Fractured Space and Time Collide in Works by Hariclia Michailidou in The Odyssey Within

Dec. 15, 2009 - PRLog -- At the heart of Hariclia Michailidou's stunning images are complex ideas about universal forms and the evolution of shapes in our universe. She has stated that the grandeur of the cosmos, and our ideas about the unknowns of infinity and eternity, are at times tormenting and at times exalting, but that it is this very mysterious duality that inspires her work. She takes celestial imagery and re-imagines it to create unique portraits of what she calls the diverse morphology of our universe.

She also makes use of surreal symmetry to create otherworldly tableaus, which are both alien yet familiar. Fractured space and time collide in luminescent clusters as size and dimension are stretched by the mass of galaxies speeding by and colliding, looking as if they could also be microscopic life forms. Space bends and light becomes palpable, almost tactile, and it is this quality of her visionary images, coupled with the mystery that lies at their core, which gives these works their power and their humility.
The Odyssey Within is a captivating survey of modern-day artists from Greece and Italy. The artistic conceptions vary dramatically while retaining a distinctive European character attentive to the human condition. Works of both quiet introspection and visual bravado are included, offering a unique look into the contemporary art coming from these two prominent Mediterranean locales.
Exhibition Dates: December 15, 2009 – January 5, 2010
Reception: Thursday, December 17, 2009, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, New York City
Gallery Hours: Tues – Sat, 11a.m. - 6 p.m.
Event URL: http://www.agora-gallery.com/artistpage/hariclia_michaili...

Featured Artists:
Aristi, Tommaso Arscone, Maurizio Bassi, Simone Berrini, Leonardo Ciccarelli, Symona Colina, Marco Antonio Didu, Ligia Dorina Dumitrache, Fotis Galanopoulos, Gio, Bruno Greco, Jeanfilip, Michelangelo Mandich, Hariclia Michailidou, Francesco Mino, Amedeo Palazzi, Costas Petrides, Occhi Pinti, Alberto Quoco, Chrys Roboras

About Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery is a fine art gallery located in the heart of New York City’s Chelsea art galleries district that was established in 1984 and is famous for showcasing a spectacular array of talented artists from around the world and around the corner, while providing quality and original art to collectors. The gallery also publishes ARTisSpectrum Magazine, a bi-annual magazine that is distributed to museums, galleries, art institutions and art schools around the world. It provides artists, collectors, museums, galleries, art organizations and enthusiasts with access to the work of internationally talented emerging and mid-level artists as well as feature articles, reviews and interviews. Agora Gallery is also the sponsor of Art-Mine.com, one of the most comprehensive resources available worldwide to view and purchase fine art from emerging, mid-level and well-established artists. Most recently, the gallery launched http://agoraartgalleryblog.com, a blog designed to provide helpful information and advice for artists while providing a forum for artists to help one another by sharing their experiences and thoughts.

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About Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery is a fine art gallery located in the heart of New York City’s Chelsea art galleries district that was established in 1984 and is famous for showcasing a spectacular array of talented artists from around the world and around the corner, while providing quality and original art to collectors. The gallery also publishes ARTisSpectrum Magazine, a bi-annual magazine that is distributed to museums, galleries, art institutions and art schools around the world. It provides artists, collectors, museums, galleries, art organizations and enthusiasts with access to the work of internationally talented emerging and mid-level artists as well as feature articles, reviews and interviews. Agora Gallery is also the sponsor of Art-Mine.com, one of the most comprehensive resources available worldwide to view and purchase fine art from emerging, mid-level and well-established artists.