South American Artist Juan Jose Prada Displays Original Artwork at Agora Gallery

Feb. 2, 2012 - PRLog -- The intriguing works of South American artist Juan Jose Prada are structured around one guiding central idea – that of classical structure, the kind that inspired the timeless sculpture of Ancient Greece and Rome. In fact, in earlier years Prada was more attracted by sculpture than by paint, and he was strongly influenced by renowned sculptors Gustav Vigeland and Gian Lorenzo Bernini. However, his works demonstrate his mastery of the media he has chosen more recently – oil on canvas and pencil on paper. The artist tackles such demanding subjects as invulnerability and human archetypes, delving into the structures humans create to understand themselves and the world, just as he creates formal structures to act as the basis of his work. Prada speaks of the inspiration of past masters such as Picasso, Ingres and in particular Leonardo de Vinci. Yet his awareness of his Latin cultural heritage, combined with an understanding of art history, makes his style truly unique.
Juan Jose Prada currently lives and works in South America.

Exhibition Dates: February 10, 2012 – March 1, 2012
Reception: Thursday, February 16, 2012, 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/Juan_Jose_Prada.aspx

About the Exhibition:

Infuse the short winter days with energy and warmth by visiting the exhibitions at Agora Gallery this February.  The Substance of Abstraction explores the variety and mystery of the world, diving into the essence of form and shape that make up our lived experience of reality. Intriguing, intelligent and full of fascinating detail and insight, these works provide a memorable occasion. The artists in Sensorial Perspectives express their interest and joy in the things they perceive, bringing to their art both their considerable artistic skills and their acute observational abilities in a combination that achieves dazzling results. Elemental Realms is characterized by a vibrant passion which enlivens and inspires those who come into contact with it. Lively and enthralling, these works provide a treat for those who are sensitive to atmosphere and the enormous potential of color.

Featured Artists:

The Substance of Abstraction
Lauren Abshire  |  Mikael Altersten  |  Carlos Luis Benavente  |  Angela Cibos-Reisinger  |  Jennifer Epprecht  |  HERMINE  |  David Jay Juter  |  Olivia Kapoor  |  Maryline Lemaitre  |  Jennifer Pinder  |  Micheline Raymond  |  Janice Sobel  |  Sieglinde Wagner

Sensorial Perspectives
Aurora Ave  |  LuisaElena Betancourt  |  Larry Frank  |  Rachel Hamburger  |  Nada Herman  |  Martin Machacek  |  Jose Ma Martinez  |  Tammy Phillips  |
Rusiko Plaksina  |  Alessandro Tamponi

Elemental Realms
Patricia Armour  |  Midori Furuhashi  |  Ucki Kossdorff  |  Armande Lebeau  |
Kaileigh Osarczuk  |  Agnès CH Peeters  |  Juan Jose Prada  |  Eleni Tsotsorou  |  
Guido Villa

Interviews with the artists and high resolution images are available upon request.

About Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery is a fine art gallery, established in 1984 and located in the heart of New York City’s Chelsea art galleries district. It 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. Gallery II, an elegant adjacent gallery space, gives artists the ideal area for a solo or group exhibition of their own, organized and publicized by Agora Gallery. 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 international talented artists as well as feature articles, reviews and interviews. Agora Gallery is also the sponsor of ARTmine, one of the most comprehensive resources available worldwide to view and purchase fine art. The gallery also runs Agora Art Blog, 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.