NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Jerry Anderson in Spring Awakenings. The exhibition opens April 28, 2018 and runs through May 18,  2018 with an opening reception on Thursday, May 3 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 of 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 among 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: April 28 - May 18, 2018

Reception: Thursday May 3, 2018 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:

Spring Awakenings

Jerry Anderson | Maria Beykirch | Abigail Custis | Lizzy Forrester | Nancy Holleran | Maribel Matthews | Margit Enggaard Poulsen | Becky Sungja Kim | Jenna Rose Simon

About the Exhibition

Spring Awakenings

Spring Awakenings features recent works from nine emerging artists working in painting, drawing, and mixed media. These artists offer fresh insight into established subjects, imbuing the traditions of portraiture, landscape, and still life with a renewed sense of wonder and excitement. The works on view present new worlds in which the everyday is transformed and conventional ways of interpreting the world are disrupted.

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.