April Rimpo's Immersive Watercolors

Chelsea's Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Dayton artist April Rimpo in Interpretive Realms. End Quote

New York, NY (1888PressRelease) July 16, 2013 - American artist April Rimpo paints luminescent compositions in watercolors and fluid acrylics whose glowing hues and evocative textures are in sharp contrast to the softer tones typical of most watercolor paintings. Her transporting imagery renders scenes both familiar and distant - from American cityscapes to picturesque vistas in Europe or Latin America - in vivid, bright colors. Though her work is firmly rooted in realism, she also allows her paints to flow, meet, and meld, injecting elements of chance into her carefully and dynamically composed paintings.

"I watch it flow and respond, allowing the piece to develop in directions not fully planned," Rimpo says of her method. "This is part of the thrill of working in watercolor that I didn't find in other media." She intrigues viewers by juxtaposing areas of near-abstract color with precisely outlined and filled in elements. This incredible variety of modes of application and imagery leaves her audience to complete the details of areas which have been washed over in seductive and dramatic hues, drawing them into the work.

Exhibition Dates: July 23, 2013 - August 13, 2013
Reception: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 6-8 pm
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/April_Rimpo.aspx

About the Exhibition
Agora Gallery has a summer treat for art lovers, with two wonderful exhibitions that will leave visitors feeling refreshed and ready to appreciate the world around them. Interpretive Realms features art that represents the physical expression of the sensitivity, ingenuity and integrity of talented artists who use their impressive skills to share their thoughts and ideas with others. Multi-faceted, the works reflect and emphasize the distinctive perspectives and techniques that the artists consider key to their engagement and communication with the world. Degrees of Abstraction presents art of strength, courage and beauty as artists experiment with the possibilities offered by colors, textures and forms. Carefully balanced to convey both a clear impression and a moving sense of emotion, these works are fascinating in composition as well as undoubtedly affecting in their overall impact. The exhibitions open on July 23, 2013 and continue until August 13, 2013, with an opening reception on the evening of Thursday July 25, 2013. Don't miss this opportunity to put some energy back into your summer!

Featured Artists:
Interpretive Realms
Escoto.Carrara | Vera L.P. Cauwenberghs | Guillermo Del Valle | Ronald DeMuth | Arti Bhola Goulatia | Sam Hollingsworth | Gabor Kolman | Pramod Kumar | Victor Lenuzza | Roger Molina | Sarah Mitchell Munro | Yukihiro Murai | April Rimpo | Carolina Sauca | Elena Shorokhova-Gayun | Johannes Sorvali | Guy St-Pierre | Rofi

Degrees of Abstraction
Nick Arciero | Laura Bedard | Christina del Valle | Marianne Eichenbaum | Sirenes | Dr. Diane M. Kline | Bui Kristjansson | Joelle Lagier | Jane Magarigal | Graham McBride | Patricia Neden | Rosanne Potter | Sonal Raje

About Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery is a fine art gallery, established in 1984 and located in the heart of New York City's Chelsea art galleries district. It is famous for showcasing a spectacular array of talented artists from around the world and around the corner, while providing quality and original art to collectors. Exhibitions are usually group exhibits, presenting the work of a number of artists, but sometimes solo exhibitions focus on the work of one particular artist. The gallery publishes ARTisSpectrum Magazine, a bi-annual magazine that is distributed to museums, galleries, art institutions and art schools around the world. It provides artists, collectors, museums, galleries, art organizations and enthusiasts with access to the work of international talented artists as well as feature articles, reviews and interviews. Agora Gallery is the proud sponsor of ARTmine, one of the most comprehensive resources available worldwide to view and purchase fine art. The gallery also runs Agora Art Blog, a blog designed to provide helpful information and advice for artists while providing a forum for artists to help one another by sharing their experiences and thoughts.

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