Detail: NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Beijing/Dezhou artist Zhenkun Li in Mélange of Milieu. The exhibition opens on June 14th, 2016 and runs through July 5th, 2016 with an opening reception on June 16th, from 6 – 8PM. Any art lover who enjoys thought-provoking artworks and meeting talented and interesting artists is encouraged to attend.

About the Artist

Artist Zhenkun Li employs the tradition of Chinese ink painting, using these techniques to create expressionistic images that mingle word and image. Much of the artist's work places bright, saturated scenes in concert with calligraphic writing, referencing a long tradition of image and text but working freely with both brush and subject matter. Often, Li's work is narrative, using elements to create pieces that both speak to historical events and evoke tangible emotions. Each agile brush stroke adds humor and sharp characterization to the scenes. Solid washes of color play off of the varied treatments of the ink to give the painting even more vibrant immediacy. In each work, there is a push and pull between image and text, each balancing the other compositionally and supplementing information. The final effect is of stories captured with energy and fluidity.

Originally from Dezhou in Shandong province, Li lives and works in Beijing and Dezhou. From familial ties to schooling to work at the art research institute of the Dezhou Bureau of Culture, calligraphy is an integral part of his life.

Exhibition Dates: June 14, 2016 – July 5, 2016
Reception: Thursday June 16, 2016, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 11-6
Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, Chelsea, New York
Event URL: http://www.agora-gallery.com/artistpage/Zhenkun_Li.aspx

Featured Artists:

Mélange of Milieu

Fanny Horowitz | Marian Gaucher | Tiziana Fejzullaj | Gabriel Riggioni | Iva Milanova | Alexander Knutrud | CAVADA | Mache del Campo | Zhenkun Li | Jorge Shen | Cheryl Pettigrew | Arno Goossens | Michael Ostromooukhov | Kirsten Hagen | Melissa Helene | Juliet Evans | Duane Anderson | Cherril Kolesik | GOTASI

About the Exhibition

Celebrate the Beauty of the Everyday at Agora Gallery

The art of Mélange of Milieu reflects the varied backgrounds and connections of its creators. Each artist brings their love for particular elements of their world to bear in their work, allowing their passions to shape their compositions. Whether focusing on rendering the tiny elements in a painting, or paying homage to the quiet moments that make up daily life, each artist brings a special focus to a part of our world in this exhibition. Returning the focus to the beauty of the everyday, the artists of Mélange of Milieu bring new dynamics to realism. With vibrant colors and penetrating compositions, this collection of works will help any viewer to see the world around them in new and exciting ways.

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.