Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Åkersberga artist Lars Korse in Emerging Visions.
The opening reception will take place Thursday, January 7 from 6-8 p.m.
Any art lover who enjoys thought-provoking artworks and meeting talented and interesting artists is encouraged to attend.
About the artist
Swedish artist Lars Korse refers to his style of art as Teorealism, or “God Reality,” because he strives to show “both the visible and the invisible, thus the whole reality.” His paintings are wonderful amalgams of folk art and cubism, with occasional traces of influence from Klimt and Kandinsky. Working mainly from a yellow, brown, and gray palette, Korse shows a remarkable understanding of color, using the occasional dynamic slash of red or burst of green to enliven his scenes.
Inspired by a diverse range of sources from wildlife to biblical prophets, Korse alternates between abstraction and figurative work, much as he transitions between gouache and oil paint. When he was a teenager, Korse found himself drawn to the work of Vincent van Gogh, and to Still Life: Vase with Twelve Sunflowers in particular. Predictably, it was the colors that attracted him. Ultimately, Korse’s ambition for his paintings can be distilled to a single wish: “My hope is that my paintings have a great pervasive force,” he says. “I want my pictures to fill a person with joy.”
December 29, 2015 – January 14, 2016
Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 11-6
Featured artists:
Tiziana Fejzullaj | Ilgar Talibov | Kari Rindahl Endresen | FONSEK | Seppo Kari | Zequn Wu | Rozsa Dajka | Kuniko Anan Bartlett | Olivia Kapoor | Raul Mariaca Dalence | Sloane Merrick | Donna Shaffer | Eli Cantini | Lars Rasmussen | Antonio Zegarra | Joe Dugan | Lars Korse | Patricia Olguín
About the Exhibition
Emerging Visions: An Exhibition of Dimensions and Truths
In the exhibition Emerging Visions, artists from across the world draw from their life experiences and cultural influences to create a diverse display of aesthetic adventures. The works in this show range from the abstract to the figurative, touching upon surrealism, futurism, cubism, and just about everything in between. Cool landscapes meet celebrity portraits. Floral scenes meet abstract maelstroms. Two dimensions meet three. No matter what their subject or prefered methods, each artist speaks of fascinating and unavoidable truths. With a diversity sure to speak to any art lover, this exhibition is not to be missed.
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.
