NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of SirK in A Splendid Summer Showcase. The exhibition opens August 24 and runs through September 14, 2019 with an opening reception on Thursday, September 5 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 

Kristina Tonev, also known as SirK, has been painting since childhood. Her journey as an artist started young in the countryside of Lithuania and although she has experienced tragedy, the light and positivity of her community pushed her to follow her passion. As an adult, SirK traveled Europe, America and the UK before deciding to settle in England. Her curiosity for painting led her to private lessons where she honed her skills; she learned an acrylic pouring technique, that combined, with a unique brushstroke method became her signature style. 

The landscapes of her childhood influenced her early works and SirK strived to create paintings that were bright and positive amongst the difficult post-Soviet Union setting. In 2017, she married and gave birth to her son Leon. The growth of her family deepened her love for the arts and is the inspiration for her current body of work. Her paintings have been recognized throughout the art community and have been the recipient of several prestigious awards. 

Exhibition Dates: August 24 – Sept 14, 2019

Reception: Thursday, September 5, 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/Exhibition/Splendid_8_24_2019-Artist-SirK.aspx

Featured Artists:

Chinemerem Omeh | Stephanie A. Pitoy | SirK | Marliese Scheller | Mariela Soldano | Sandra Guy | Charlotte Lisboa | Tringa Khadija | Yutaka Fujimori | Salwa Almoayyed | Leandro Miguel Cruz | Ada Luisa Trillo | Rachel Misenar | Jerry Anderson | Aaron Pierre Pines | Gray | Ai-Wen Wu Kratz | JANINA Leigue

About the Exhibition

In and Out of the Garden is a collective exhibition presented by Agora Gallery, featuring work by nine different artists with mediums ranging from painting to mixed-media to installation. Natural forms, expressive compositions, and bold color palettes create an energetic narrative focused on the exhilarating and intoxicating reality of the human experience.

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.