Thursday, January 14, 2010

Portraits and hands, what an inspiration!

A brief visit to the exhibition opening reception at the Ana Tzarev art gallery in New York City unraveled a collection of inspirational color, culture and serenity. http://www.anatzarev.com/exhibitions.asp

The texture of the paintings creates a 3-D effect popping with rare jewelry pieces that decorate the necks of women of exuberant cultures. These unique and vivacious pieces make you just want to touch, to try on and to own them, or at least borrow them for that one special night.

Vibrant, animated faces linger your thoughts, make you smile, make you proud. Set against the boldest and brightest color combinations of costumes and dress they bring out strength, serenity, wisdom and beauty of the person sitting for their portrait.

Then, a multimedia exhibition from photographer Maria Grazia Facciola focuses on the priceless value of hands. Quotes from composers, artists and firefighters prompt you to think of the last thing you did with yours. Typing away to the world would probably not count, so I have no choice but to pick up a paint brush, a pencil and a canvas and finally fill the empty space on my living room wall.