Francine Gravel’s Musical Tapestry of Dreams

from Agora Gallery

Francine Gravel's fantastical scenes of music, joy, and celebration draw from a variety of sources, including mythology, theater, and puppetry. The paintings often teeter towards the surreal, with a fairy-tale vibrance that take the viewer on a journey through the imagination and dreams of society's inner-child. It is clear that music plays a large role in the artist's life, not only in the dancers and musicians featured in her pieces, but in their construction themselves. The lyrical scenes, full of life and emotion, tell stories in their details the way a symphony does in its movements.

Though she utilizes a variety of media in her works, Gravel approaches her paintings much in the same technique as the old masters: layer upon layer, stroke after stroke. Each piece is the product of a long process requiring a "stubborn concentration," with color schemes inherited from the seasons of the year. The way in which she melds reality and dreams, figuration and abstraction, is reminiscent of Egyptian, Mexican, and Medieval art.

Francine Gravel was born in Montreal, Quebec, where she studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. She enjoys an international reputation, with collectors and exhibitions all around the globe. In addition to painting and printmaking, Gravel is also a proven poet, often featuring her poetry and paintings side-by-side.

Exhibition Dates: November 4, 2014 – November 25, 2014
Reception: Thursday, November 6, 2014, 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/Francine_Gravel.aspx

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.
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