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SUMMARY:2022 - September 13 @ 6:30pm - "The Way Things Come About" - 2022 Iliyan Ivanov Solo Exhibition Virtual Reception Opening
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Duration: September 1\, 2022 – October 23\, 2022 \nVirtual Opening Reception: September 13\, 2022 6:30pm   \nIn-Person Reception: September 16\, 2022 6:30pm  \nOn Tuesday\, September 13th\, the walls of Alfa Art gallery will be gracefully displaying Iliyan Ivanov’s solo exhibition “The Way Things Come About.”  \nCascades of free-flowing shapes\, vivid hues\, and fractalized lines are transformed into surreal set-pieces through the artwork of Bulgarian-born artist Iliyan Ivanov. Through rough brushstrokes and overlapping layers of opaque paint\, Ivanov creates chaotic compositions that invite the eye to discover patterns through intimate observation. In his past works\, Ivanov played with how spatial relationships between objects can change a viewer’s interpretation.  \nIn this exhibition entitled “The Way Things Come About“\, Ivanov fully commits to this exploration of abstraction through his expressive\, carefully constructed paintings. Through a series of six panels\, Ivanov illustrates the visual diaries of three children\, aged nine\, twelve\, and sixteen\, that he met through his work as a child psychiatrist. Ivanov experiments with gestural brush strokes and varied color schemes to try and illustrate specific feelings and memories that provide insights into the lives of his patients. The resulting works are a mixture of figurative and abstract art that draws inspiration from the works of Joseph Stefanelli and Julian Schnabel. Across the series\, Ivanov employs a series of juxtapositions\, such as feelings of movement against the static nature of the painted image\, gray backgrounds against swirls of saturated pigments\, and patches of paint scratched through to reveal the blank slate of unprimed canvas underneath. He contrasts bright\, overlapping streaks of blue\, green\, red\, and orange against patches of muted brown tones to capture both the intense turmoil and joy that takes place in the tumultuous lives of his patients. These paintings act as raw expressions of Ivanov’s patient’s emotions through the use of color\, movement\, and space. Ivanov has participated in a multitude of one-man shows and exhibitions\, including here at Alfa Art Gallery. We invite you to walk through Ivanov’s collection and experience the stories captured within Ivanov’s abstract works.    \n  \nAlfa Art Gallery is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Iliyan Ivanov\, “The Way Things Come About” Virtual Reception Opening\nTime: Sep 13\, 2022 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81900849311?pwd=T1dPMGRPWDdkYnN6SHg0bFBPQkRyZz09 \nMeeting ID: 819 0084 9311\nPasscode: 984126\nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,81900849311#\,\,\,\,*984126# US (Chicago)\n+16465588656\,\,81900849311#\,\,\,\,*984126# US (New York) \nDial by your location\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\nMeeting ID: 819 0084 9311\nPasscode: 984126\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/k4kjfu3p9 \n  \nGallery Opening Reception: \nAlfa Art Gallery will be holding virtual opening reception and in-person opening reception as an open event.  The links to this opening can be found on Alfa Art Gallery’s Website and all social media closer to exhibition opening.   \nAlfa’s staff and interns are working to keep all visitors safe and healthy and have implemented safety measures along with the CDC guidelines. These include wearing face masks indoors\, maintaining limited capacity\, and providing a clean and safe environment.   \n  \nAbout Alfa Art Gallery  \nThe Alfa Art Gallery is a non-profit organization devoted to the discovery\, growth\, and support of emerging and established artists. Since we opened our doors in 2008\, we have worked to achieve this goal through exhibitions and events held at our gallery over the years. Currently the most successful has been our oldest and most prestigious program\, the New Brunswick Art Salon. Drawing inspiration from the traditional art salons of the 18th and 19th centuries\, we have used these events to connect talented artists with the New Brunswick public. Since the program’s inception in 2010\, the New Brunswick Art Salon has helped to enrich the community through its art. We believe that visual art is a universal form of expression that can bridge cultural gaps and provide a forum where diverse perspectives can be shared and appreciated. Our mission is to support emerging and well-established artists by increasing the exposure of their works\, providing professional critics\, as well as connecting our artists to all local\, national\, and international communities.   \n  \nAlfa Art Gallery is sponsored by the following:     \n\nJohnson & Johnson \nMerck Pharmaceutical \nMagyar Bank \nAmboy Bank \nNew Brunswick City Center   \nMiddlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission   
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2022-september-13-6pm-the-way-things-come-about-2022-iliyan-ivanov-solo-exhibition-virtual-reception-opening/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception
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