CONTEMPORARY CONCEPT
Collective Exhibition
On view: May 25–30, 2022
4 W 43rd St. #416, New York, NY 10036
Both evoking and engaging, the midtown exhibition Contemporary Concept shines light on a collection of works by six contemporary artists under the theme of conceptual art that has dominated a great part of our community.
Whether in Miami or Hong Kong, we find conceptual pieces to be the cornerstone of the contemporary art scene. Exploring this approach, curator Alcinda Saphira provides guests at Saphira & Ventura Gallery, with the opportunity to interact and communicate on the diverse pieces that make up the exhibition.
Including concepts in works of art has been a tradition dating back centuries, when artists would use their medium to present elements of transcendence, philosophy, and spirituality. The works transporting a particular concept for the viewer to medidate on. This exhibition will feature such works and one example is that of Katy Le Blanc, an artist whose dedication to environemental activism has been accentuated in her mixed-media works showcasing the detriment human activity has created in modern times to our ecosystem. The artist has had a long career spanning both western and eastern traditions, encompassing various symbols in her works.
The works of Guil Calil, on the other hand, show the artist’s dedication to lyrical abstract beauty in terms of texture, his The Drams and Human Harshness series has had its exposure in vastly different regions ranging from the Emirates to Brazil. While Regula Bill, a figurative artist, creates her works with no conscious design plan, therefore establishing a work of art open to complete interpretation of the viewer. The artist draws her inspiration from figures, landscapes, and other representations which make their way into unique forms under the artist’s natural flow of execution.
Gerrit Oppelland-Hampel, an artist fascinated by the sensuality of color finds value within the work itself and has worked on a variety of paintings, both in her studio in Spain and Germany, emphasizing a playful juxtapositions and dialogue between shades. Lonell Nellessen, an artist inspired by the old masters, seeks to continue bringing beauty into the lives of others. Working in a single medium, Nellessen captures the grace of animals and landscapes and elevate them to conceptual symbols of beauty. Adelia Clavien, a multimedia artist will having have her iconic women series displayed as highlighting the inspiring concept the figures evoke.
RSVP: Info@artsvgallery.com
Curator by Alcinda Saphira
Production: Diego Ponce / Albert Valente / Liz Carvalho
Graphic Design: Camila Crivelenti
