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Valery Vinokurov’s Creative Explorations of Shape
Valery Vinokurov, Stone City, Oil on Canvas
About Valery Vinokurov:
The cubism of Pablo Picasso and the overlapping imagery found in the surrealism of Marc Chagall merge in Valery Vinokurov’s thought-provoking artwork. Although figurative, Vinokurov’s paintings are creative explorations of shape. He dissects shapes into more shapes, playing with the way we perceive objects. Groups of people are the predominate subject matter of Vinokurov’s paintings. Oftentimes, these people are trios of women. Whether appearing as sisters, nudes, or musicians they exude a peaceful yet strong presence. The cubist element to the paintings suggests the multifaceted aspect of womanhood, while the fact that three women interlock indicates a divine trinity. Although Vinokurov gives special attention to the feminine mystique, he also paints men and non-gender-specific humans. Furthermore, music and the city are recurring themes in his work. Meditative cool colors wash Vinokurov’s canvas. Soft blues, shy purples, dusty pinks, and brooding grays make the paintings serene and pensive. When Vinokurov works in bright colors, he punches up his moody pastels with heavy doses of red.
Exhibition Dates: October 1, 2008 through October 21, 2008
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 2, 2008, 6-8 pm
Gallery Location: 530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York
Gallery Hours: Tues - Sat, 11am - 6pm
Agora Gallery is a fine art gallery dedicated to the promotion of national and international artists, providing quality and original art to established and emerging collectors, catering to special events in support of fine art, organizations that foster social awareness and promote environmental issues . The gallery is also the publisher of ARTisSpectrum Magazine and the sponsor of Art-Mine.com
Agora Gallery
530 West 25th St
Chelsea, NY 10001
212-226-4151
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