NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Kenji Inoue in Autumn Equinox: Collective Visions in Abstraction and Figuration The exhibition opens September 21 and runs through October 11, 2018 with an opening reception on Thursday, September 27 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

Japanese artist Kenji Inoue states proudly that he is inspired by white flowers, butterflies, the summer, smiles, and rock 'n’ roll. In either acrylic or oil on canvas, he produces a remarkably fluid and diverse portfolio. Landscapes and figure studies are common and often blended themes in Inoue’s work, ranging from the traditional or the representational to the completely fantastic. The artist’s capricious styles are nonetheless united by a soft, hypnotic palette, and he often juxtaposes warm bodies against cool tones for a more striking contrast. Inoue’s paintings are sentimental and theatrical, exploring the drama of our subconscious through expansive and dark spaces, odd illuminations, and curious figures.

“My art has no meaning,” Kenji Inoue says, speaking to the value of free interpretation. “I never try to discuss my work. There is no additional value [to my words]." The artist avoids over-contextualizing his pieces for fear that explanations may interfere with the viewers' experiences of the work itself. His works can only be felt, not explained.

Kenji Inoue resides and works in Japan.

Exhibition Dates: September 21 – October 11, 2018

Reception: Thursday September 27, 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/Kenji_Inoue.aspx

Featured Artists:

GK AUSTIN II | Susana Bergero | Carol Carpenter | Ora Cohen | Natasha Estanga | Jorge Garcia-Sainz | Kenji Inoue | Tina Louise Lambert | Gabriele Pellerone | Nora Pineda | Fábio Salun | Sieglinde Scharf | Henrik Sjöström | Bo Song | YoungHee Woo

About the Exhibition

Autumn Equinox features works by fifteen artists who contend with the traditions of figuration and abstraction. These artists draw from the past to present fresh, contemporary perspectives on universal ideas.

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.