Enjoy the Mystical Impressions of R. Porter Finch in Masters of the Imagination
AGORA GALLERY PRESENTS MASTERS OF THE IMAGINATION
[USPRwire, Wed Aug 25 2010] Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature Mexican artist, R. Porter Finch, in Masters of the Imagination. The exhibition is scheduled to run from September 10, 2010 through October 1, 2010 (opening reception: Thursday, September 16, 2010).
Working with radiantly rich hues and luminescent neons, R. Porter Finch creates a visual impression of the mystical. In the varied, experimental mark of his abstractions there is an exploration of the psyche, a vision of the eternal and internal spirit. The florescent string art and traditional dress of the Huichol tribe neighboring his rustic studio home in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, as well as their ritualized use of peyote to access the spirit world and heal mental illness, fascinated Finch and became an important influence in his works. Submitting to the vibrancy and energy of his acrylic paints, Finch allows himself to experience the pure joy of his mediums in a style which has been called mystical impressionism. Spirituality is at the heart of all that Finch creates and he has devoted much of his life to the study of a course in Miracles.
A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Finch studied with the Sorbonne in Paris and Rhodes College.
Exhibition Dates: September 10, 2010 – October 1, 2010
Reception: Thursday, September 16, 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/r._porter_finch.aspx
One of the primary characteristics of Latin American art is an imaginative scope that comes across in the aptly named group show “Masters of the Imagination: The Latin American Fine Art Exhibition.” This selection of gifted artists possess the same creative spirit that has been celebrated by artists such as Bravo, Tamayo, Rivera, Obaldia and Botero. Around each corner visitors will enjoy exploring and experiencing the intricate color, form, and textures of Latin America, not merely with the eyes, but the heart.
Featured Artists:
Ignacio Alperin Bruvera, Cristina Arnedo, Erich Birchmeier, Carlos Cabán, Marcela Cadena, Humberto Cuan, María Susana Dos Santos, Flor Echevarria, Maria de los Angeles Espinosa, R. Porter Finch, Ivan Hurtado Lorenzo, Ivanrod, Ivanka Kovacevic, Marcela Krause Porter, Claudia Lamas, Ilka Lemos, Hugo Martínez Rapari, Jacqueline Mitri, Mariana Morales, Andre Netto, Patricia Pieschacón, Marcelo Pizzolo, Adelia Sayeg, Wuilfredo Soto
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.
