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SUMMARY:"Soul and Steel" Upcoming April Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Duration: April 1st – May 30th \nIn Person Reception: April 4th\, 6:30pm-9:30pm  \n\nThe Alfa Gallery is excited to officially announce our upcoming exhibit with Vesselin Kourtev and Vasil Nikov\, who are going to be showing stone and metal sculptures\, as well as a wide variety of pieces in a variety of mediums! “Soul and Steel” unites two master artists\, Vesslin Kourtev and Vasil Nikov\, working in a variety of mediums. While one excels at painting and the other at sculpture\, they both bring their creations to life. This one-of-a-kind collaboration between these incredible artists redefines what art can signify. Despite their difference in materials\, Vesslin Kourtev and Vasil Nikov are consistently breaking traditional boxes. Through the blending of technical skill and impressionistic imagery\, both artists integrate an essence of humanity in their works and a  true resonance of skill and power is born. Their ethereal illusion combined with abstract forms generates a euphoric experience for any observer to appreciate. \n  \nVasil Nikov \nBorn and raised in Bulgaria\, He studied at the University of Veliko Turnovo\, pursuing a master’s in Visual Arts (1981-1985). From 1985 to 2001\, he participated in various international sculpture symposia as well as a wide range of solo and group exhibitions. Much of his work of public art has been created in Quebec and abroad. \nIn 2001\, He moved to Montreal\, Canada\, where he became a member of The Council of Sculpture of Quebec\, a member of the art group QuatuorV\, Montreal (2003)\, and a regular member of AQTIS (Alliance Quebec technicians of the image and sound). He also teaches sculpture at the Centre des loisirs de Montreal and various other prominent organizations in the Montreal art scene. \nNikov originally started his artistic journey as a visual artist in painting. Over time\, his curiosity for experimenting with different means gradually led him to the realm of sculpting\, in which he shares his new look at the environment and expresses his creative essence through the medium. Inspired by the desire to share the joy of creation\, Nikov’s conceptual approach is based on the integration and intertwinement of sculptural art and the beauty of the surrounding space. Human beings\, with their soul and passions\, are at the very core of this environment.   \nThroughout his career\, Nikov has experimented with different materials\, but recently he has been working primarily with stainless steel\, using the material’s durability and reflective qualities to interact with natural light and surrounding space. \n  \nVesselin Kourtev \nVesselin Kourtev was also born and raised in Bulgaria. He received his high school degree in fine art from the Fine Art School\, Kazanluk\, and an MFA degree from the Faculty of Fine Art at the University of Veliko Turnovo\, Bulgaria. \nFrom 1989 to 2002\, he worked in the National School of Stage and Film Design\, Plovdiv\, Bulgaria. \nFrom 1975 until 2002\, he actively participated in the artistic life in Stara Zagora\, Kazanluk\, and Plovdiv\, Bulgaria\, in a large number of national and international exhibitions and competitions. \nIn 2002\, Vesselin moved to the United States. In 2007\, he opened the Alfa Art Gallery in New Brunswick\, New Jersey. Here\, he continues to help promote emerging artists by helping them gain recognition in their community and abroad. Every year\, he teaches “History of Art” at the International Art Lab in New Brunswick. Vesselin Kourtev’s work is part of 34 independent and 15 collective exhibitions in Bulgaria\, the USA\, the Czech Republic\, Greece\, the Netherlands\, Belgium\, Germany\, and elsewhere. His works are owned by many galleries and private collections in countries including Bulgaria\, Germany\, France\, the USA\, Malta\, Greece\, Belgium\, the Netherlands\, Switzerland\, Turkey\, and others. \nFrom 2008 onwards\, Vesselin Kourtev has been the Art Director and Resident Artist of the Alfa Art Gallery. \nCurrently\, he is working on oil and watercolor paintings and collages in which he layers abstraction to express emotional and philosophical ideas.  \nTwo artists\, working in different mediums yet united by a shared foundation\, come together for this exhibition to present their distinct artistic voices. Both studied at the same university\, where their creative journeys first intersected. Now reunited\, they bring painting and sculpture into dialogue\, showcasing their individual philosophies and talents while exploring form\, material\, and the enduring value of the human spirit. Through this exhibition\, their works reflect both their shared beginnings and the unique paths they have taken in their respective practices. \n  \n\nWe would like to give a special thank you to our sponsors— Johnson & Johnson\, Merck Pharmaceutical\, Magyar Bank\, Amboy Bank\, New Brunswick City Center\, Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission\, The Bank of Princeton\, and GSK. Your generous support plays a crucial part in our success\, and we are truly appreciative for your belief and commitment to our work. This support is what allows us to have an impact on and create positive experiences for our community.   \n 
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/soul-and-steel-upcoming-april-exhibition/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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SUMMARY:“Pigmented Perceptions”
DESCRIPTION:Alfa Art Gallery proudly presents the 2026 Oil and Mixed Media Exhibition\, “Exploring Pigmented Perceptions”. The Exhibition is open from September 1\, 2026 until October 24\, 2026.  \nExhibition Duration: September 1\, 2026 – October 24\, 2026 \nIn-Person Opening Reception: September 10\, 2026 from 6:30 – 9:30pm \nVirtual Opening Reception: September 11\, 2026 starting at 6:30pm \nLocation: Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ 08901 \n  \nFeatured Artists: Amy Putnam\, Agnes Jackiewicz\, AnnaCarina Sinnochi\, Brian Keeler\, Erica Harney\, Karen Goldberg\, Kate Kern Mundie\, Keith Vogrin\, Robert Henne\, Santiago Cohen\, Shara Bailey\, and Ritu Bajaj.  \nFrom September 1\, 2026\, to October 24\, 2026\, the community at Alfa Art Gallery in New Brunswick\, NJ will be presenting “Exploring Pigmented Perceptions”\, a New Brunswick Oil and Mixed Media Exhibition. This seven-week exhibition\, which will be available to the public both in-person and virtually\, presents a thoughtfully curated selection of oil and mixed media artworks that explore architecture\, landscapes\, emotions\, and identities through a range of mediums and techniques. Uniting the featured artists with distinct perspectives and approaches\, the exhibition celebrates both artistic expression and interpretation\, showcasing the many ways artists engage with their subjects and surroundings. \nThroughout the exhibition\, artists explore their subjects through both realist and abstract approaches\, offering works that range from landscapes and architectural scenes to portraiture and more expressive pieces. The diversity of techniques and artistic perspectives creates a dialogue between realism\, abstraction\, observation\, and personal interpretation. Together\, these works offer viewers a range of ways to experience subjects through differences in medium\, color\, form\, and artistic perspective. \nAlfa Art Gallery invites viewers to engage with these varied artistic perspectives and consider how each artist’s individual approach influences their interpretation of the world. Through the intersection of oil\, mixed media\, subject\, and technique\, “Exploring Pigmented Perceptions” offers an opportunity to experience the many different ways art can transform observation into personal expression. \nWe would like to give a special thank you to our sponsors: \nMiddlesex County Board of County Commissioners\, Amboy Bank\, New Brunswick City Center\, GSK\, Magyar Bank\, The Bank of Princeton\, Daiichi-Sankyo\, Johnson&Johnson\, Pfizer\, and Merck.  \nYour generous support plays a crucial part in our success\, and we are truly appreciative for your belief and commitment to our work. This support is what allows us to have an impact on and create positive experiences for our community.
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