West Hartford Artist Tina McDowell to Exhibit in New York this May

Tina McDowell’s paintings reflect a life lived globally, but they speak most clearly of the influence that the flowing nature of water and the concept of ebb and flow have had on her life.

Her work combines subtle changes in texture and silhouettes which convey a sense of distance and scale, evocative of oceanic textures and movement. In her recent work, there is a great sense of rebirth and return emphasized by the rich depth of color and use of reflections and other spectral textures which flow seamlessly together except when deliberately, and dramatically, separated.

The sense of rebirth in McDowell’s work mirrors her ability to consistently recreate herself and her art, particularly in regard to her earlier work. Though her paintings touch on a variety of styles, McDowell imparts cohesion to her work through her distinctive themes and stylistic touches. Her ability to meld representational and abstract art in particular convey a sophisticated sense of being and place, while the allusive aspect of her work, including distinctive print-like patterning, showcase McDowell’s skill at re-contextualizing texture in her own way.

From an Italian background, McDowell was born in France and today lives in the United States

Exhibition Dates: May 20, 2016 – June 9, 2016

Reception: Thursday May 26, 2016, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 11-6

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

Event URL: http://www.agora-gallery.com/artistpage/Tina_McDowell.aspx

Featured Artists

Gerry Defries | Juli Schuszler | Erin Cooke | Natia Malazonia | Javier Pastor | Simon Raskina | TOTO | Susana Cecilia Taratuty | Xiaoqing Zhang | Joan Shimabukuro | Andrea De Luigi | Kirsi Neuvonen | Marilyn Cochrane | Carla Negron | Judy Howie Coury | Kristina Garon | Susan Marx | Tina McDowell

About the Exhibition

Magical May Art at Agora Gallery

The artworks of Elixir of Nature express the individual perspectives of artists who have spent time examining and peeling back the layers of what we ordinarily accept as reality to uncover the mysterious and almost magical nature of the world. From abstraction to photorealism, the artists in this exhibition prove their mastery over color and form by elevating their subjects from just visual to immersive, sensational experiences.

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.

Images:

Tina McDowell, Ocean's Soul, Acrylic _ Oil on Canvas, 23''x 30''

Tina McDowell, Colors of a New Dawn, Oil on Canvas, 24''x 20''

Tina McDowell, Immersion, Oil on Canvas, 36''x 24''

Tina McDowell, Spring Thraw, Oil on Canvas, diptych, 55''x 31''