Bernstein  |  Kathleen Messmer  |  Mila Gerasimova  |  Annette Schreiber  |  Gabriela Segura

About the Exhibition

Illumination: An Exhibition of Fine Art Photography

Illumination mingles a documentarian eye with photographs that are fanciful and abstract, showcasing through the works of several artists the full range of techniques and styles available to the creative photographer today.

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.