Posts by: Karin Maraney
We’ve just about reached the point in the year where those New Year’s resolutions seem like a dim, distant memory, something that belongs to the far past when we were so much more optimistic – and perhaps a bit naive. The beginning of a new year often feels like a good time to make new resolutions, for a variety of reasons. It’s a memorable date so you’ll know how long you keep it up for, there’s something attractive about the idea of a fresh start for a fresh year, and, of course, everyone else is doing it.
However, the truth is that these sorts of factors can actually make it harder for you to keep your resolution once it has been made. As the year begins [...]
Two lively new exhibitions are coming soon to Agora Gallery to brighten up your day and remind you that spring is in the air. Unravel the hints of abstraction contained in one collection and let your horizons widen to form a new viewpoint in another as you admire these amazing artworks and relax in the appealing atmosphere of the gallery.
The shows open on March 30, 2012 and will remain available for public viewing until April 19, 2012. The opening reception will take place on Thursday April 5, 2012, and as always entrance is free and art enthusiasts are encouraged to attend and meet some of the remarkable artists whose works adorn the walls.
The artwork in Elements of Abstraction will delight viewers looking for something a little different to catch [...]
Agora Gallery is delighted to announce a new solo exhibition which will be coming soon to our elegant contemporary exhibition space. The intriguing and inspiring creations of German artist Fred Friedrich will be available for viewing in Fin de Ciel: Fred Friedrich / a Solo Exhibition from March 30, 2012 until April 19, 2012. The opening reception will take place on the evening of Thursday April 5, 2012, 6-8pm. All art enthusiasts are warmly encouraged to attend. Entrance is free and gallery hours are Tues-Sat, 11am-6pm.
Fred Friedrich’s dramatic artworks speak straight to all that is most fascinating, and sometimes most fragile, about the human experience. It touches the most profound mysteries of the world and human nature, encouraging its audience to both engage with the messages within and to maintain [...]
I’ve had a number of conversations with artists recently about the nature of creativity, how it works and what they can do to improve their own creative abilities. Often, it seems, artists have a burst of energy and interest when they find an idea that resonates with them on a number of levels, and they explore it for some time. Eventually, however, it begins to run thin for them, and this can be worrying and frustrating.
The first thing to remember is not to worry about it – annoying as it is, it’s a very common experience, one shared by many people and especially those who work in creative endeavors for a living. It doesn’t mean that you were a ‘one trick pony’ or that your inspiration is gone – it just means [...]
