NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Jerry Anderson in On Earth and Elsewhere. The exhibition opens January 4 and runs through January 24, 2019 with an opening reception on Thursday, January 10 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

American artist Jerry Anderson’s harmonious paintings explore the relationship between nature, the body, and the metaphysical world. Working in predominantly acrylic on canvas, Anderson applies highly saturated, bright tones in pigment in sinuous layers rife with crisp, undulating lines. Throughout his oeuvre, the artist cleverly implements a marriage of iconography: mountains are synonymous with the arch of a woman’s back, caverns may resemble human countenances gazing curiously into an unknown void.

In works such as Red Moon (Cappadocia 15) (2017), nearly serpentine clouds comprised of pale violet, blue, and magenta paint twirl and dance within an indigo sky. Behind the clouds, a magenta moon peers inquisitively at the audience. Upon a second glance, however, the clouds emanate a sensual anthropomorphism as we begin to notice writhing, arching torsos intertwined in a symphonic rhythm. The artist elaborates, “Painting is an expression of my ongoing pursuit of discovering all that life offers…I find all of life to be vibrantly connected by a dynamic play of feminine and masculine energies.  These paintings are my expression of this magic.” The artist currently resides in California.

Exhibition Dates: January 4 – January 24, 2019

Reception: Thursday, January 10, 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/Jerry_Anderson.aspx

Featured Artists:

Jerry Anderson | Travis Ballantyne | Miss C | John Herzberg | Clare Holzer | Oleg Kirnos | Ethan Lam | Gabriella Mirabelli | Maggie G. Moran | David Pallua | Michael Victor ▪ MVR | Shinozaki Yuko

About the Exhibition

On Earth and Elsewhere unpacks the ramifications of human influence on the earth. Comprising ten artists, each work displays an image of humanity’s place in the surrounding cosmos. Taking as its point of departure different images humanity has had of itself across history, the exhibition offers something like a timeline of what humanity has accomplished, as well as what it stands to lose in the face of pressing realities like climate change.

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.