The Beautiful Reflections of Sebastian Rudko on View at Agora Gallery

Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature Polish artist, Sebastian Rudko, in Sensorial Realms. The exhibition is scheduled to run from December 16, 2010 through January 7, 2011 (opening reception: Thursday, December 02, 2010).

The pervasiveness of nature shines through Sebastian Rudko’s urban scenes in his sensitivity to the shifting qualities of sunlight on glass. Working in oils on canvas and linen, Rudko smoothly paints fleeting moments of reflection and refraction, blending the inner and outer worlds together into a single experience like layers of transparency. Perspectives become bent and warped as he captures fragments of light and time on mirrored and reflective surfaces, creating a strong sense of presence and detachment in his compositions as if seen through a window while passing by. While Rudko uses photographs and sketches to create his compositions, the impressions of memory are vital to his art, shaping the subtle energy and atmosphere of his works.

A Polish native, Rudko developed his skills while studying painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow. Since graduating, his paintings have received much attention in his homeland and now internationally with his recognition in the 2010 Chelsea International Fine Art Competition in New York.

Exhibition Dates: December 16, 2010 – January 7, 2011
Reception: Thursday, December 16, 2010, 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/ArtistInvite/sebastian_rudko.aspx

About the Exhibition:
Exploring novel techniques and innovative structure, the artists whose work is showcased in Sensorial Realms present us with the products of their unique creative ideas. Their inspiration comes from many different sources, but there is no question that the stunning results will inspire all those who see them.

Featured Artists:
Alessandra Busanelli, Chritch, Ric Conn, Ken Lake, Micheline Raymond, Sebastian Rudko, Santanu Santan Kumar, Kiselev Sergey

About Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery is a fine art gallery located in the heart of New York City’s Chelsea art galleries district that was established in 1984 and 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. The gallery also 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 internationally talented artists as well as feature articles, reviews and interviews. Agora Gallery is also the sponsor of ARTmine, one of the most comprehensive resources available worldwide to view and purchase fine art. Most recently, the gallery launched 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.