Julia Rowlands: The Art of Meditative Surrender

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  • November 10, 2018

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Julia Rowlands, Figurehead II, Oil on Canvas, 39.5'' x 39.5''
Julia Rowlands,Boatyard in Trees, Oil on Canvas, 20'' x 20''

NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Julia Rowlands in Discovery: Contemporary Art Perspectives from England. The exhibition opens November 10 and runs through December 1, 2018 with an opening reception on Thursday, November 15 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

The landscapes Julia Rowlands paints are densely compressed. Using the expressive qualities of her chosen medium (oil-on-canvas), she allows the twilight hues of her palette to offset what might otherwise glibly come across as traditional photographic realism. Her absorption in color provides her most distinguishing trait. Color becomes a sort of strategic tool, lending her compositions an emotional weight that augments her figurative disposition. Taking maritime subject-matter for her primary theme, Rowlands also recreates those intimate perspective that are part and parcel of suburban life—such as processions of cars trafficking in the shadows of trees, visible through a windshield.

Her Boatyard in Trees depicts exactly what the title indicates. This work’s almost Fauvist color scheme can suggest twilight, or a general attitude of tranquility as the viewer contemplates the hull of a boat that has been set aside for later use. Only the boat, and a few adjacent objects, are given the necessary detail to make them appear realistic. The trees extending into the background, and the water in the distance, have a dream-like indefiniteness about them.

Julia Rowlands,Road to Mousehole II, Oil on Canvas, 31.5''x 31.5''

Exhibition Dates: November 10 – December 1, 2018

Reception: Thursday, November 15, 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/Julia_Rowlands.aspx

Featured Artists:

Una D'Aragona | Ashley Hanson | Frances Hatch | Gordon Hunt | Laura Menzies | Julia Rowlands | Kate Walters | Melanie Young

About the Exhibition

Comprising seven artists, Discovery: Contemporary Art Perspectives from England is an ambitious digital exhibition that showcases a host of artistic styles. Ranging from figuration to abstraction, the exhibition gathers together works influenced by different historical periods, in an effort to demonstrate the sheer multiplicity of artistic values, ideals, and techniques operating in England 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.

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