“The purpose of art” says Picasso, “is to wash the dusts of everyday life.” In the great variety of art we come across in our digital age, we still wash the dusts of our daily life with powerful works. In its upcoming collective exhibition, Saphira & Ventura displays seven contemporary artists encompassing both abstract and figurative traditions. The exhibition, curated by Alcinda Saphira, will be open for viewing on August 03, 2022 at Saphira & Ventura Gallery, on 4 W 43rd St. #416 from 6pm to 8pm and will be available until August 08, 2022.

The exhibition will host several artists from different parts of the world and with a versatile background. Of such artists that currently has an online exhibition available is Andrea Brêtas, a digital artist and photographer continuously testing new mediums and subjects, both in the figurative tradition with models as well as abstractions. This is a theme picked up by New York based artist, Vikash Jha, whose abstract works highlight the use of unconventional textures as well as an appreciation for stark lighting contrast. The gallery will also exhibit works by Huang Xiang, the iconic Chinese calligrapher whose works made a great impact in the Chinese art scene of the late 20th century. Xiang’s work blends poetry and abstraction, illustrating a dynamic blend of provocative themes fused with a growing emergence of Chinese art. This somewhat parallels the works of another artist, Regular Magrit-Bill, an abstract artist yet whose works on paper and board, have an almost surreal and minimalistic element to them. While her canvas works focus on the powerful relationship between complimentary colors, such as blue and yellow.  Rita BasuMallick, likewise based in New York, will have her works featured in this exhibition. The artist’s inspirations of impressionism and old masters can be seen in her canvas paintings. Rachael Brown likewise has an inspiration, however, in her works, using acrylic instead of oil, the artist focuses on scenic landscapes and floral patterns. Returning to abstraction, the paintings of Quebec-based artist, Aro, touch on abstract representations featuring  spirals which juxtapose a plethora of colors on a solid plane, creating an elegant ambiance for the spectator.

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Curator by Alcinda Saphira 
Production: Diego Ponce / Carolina Hinterhoff / Albert Valente / Liz Carvalho
Design: Camila Crivelenti