Painting is a liberating form of expression for Lushana Watson. Having gone deaf at the age of 21, she found herself in an unfamiliar silent world. Feeling at first the isolation of her condition, Watson turned to paint, through which she was able to explore the immensity and depth of contemplative, immersive silence. After recent surgery, which restored her hearing, Watson has found inspiration in the colours of life and the sound that follows.
Watson’s abstract canvases are made up of masses of individual concentric circles like bubbles that effervesce creating a shimmering surface of subtly graded hue and tone. The textured canvas shifts with the oils, creating a beautiful exploration of colors that retains both depth and poise. Some seem almost pearlescent or like the scales of an exotic fish, shimmering and vibrant, about to move. Painted with distinct sweeping brushstrokes, Watson’s use of pattern to create compositions that draw the viewer in is masterly, and the results are visually stunning.
Lushana Watson currently lives in Corning, New York.
Exhibition Dates: January 08, 2010 – January 29, 2010
Reception: Thursday, January 14, 2010, 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-
In a language as timeless as expression itself, the artists collected in Enigmatic Perspectives speak to our innermost spirits. In a voice, sometimes raw and caustic while other times refined, we find fascinating forms and verdant colors rich with symbolism and beauty. Instinctive by design, these powerful yet meditative tableaus arise from deep within each artist, allowing for personal interpretations from each viewer.
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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. 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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Public Relations
Agora Gallery
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