View the Imaginative Works of Mary Nangah in Enigmatic Realms at Agora Gallery

June 9, 2010 - PRLog -- Mary Nangah’s bold and imaginative work in oil explores the enigmatic duplicity of the female body and its crowning, most contentious, adornment. Whether rendered in swooping gestures of luscious, edible pigment, stealthy digital enhancements or real fringe adhered right to canvas, hair – a human feature imbued with manifold emotional, psychological and cultural implications - functions simultaneously as subject and precious talisman within Nangah’s trajectory of form. While her use of digital imaging foregrounds the shifting nature of identity in the age of technology, her paintings retain a lush and gestural quality which suggests sublime union, and the thrill of escapism.
Originally from Cameroon, West Africa, her work is informed by her transcultural background and reflects the intersection of global nationality, culture and life experiences in the spirit of the contemporary African diasporic tradition. Mary Nangah immigrated to the United States at the age of twelve and received her BFA from the University of Texas at Dallas and her MFA at Parsons, The New School. She currently lives and works in New York City.
Exhibition Dates:  June 04, 2010 – June 25, 2010   
Reception:  Thursday, June 10, 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-gallery.com/ArtistInvite/Mary_Nangah.aspx

Inventive and spontaneous, the mind of each artist is a world unto itself and they are compelled towards the act of creation. Within Enigmatic Realms audiences may observe the sheer endless forms of inspiration within our grasp. Life experiences, spirituality, and natural splendor become the muse for the talented individuals collected here, as they take us on a journey into the world as seen through their eyes.

Featured Artists:
D. Loren Champlin, Alex Hook, Alejandro Mandel, Mary Nangah, Barbara Palka Winek, Kiran Sainani, Terry Wang, Nathalie Weis

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