Abstract Realism by James Kandt October 25, 2007

James Kandt's Exhibition to be Held with the Opening of Elemental Realms at Agora Gallery

Scheduled to run from October 26 through November 15, 2007
Opening Reception: Thursday, November 1, 2007, 6-8 pm
Gallery Location: 530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York 10001

The public is invited to participate in the event

The success of James Kandt's early years as a painter did not delimit his growth; and after years torn between representationalism and experimentation, he found his true voice in what he refers to as abstract realism. Whether Kandt is working with oil on panel or charcoal on paper, a subject like a tree will disport itself in impressively life-like detail, the vagaries of its bark brought to life through skilled brushstrokes and impasto. And yet Kandt’s application of colors—which stray just slightly from natural earth tones—and the manner in which he breaks up the ground of the image creates a decentering effect.
On top of this, Kandt often forces upon the viewer an unusual angle or points of view, helping us encounter nature in a way we can’t quite do in the world. Walking through an exhibit of Kandt’s trees is a trip through a forest half-remembered and half-dreamed: everything is recognizable, but all is new.
James Kandt's work may be seen on http://www.art-mine.com/ArtistPage/James_Kandt.aspx
Amanda Aaron, Amanda@Agora-Gallery.com

Official Website: http://www.agora-gallery.com/Artistinvite/James_Kandt.aspx