Sung Hong Produces Dreamlike Works in Four Degrees of Abstraction at Agora Gallery
Creating from the realm of the unconscious, Hong's highly theoretical works reject the constraints of traditional representational art and instead deal exclusively with non objective imagery, focusing on texture, color and line.
[USPRwire, Wed Oct 07 2009] Chelsea’s Agora Gallery is pleased to present a four part collective exhibition that is scheduled to run from October 2, 2009 through October 23, 2009.
Sung Hong's mixed media pieces experiment with the concept of Automation to produce dreamlike works of total abstraction. Creating from the realm of the unconscious, Hong's highly theoretical works reject the constraints of traditional representational art and instead deal exclusively with non-objective imagery, focusing on texture, color and line. The airy depth of each canvas recalls Sung Hong's mental and artistic process. The eye delves into the mysterious space of the canvas, as the artist has allowed her unconscious mind to guide the construction. By working in a muted color palette on a richly textured surface, her canvases portray a powerful, but inherently quiet and introspective presence. Her artwork calls to the viewer, beckoning them forward with their textural complexity and hold the attention with a tenuous and intriguing balance.
Sung Hong is a graduate of the prestigious Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington DC. Her work has been exhibited internationally in Washington DC, New York, Maryland, and Korea. She teaches abstract art at Chesapeake College, MD.
The unique styles and working methods of the artists showcased in Four Degrees of Abstraction are a consequence of seeking to express the ineffable in new, personal ways. Rapturous beauty combines with intriguing symbolism to explore the inner and outer worlds; each artwork becomes a note in a collective effort to unlock the mysteries of being. Sensorial Realities is a collection of whimsical works of contemporary art exploring both the spiritual and earthly themes. These visionary artists take us on a merry expedition though mystic jungles and intergalactic realms, while delving into the yearly cycles of birth and rebirth. Other works focus on the timeless, transformative power of the figure. Together these creative minds provide us with an extraordinary art experience. Soothing naturalist vistas await audiences of The Portal of Tranquility. Nature has always retained the power to enhance our understanding of ourselves and these artists recognize the potent visual possibilities of the natural domain. Here we find each painter, in varying degrees of realism, striking out on their own path and taking delight in the rhythms and energies of the creation itself. The Saturated Palette is a collection of artists conceiving novel forms of expressive abstract painting. Highly energetic and personal, these artists forge new pathways of visual articulation, while exploring music, philosophy and performing arts. The selection of art works will delight audiences who embark upon an exploration of imagery rich with symbolism and a vigorous pulse. This is contemporary painting at it’s finest: colorful, brave, and breathtaking.
Exhibition Dates: October 2, 2009 – October 23, 2009
Reception: Thursday, October 08, 2009, 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/artistpage/sung_hong.aspx
Featured Artists:
Four Degrees of Abstraction- Kristina Garon, Sung Hong, Suzete Martins, Christopher Voss
Sensorial Realities- Michael Berger, David Jeffery Frank, Melissa Norenberg, Ren Seffer, Christopher Stone, Tineke Wilde
The Portal of Tranquility- Alexei Adamov, Kerstin Arnold, Abdelkhalek Idmalk, Paul Tappenden and Joanna Dickey, Marc van der Leeden
The Saturated Palette- Taras Borovyk, Jenifer Carey, Lenore Sempert, Kensuke Shimizu
About Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery is a fine art gallery located in the heart of New York City’s Chelsea art galleries 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. 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.
