Mark Ward Paints Exuberant Landscapes in the Saturated Palette at Agora GalleryAgora gallery presents the saturated palette
By: Agora Gallery Mark Ward follows in the great artistic tradition of landscape painting. He does not, however, paint on location. Like generations before him, the scenes are created in miniature in the studio. Yet where Gainsborough would have used found twigs and mosses to compose his backdrops, Ward constructs his from paper, plasticine, string, buttons, pipe-cleaners and other studio materials. Immaculately composed and exquisitely painted in a Hyperrealist manner, the models allow Ward accurately to capture light and shadow whilst adding an exuberantly surreal aspect to these natural vistas. Ward’s use of strong primary and secondary colors with distinct patterns links back to his time spent living and teaching in Kenya. Bridging his connection to the landscape and his childhood imaginings of ‘Africa,’ his paintings connect not with a photo-realist notion of the places, but the impressions they left. A photograph can obscure the experience of a time and location, leaving an impoverished impression. Ward’s paintings offer us a vibrant homecoming. Mark Ward currently lives and works in Suffolk, England. Exhibition Dates: May 11, 2010 – June 01, 2010 Reception: Thursday, May 13, 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- The Saturated Palette displays the expressive central role that an artist’s palette plays in the creation of a painting. Highly energetic and personal, these artists forge new pathways of visual articulation, while exploring music, philosophy and distant locales. The selection of art works will delight audiences who embark upon an exploration of imagery rich with symbolism and a vigorous pulse. This is contemporary painting at it’s finest: colorful, brave, and breathtaking. Featured Artists: Cary Griffiths, Ellen Juell, Marty Maehr, Mark Ward, Bill Watson About Agora Gallery Agora Gallery is a fine art gallery located in the heart of New York City’s Chelsea art 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. At the end of 2009, Agora Gallery opened its doors to a new exhibition space. This beautifully designed and spacious new gallery will showcase artists and their work in a significant solo exhibition environment. 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. Contact: Lee Eagle Public Relations Agora Gallery Lee@agora-gallery.com End
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