Structured Softness: Russian Artist Tamara Grizjuk at Agora Gallery

NEW YORK, NY, November 23, 2011

There is a bold dichotomy present in Russian artist Tamara Grizjuk's abstractions, a powerful balance delicately poised between colorful, sharply angular shapes and the sensitive, atmospheric softness of the brushstrokes. Moving away from archaic, ethnic motives and the theme of Siberian identity, Grizjuk creates art of freedom and form, focused solely within her bold and enigmatic aesthetic senses. These paintings in oil on canvas draw viewers inward, inviting contemplation into their mysterious vision and meaning. "Painting has always brought me great joy. I find it the best way to communicate my ideas and feelings," she explains. "I use color, rhythm and composition as the most important elements of constructing a canvas." The result is something that expresses a sense of powerful energy, as the artist's state of mind is transformed into a synthesis of color and shape.
Tamara Grizjuk was introduced to art watching her father, painter Nikolai Grizjuk, at work in his studio. Now a respected artist in her own right, she has exhibited extensively throughout Russia, Europe, and China.

Exhibition Dates: November 29 - December 20, 2011
Reception: Thursday, December 1, 2011, 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/Tamara_Grizjuk.aspx

About the Exhibition

Brighten up your winter days by visiting Agora Gallery to view four new exhibitions. The Pursuit of Excellence: an Exhibition of Contemporary Russian Art displays the powerful, passionate creations of talented Russian artists. Labyrinth of Abstraction introduces work which will inspire and enlighten, as artists explore varied techniques and media to express their fascinating ideas and feelings. You will be enthralled by the work in Idiosyncratic Expressions, which represents the personal insights and emotions of dynamic, compelling artists. There is also a delightful and memorable solo exhibition, Quo Vadis?, which presents the work of remarkable artist Z. Todorova who investigates the deep connections between humanity and the world in which we live.

Featured Artists:
The Pursuit of Excellence: an Exhibition of Contemporary Russian Art
Ivan Erastov | Dmitri Freund | Tamara Grizjuk | Eugeniya Infelicina | Igor Nelubovich | Igor Petrov | Valery Zharkih | Mikhail Zhirmunsky

Quo Vadis?: Z. Todorova / a Solo Exhibition
Z. Todorova

Labyrinth of Abstraction
Deborah Jean Burdin | Soco Freire | Kristina Garon | Dolores Gonzalez |
Margaretha Gubernale | Rob Heath | Hyung Jin Park | Hoa Vu

Idiosyncratic Expressions
Eduard Anikonov | Hilary J. England | Julius Fürjes | Claude Mailhot | Marty Poorter | Chris Schäffeler | Carol J. Walker | De'Nica Watts

Established in 1984, Agora Gallery is dedicated to the promotion of national and international contemporary artists. The Gallery caters to the taste and trends of the sophisticated New York art market and the Gallery's discerning worldwide collector base. The Gallery's wide client-base includes private collectors, art consultants, corporate art consultants, architects and interior designers as well as business, government, diplomatic and social VIPs. Agora Gallery offers the client an extraordinary opportunity to acquire some of the most carefully curated art in the contemporary, global art market.