Mario De La Isla uses the power of photography to transform the real world into a fully realized dreamscape. Seeking an opportunity for quiet reflection, he approaches unfathomable places with his lens: gargantuan craters, calm seas, and truly endless skies.

He photographs with a focus on the shape and connection of color fields. The compositions are minimal and often split by the simple horizon line, depicting water, land, and clouds in the sky with softened textures. With vivid, yet natural colors, he uses the harmonious blues, yellows, and pinks of natural light to their most poetic effect.

De La Isla was born in El Paso, Texas and counts National Geographic, BBC nature documentaries, and Ansel Adams' work in Yosemite among his main influences.

Exhibition Dates: October 20  – November 9, 2017

Reception: Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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/Mario_De_La_Isla.aspx?ref=FAtext

Featured Artists:

Mario De La Isla  |  Petra Bernstein  |  Kathleen Messmer  |  Mila Gerasimova  |  Annette Schreiber  |  Gabriela Segura

About the Exhibition

Illumination: An Exhibition of Fine Art Photography

Illumination mingles a documentarian eye with photographs that are fanciful and abstract, showcasing through the works of several artists the full range of techniques and styles available to the creative photographer today.

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.