Juan Mejia, a Colombian sculptor trained in architecture, has opened his newest exhibition at Plecto Galeria in Medellin. An excerpt from the press release:
"Genius loci" is a concept that refers to the Roman 'spirit of the place'. The Genius denotes what a space is or what it wants to be. In the sculpture's "shadow color", the folds leave subtle glimpses of the colorful material's reflection.
Check out some shots of the exhibition below. For more details, you can go to Plecto Galeria's site.
In other exciting news, a host of artists including Yigit Yazici will be exhibiting as part of Istanbul Unlimited at this year's Warsaw Art Fair. The invitation for the fair is above, so be sure to check it out if you find yourself nearby. Additional participating artists are Gurbuz Dogan Eksioglu, Antoni Nikiel, and Bartek Wegrzyn. Below is a sample of Yazici's work from Istanbul Unlimited's promotional materials:
Be sure to check out more pictures and info on Yigit's artist page.
An exhibition of new Mario Velez paintings and sculptures opened recently at the Archivo de Bogota in Colombia. The painted works retain his signature textures and forms while branching out into the unknown with celestial-inspired compositions and intriguing new color choices. Adding to the impact of the monumental paintings were several orb-shaped sculptures that furthered visual play with the oval shapes prominent in Velez's work. Take a look at some exhibition shots below:
Etra Fine Art is proud to represent the native Colombian's beautiful work. Stop in today to view all of our Velez works on display and in our collection, and be sure to check out his artist page here.
If you like the playfully academic, hard-edge style works of Robert Brinker, you'll love our new acquisitions from this talented painter. We have four new works in the gallery, including one of Brinker's largest pieces yet, the spirited "Another Go-Around", shown below.
"Another Go-Around", 2016, oil on linen, 70 x 70 in.
We have similar pieces in an array of sizes to fit any space. Come check out the fresh, inventive approach of Brinker's new work, new on display here at Etra Fine Art. Click here to check out more of Brinker's works, bio, and CV.
"Another Double Touch", 2016, oil on linen, 60 x 60 in.
An interior view of the NordArt fair.
Good news for fans of Andriy Halashyn's iconographic, darkly humorous pop-art paintings. The Ukrainian-born artist, now residing in Costa Rica, has been invited to showcase his work at NordArt, a very exclusive fair that selects only a tiny slice of applicants to participate. The event is held annually in the German town of Büseldorf, in a spacious former iron foundry. Here's some of what the organizers have to say regarding the event:
Since 1999 the NordArt has established itself as one of the largest exhibitions of contemporary art in Europe which takes place anually in the summer months. The NordArt is an overall work of art in its own right and is designed as such each year. More than 200 international artists, selected by a jury, present a comprehensive panorama of contemporary art. Each individual work not only speaks for itself but also creates new perspectives when seen juxtaposed against the unique backdrop offered by the Carlshütte and the adjacent historical sculpture park.
The NordArt sculpture garden.
We here at Etra Fine Art couldn't be happier for Halashyn and this wonderful acknowledgement he's receiving. If you have the good fortune to be near Büseldorf, you would do well to check out this progressive fair and the monumental paintings Halashyn will have on display therein. The exhibition runs from June 4th to October 9th.
You can find more info at http://www.nordart.de/en/index.html.
Check out a full list of participating artists at http://www.nordart.de/en/die-kuenstler.html.
An outside view of the sculpture's home at Stanford.
One of Santiago Medina's timeless stainless steel sculptures has found a new permanent home, this time in the lobby of the Stanford Lucille Packard Children's Hospital. The artist's statement on the piece is as follows:
The name of the sculpture is "DREAMS". The sculpture is interactive, hence it allows people to look at themselves on the highly polished, mirror-finished Italian Stainless Steel surface and dream about themselves. The sculpture also allows people to interact with and rotate it and look at their distorted faces on different parts of the sculpture.
The newly-installed stainless steel sculpture, "Dreams".
