Westchester Artist Joel Trieger Featured in Chelsea's Agora Gallery

NEW YORK, NY –

Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Newton-born Westchester-based artist Joel Trieger in The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition. The exhibitions open on August 22, 2014 and will remain on view until September 11, 2014. The opening reception will take place on the evening of Thursday, August 28, at 6-8pm.

About the Artist

Joel Trieger experiments with a wide array of art forms, including sculpture, woodcarving and music. His work in clay leans toward human figuration and a fascination with faces expressed in sculptural variations and claymation. Exceptionally adept when it comes to capturing the wide range of human emotion, his provocative visages caricature celebrity, anonymity and hyperreality with equal vigor. From full-scale narratives in relief to appealing freestanding sculptures, Trieger’s work never fails to elicit a smile.

Joel Trieger was born in Newton, MA and currently lives in Westchester. He has exhibited widely and produced work for television.

Exhibition Dates: August 22, 2014 – September 11, 2014

Reception: Thursday, August 28, 2014, 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/Joel_Trieger.aspx

Featured Artists:

The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition

Tuco Amalfi | Joaquin Amayar | Nicoletta Balani | Rudy Bortolini | Alexander Churchill | Andrew K. Currey | Renee De Gagne | Denise Dethlefsen | Amy Gilvary | Mack Gingles | Lauren Haggis | John Ilg | Ivannia Lasso | Mark Lloyd | Songnyeo Lyoo | Sergio Nates | John Nieman | Marlen Peix | annapont | Mario Roncaccia | Janet Rossi | Marcin Ryczek | Curtis Salonick | Riette Steenkamp | Joan Taltavull | Andreas Tomblin | Keiko Tomita | Joel Trieger | Brandy Trigueros | Tom Uebelherr | Judith Vergara Garcia | Maria Jose Vicuña | Logan Woodle

About the Exhibition

The artists who were selected by the 2014 Chelsea International Fine Art Competition’s independent juror, New York’s culture critic and curator, Mr. Carlo McCormick, are now able to demonstrate just why their artwork was chosen in the CIFAC Exhibition. Representing a variety of media and styles, the artworks on display cover a broad range of subjects and techniques. However, the passion and drive of these talented artists is visible throughout, making the viewing experience invigorating and expansive.

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 andpopular 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.

Photo credit: Agora Gallery