Colorful Redemption on Canvas by John Nieckarz

The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present John Nieckarz in Labyrinth of Color. Scheduled to run from July 22nd through August 12th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of John Nieckarz's energetic paintings. About John Nieckarz: John Nieckarz’s paintings take the heedlessness of abstract expressionism and brilliantly imbue it with a culturally relevant, colorful tenacity.

Influenced by music, the cosmos, and physiology, Nieckarz captures the sonorous, dynamic qualities of human life. His paintings often look as if

a stars cluster has undergone mitosis, unifying energetic little marks in a resolved, redemptive final form. Nieckarz uses an innovative combination of acrylic house paint and traditional acrylics and oils, sometimes applying his paint with a spoon in order to allow greater expressiveness. He focuses on the process when he paints, experimenting with his materials and giving his conscience free-range. The freedom with which he approaches his work allows him to reach a point of spiritual and physical unity.

Nieckarz’s work prompts a similar unity in viewers. The work communicates a sense of truthfulness and encourages viewers to question their own relationship to the hectic contemporary world. Nieckarz studied art at Wayne State University and currently lives and works outside of Detroit, Michigan. Exhibition Dates: July 22, 2008 through August 12, 2008. Opening Reception: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 6-8 pm. Gallery Location: 530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York. Gallery Hours: Tues - Sat, 11am - 6pm