Master sculptor Santiago Medina's Tuscany-inspired Italian stainless steel sculptures and art are at marquee public art venues worldwide such as Harvard, Stanford, Tufts, Washington University, Florida International University, the historical Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Echo Aventura Luxury Condominium, Miami Country Day School, Miami Children’s Hospital, CES University Contemporary Art Museum, Nutibara Sculpture Park, and Ransom Everglades School, among many others. With Henry Moore, he is one of the few sculptors to have a permanent monumental sculpture at Harvard University. He is the only Colombian artist to have a permanent monumental sculpture at Harvard. His avant-guard sculptures have been displayed at major art fairs worldwide such as at Art Basel Week Miami, Wynwood Art Fair, Houston Art Fair, Palm Beach International Art Fair, Arte Sinfonia Bogota, Miami International Art Fair MIA, Sculpt Miami and Arte America.
Santiago Medina has been featured in many media outlets including CNN, the Miami Herald, Pinecrest Tribune, Brickell Tribune, Coral Gables News, Key Biscayne Islander News, El Colombiano, Caracol Television , El Mundo, Harvard School of Public Health Magazine, Teleantioquia, TeleMedellin, Art Fix Daily, Musings, and WhatsupMiami, among many others.
Santiago Medina has studios in Miami, USA, Pietrasanta (Tuscany), Italy, and Medellin, Colombia.
"Pantone 021 in the Night Sky", mixed media mounted on Dibond, 48 x 73 in.
New York-based painter Linda Nicholas' works are energetic, playful explorations of control and unexpected coincidence. Focusing on nature and her relationship to the environment, the artist says the following of her work:
"Fragments cut out and peeled off to make hybrids suggestive of constructed matter circulating in the body, nature, and the whole universe. The floating clusters speak of an evolution that affects material, color and detail. All remains indefinable, weaving and shifting between whole and part, questioning and challenging our perception of space and representation."
Check out some of Nicholas' intensely detailed and balanced compositions here at Etra Fine Art today!
"Aqua Reef", mixed media mounted on Dibond, 48 x 70 in.
Etra Fine Art is very pleased to announce that Andriy Halashyn has been featured in ArtDistricts Magazine for their Basel issue (No. 39, December 2015)! Below, check out a snippet of the article, featuring Halashyn's painting "Birth of a Country." Pick up a copy around Wynwood today and read the rest of this fascinating interview.
Art Week is off and running, and we've got proof. To inaugurate the gigantic, annual fair extravaganza, Etra Fine Art unveiled a new showcase, "Highlights 2016." We were joined by many of our artists and friends to celebrate another year of exploration in art. Check out some of our social shots below.
Colombian painter Mario Velez stands in front of one of his monumental pieces.
Sculptor Ronny Vayda places one of his iron and crystal sculptures.
Sculptor Santiago Medina and friends pose with his stainless steel work, "Red Dreams."
Colombian sculptor Juan Mejia discusses his piece, "Origami," with a friend.
From left to right: Santiago Medina, Juan Mejia, Etra Fine Art gallery owner Alicia Restrepo, Ronny Vayda, and Mario Velez.
For our annual Art Basel showcase, Etra Fine Art is pleased to present "Highlights 2016," a group exhibition featuring works from renowned masters and emerging talents alike.
Artists on display in our main room include Gisselline Amiuny, Metis Atash, Robert Brinker, Hugh Davies, Ana Maria Gutierrez, Andriy Halashyn, Juan Raul Hoyos, Titi Kerndt, Hyunmee Lee, Juan Mejia, Blu Smith, Ronny Vayda, Mario Velez, and more!
These artists, all emerging to mid-career, are perfect for the young or young-at-heart collector, looking for the perfect primary market piece. Whether you're looking to decorate or invest, we offer a diverse range of artworks that are sure to please.
Painting by Mario Velez and sculptures by Ronny Vayda.
Also on display is our VIP collector's room, with work from renowned artists like MC Escher, Roberto Matta, Edgar Negret, Nadin Ospina, Mimmo Paladino, Omar Rayo, Alejandro Santiago, and more.
Geared for the discerning collector, this showroom offers an array of collectible secondary market works that are sure to prove to be worthy investments. Own a timeless work by a master and see why Etra Fine Art is a great destination for art patrons looking to bolster their collections.
A selection of sculptures by Nadin Ospina.
Be sure to come by and check out the showcase! We're open all Art Week from 9a - 9p, at 2315 NW 2nd Ave, 33127 in Wynwood, Miami.