NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Claudio Stefanoni in Opening the Window. The exhibition opens March 26 and runs through April 16, 2019 with an opening reception on Thursday, March 28 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

Claudio Stefanoni’s artworks lucidly depict dreams. Influenced by Pollock and his gestural brushwork as well as Rothko's eye for astonishing color combinations, Stefanoni feels more in tune with American Expressionism painting than the traditions of photography proper. The way his works present themselves is just as important as their content; form rests on an equal footing with subject matter. In terms of subject matter, however, Stefanoni tackles themes as fate, fatality, and chance.

While photography is only a part of Stefanoni’s practice, he does aspire to bring photography into conversation with other artistic mediums, sidestepping the typical expectations (such as hyper-realism) that most people attribute to photographic works. Kosmos 2.45 is typical of Stefanoni’s output in this respect. Building the image into a circular shape, the nebulous energy captured in the piece takes on the appearance of a cosmos. The work could also be interpreted as resembling an eye, gazing back at the viewer who gazes into it. Similar to the experience of meditative immersion, Kosmos 2.45 becomes a contemplative environment: viewers can approach the work without knowing it’s a printed reproduction.

Exhibition Dates: March 26 – April 16, 2019

Reception: Thursday, March 28, 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/artistpage/Claudio_Stefanoni.aspx

Featured Artists:

Carlos Arango (clos) | Emmanuelle Auzias | Fleur Cowgill | Howard Harris | Vanessa Elaine | Benjamin L.M. | Pedro Vargas | Renzo Sanchez-Silva | Claudio Stefanoni | Wendy Yeager | Cordes Yorio

About the Exhibition

Opening the Window is a group exhibition that explores that nuances between abstract and figurative works. Featuring eleven artists, the exhibition incorporates works in different media, showcasing landscapes, and well as works that alter the conventional framing of figurative objects. In this way, the exhibition includes purely abstract works that nevertheless demonstrate a fidelity to spatial perception and the communication of meaning.

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.