Darien Artist Samantha Malpass' Paintings in New York City Gallery Exhibit

An announcement from Agora Gallery in New York City:

Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Darien artist Samantha Malpass in Sensorial Realms. The exhibition opens on Dec. 23 and runs until Jan. 15, with a reception on January 8. Any art lover who enjoys thought-provoking artworks and meeting talented and interesting artists is encouraged to attend.

About the Samantha Malpass

A wanderlust lifestyle and eclectic photographs of her travels serve as the source of inspiration for artist Samantha Malpass. Through striking contrasts and bold colors, she creates an intimacy with her subjects that reflects a free-spirited spontaneity.

Her liquid, impressionistic style is deliberate yet borne out of the moment, absent planning or forethought.

“From classical preliminary sketches to thick dripping layers, I drift in and out of consciousness, creating fluent, textured imperfections,” explains Malpass. Richly saturated hues and evocative forms capture the soul and style of each subject.

Malpass often works on several pieces at once, transferring working elements from canvas to canvas, building upon layers until each work moves and inspires. These hybrid techniques create works that are remarkably distinctive.

They reveal her classical influences and a love of bold colors and free-flowing brushstrokes. Whether creating figurative pieces or landscapes, the works of Malpass are emotionally compelling, lush and evocative.

She succeeds in connecting with viewers on levels both subconscious and subliminal, creating lasting impressions that demonstrate a striking talent.

Exhibition Dates: Dec. 23, 2014 – Jan. 15, 2015

Reception: Thursday Jan. 8, 2015, 6 to 8 p.m.

Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, Chelsea, New York

About the Exhibition

Art That Takes the Audience on A Journey

When you take a step into Sensorial Realms you are entering many universes at once. The unique talents of the featured artists revise and warp reality, their works acting as filters through which the viewer may revisit familiar scenes with eyes afresh.

Abstracted landscapes, celebrity portraits, and everything in between meet in this astounding collection to confront viewers with their expectations of art, media, nature, and the human experience.

Assembled with great care, Sensorial Realms offers a gracious balance between serenity and chaos: striking viewers with stark emotional dissonance, then soothing them with harmonious, flowing beauty.

About Agora Gallery

Agora Gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery located in the heart of Chelsea’s fine art district in New York. Established in 1984, Agora Gallery specializes in connecting art dealers and collectors with national and international artists. The art gallery’s expert consultants are available to assist corporate and private clients in procuring original artwork to meet their organization’s specific needs and budget requirements.

With a strong online presence and popular online gallery, ARTmine, coupled with the spacious and elegant physical gallery space, the work of our talented artists, who work in diverse media and styles, can receive the attention it deserves. Over the years Agora Gallery has sponsored and catered to special events aimed at fostering social awareness and promoting the use of art to help those in need.

Photos:

All contributed:

First Image: Closeup of “Savage Heat”

Second image: Savage Heat
Acrylic on Canvas

60” x 36”

Third image: Jimi, 2014
Acrylic on Canvas
49” x 49”

Fourth image: White Flame, 2014
Acrylic on Canvas
60” x 36”