Rory D.L. Moorer Brings the Phantasmagoria of Public Spectacles in The Portal to Enigma at Agora

July 7, 2009 - PRLog -- Chelsea’s Agora Gallery announced they will launch an art exhibition consisting of four parts that is scheduled to run from July 21, 2009 through August 11, 2009.

Rory D.L. Moorer brings the phantasmagoria of public spectacles from far and wide to the painterly canvas. Rory's paintings can be viewed as if they were studies for murals, works clearly imagined for public spaces and meant to attract a broad and diverse viewership. His subjects range from the Spanish Boulevard of the Bulls to the all-American Sox vs. Stripes St. Jeter. He credits scholastic art programs with initially sparking his interest in art and hopes to give back to the community by conjuring approachable and populist images. When asked how his background contributes to his work as an artist, Rory says he "looks at situations and environments that [he] hadn't actually experienced through an outsiders approach," and this in turn allows him to have a fresh perspective. Adding an illustrator's talent for humor and a vibrant panache for graphic style, Rory D.L. Moorer paints paintings that transform the gallery experience into something as engaging as "a day at the ballpark."

Exhibition Dates:    July 21, 2009 – August 11, 2009
Reception:     Thursday, July 23, 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.      

Featured Artists:
Metamorphosis- Daniel Guillen, Sisa Jasper, Sandra Schawalder, Gayl Sharabi, Vladimir Titov, Nina Tuqtaman Valetova
Labyrinth of Color- Marie Ban, Aktrice Edith Egger, Devon Govoni, Maciej Hoffman, Lali Lalie
Portal to Enigma- Tsisana Kavtaradze-Eyerman , Rory D.L. Moorer, T. White
The Persistance of Form- Isabel Bolivar, Anna Carina Fleischhacker, Sandra McArthur, Mary Nangah, Guy Nelvand, Eleanor Sackett

About the Exhibition
The Portal to Enigma collects three contemporary artists whose visionary works defy easy definition as they craft personal revelations with a powerful, expressive force. This phenomenal selection of paintings confronts the viewer with poetic visual puzzles and graceful statements about the human subconscious. Literally reaching out into the abyss, Labyrinth of Color finds artists as they approach the deepest regions of our real and imagined space. Radiant colors shine forth, as each artist travels into the unknown, bringing back surreal visions of our universe to share with audiences. Visitors will enjoy exploring and interpreting the messages so brilliantly expressed through the power of color. Metamorphosis is a captivating journey into the hearts and minds of a talented grouping of artists with unique backgrounds and experiences. The works explores the possibilities beyond our ordinary perception, keying into personal insights, metaphysical concepts, and timeless mysteries beyond each corner is a new way of perceiving the world that will electrify fans of contemporary art. For art lovers who are seeking unbridled visionary painting, they need search no longer. The versatility displayed in the works of The Persistence of Form underscores the idea that as long as people dream and imagine art will never cease to exist, inspire, and bring about contemplation in others. These talented artists bring their thoughts and feelings to reality in a stunning variety of styles and forms that will touch audiences long after viewing the painting.

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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.