Danish artists exhibit at Agora Gallery in New York

Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Danish-born Malaga-based artist Ole Gahms Henriksen in Enigmatic Realms and Danish artist Lone Hedegaard in Realms of Figuration. The exhibitions open on September 16 and run until October 7, 2014, with an opening reception on September 18 to which all art lovers are invited.

Realms of Figuration will feature artist including Lone Hedegaard, Raija Merilä, Patricia Olguín, Aaron C. Stone and Emmanuelle Tournois.

Enigmatic Realms will feature artists Lisa Froment, Ole Gahms Henriksen, Shakespeare Guirand, Susumu Hasegawa, Virginia Knapp, Alan McKee, Daniel S. Solloway, Lucien Tilly, Dave Toporowski and Martin VARHO.

These two exhibitions featuring the Danish artists run September 16, 2014 – October 7, 2014. The reception will be Thursday, September 18, 2014 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. The Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 11-6. Agora Gallery is located at 530 West 25th St, Chelsea, New York. Visit www.agora-gallery.com.

About Lone Hedegaard

Danish artist Lone Hedegaard creates paintings that come from happiness – bright pops of energy and positivity that light up their surrounding world. With brilliant pigments, a mix of figurative and abstract elements, a strong sense of narrative and numerous references to pop culture, Hedegaard’s work lightens the mood of a room and draws people in with its unusual textures and exuberant colors. The artist believes that any type of work should come from happiness and make a difference in the world, a philosophy she applies to her painting. Hedegaard is constantly playing and experimenting with texture and technique. She frequently textures her paintings with sawdust, glass marbles, sand, eggshells, plants and other things she finds during the day. She says her goal is to create something original that is grounded in her attitude and life, and has spent many years developing a divergent style unlike that of anyone else. This approach is even reflected in Hedegaard’s unique artistic signature, a section of three squares that look like holes in the canvas.

Event URL: http://www.agora-gallery.com/artistpage/Lone_Hedegaard.aspx

About Ole Gahms Henriksen

Minimalist painter Ole Gahms Henriksen creates subtly layered pieces of art that he perceives as living works, constantly changing and incomplete until a viewer defines how to approach and contain them. Perhaps it is this sense of the uncontainable and inexpressible that makes Ole’s work so compelling. With numerous applications of pigment and textured brushstrokes, the artist has developed his own unique brand of minimalism that focuses on color. Using acrylic pigments because they dry quickly, Ole paints subtle variations of the same hue one on top of another, until he feels the piece is complete. He says the simplicity of his paintings and technique reflect the simplicity of life, creating a spiritual understanding of the inexplicable — a practice that the painter extends not only to his art, but to his life as well. Born in Denmark, Ole studied art at Det Fynske Kunstakademi in Odense and has called Spain home for many years. He says his work is inspired by the light in Spain, the curves of the Andalusian Mountains, and the crashing of the waves on the Mediterranean coast.

Event URL: http://www.agora-gallery.com/artistpage/Ole.aspx

About Agora Gallery

Agora Gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery located in the heart of Chelsea’s fine art district in New York. Established in 1984, Agora Gallery specializes in connecting art dealers and collectors with national and international artists. The art gallery’s expert consultants are available to assist corporate and private clients in procuring original artwork to meet their organization’s specific needs and budget requirements. With a strong online presence and popular online gallery, ARTmine, coupled with the spacious and elegant physical gallery space, the work of our talented artists, who work in diverse media and styles, can receive the attention it deserves. Over the years Agora Gallery has sponsored and catered to special events aimed at fostering social awareness and promoting the use of art to help those in need.

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