NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of María de Echevarría in Mystery as Muse. The exhibition opens October 13 and runs through November 2, 2018 with an opening reception on Thursday, October 18 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

María de Echevarría’s paintings incorporate a host of influences, which she then distills and makes her own. Her unique take on abstraction prefers the landscape; yet de Echevarría’s landscapes have an emotional quality rarely seen in most abstract recreations of landscapes. The shapes she paints and her use of color take on a symbolic meaning. What results is as much a poem as a painting: a movement through different zones of energy, as the eye takes in the whole canvas.

Occasionally, María introduces human figures in her works. In Exodus #2 two female figures take center stage. Their silhouettes and a couple of bags show that mother and daughter are leaving their home, which has been destroyed by the ravages of war. The stark and faceless figures eloquently describe their plight, as the bold use of orange and violet intensifies the emotional content of the scene.

Exhibition Dates: October 13 – November 2, 2018

Reception: Thursday, October 18, 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/Maria_de_Echevarria.aspx

Featured Artists:

Ignatius | María de Echevarría | Fiz Dominguez | Dora Duran | Larry Greenberg | Anton Hoeger | Martha Jimenez | Frank M. Alba | Noriyoshi Morimoto | Patricia Queiruga | Ana Riesser | Paula Sayago Lundin | Siv Storøy | OK HYUN YOON

About the Exhibition

Mystery as Muse explores humanity’s search for the unknown. Featuring 14 international artists with a mix of painting and sculpture, the work captures the mystery of what it means to be human. From the secrets of the universe to the uncharted waters of the subconscious, the exhibition takes a closer look at the scope of the human imagination.

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.