NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Larry Greenberg 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

Larry Greenberg’s figures live in dark caves and “infinite voids”, wrestling with feelings of loneliness and despair. Inspired by his childhood, the artist uses drawing and painting to explore themes of social apathy and its effect on the human psyche. Recalling the expressive nature of artists Pablo Picasso and Francis Bacon, Greenberg chooses to leave his figures half-rendered as if their identities were somehow incomplete. What look like theatre masks and ghostly apparitions in Opus 434 and Ball Point Pen reveal the tumultuous pain of these jilted characters as they grapple with the weight of their own existence.

The artist believes in "listening" to his paintings and drawings as he lets the work dictate his next move. He’s long used his personal experiences to relate to the abuse and suffering of various groups throughout modern history. Born after WWII in Brooklyn, NY, Larry Greenberg studied math and science at City College before switching his major to art. He currently lives in Woodland Park, NJ and works as a part-time instructor at Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ.

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/Larry_Greenberg.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.