Cambridge artist Alexander Knutrud: Giving Dreams the Force of Life at Agora Gallery NYC

In Alexander Knutrud’s paintings, dreams and fantasies take on a vibrant physical presence. While he shows a strong ability to illustrate the contours of realism in his work, the artist puts those skills to use in works that depict a world existing outside the boundaries of reality. Mythical creatures will float through a moody sky, or a dreamlike building will emerge from the pages of a book. Equally influenced by nature and science fiction, he brings the essence of both alive. Knutrud says that he aims to show his lucid dreams in his paintings, and he succeeds at that goal.

Employing deep, rich colors and giving his paintings a fully realized sense of depth and space, Knutrud provides each image with a tactile quality that grounds even the most fantastical scene. Working in oils, acrylics and watercolors on paper, canvas and board, the artist captures a wide variety of textures, juxtaposing sharp lines with soft areas of color. The resulting works have a stylistic density and variety that mirrors their boundary-crossing themes. Knutrud lives and works in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Exhibition Dates: June 14, 2016 – July 5, 2016

Reception: Thursday June 16, 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/Alexander_Knutrud.aspx

Featured Artists:

Mélange of Milieu

Fanny Horowitz | Marian Gaucher | Tiziana Fejzullaj | Gabriel Riggioni | Iva Milanova | Alexander Knutrud | CAVADA | Mache del Campo | Zhenkun Li | Jorge Shen | Cheryl Pettigrew | Arno Goossens | Michael Ostromooukhov | Kirsten Hagen | Melissa Helene | Juliet Evans | Duane Anderson | Cherril Kolesik | GOTASI

About the Exhibition

Celebrate the Beauty of the Everyday at Agora Gallery

The art of Mélange of Milieu reflects the varied backgrounds and connections of its creators. Each artist brings their love for particular elements of their world to bear in their work, allowing their passions to shape their compositions. Whether focusing on rendering the tiny elements in a painting, or paying homage to the quiet moments that make up daily life, each artist brings a special focus to a part of our world in this exhibition. Returning the focus to the beauty of the everyday, the artists of Mélange of Milieu bring new dynamics to realism. With vibrant colors and penetrating compositions, this collection of works will help any viewer to see the world around them in new and exciting ways.

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:

Above the Tallest Tree, Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 46

Fairylight Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 10 x 20

Gatekeeper, Acrylic & Oil on Canvas, 10 x 20