Portraiture, Florals, and the Space Between Stillness and Emotion. June 24, 2025 Artist Elena Dobrovolskaya A Russian-born, New York-based artist, Elena Dobrovolskaya, is known for her elegant portraiture and contemplative floral compositions. Trained in the classical traditions of Russian art, she brings a refined sense of discipline to her contemporary practice, which draws influence from the clean lines and emotional restraint of Alex Katz. Working primarily in oil, Elena explores the quiet power of singular subjects—whether a face or a flower—exploring a space of stillness, beauty, and contemplation. Her recent work focuses on capturing the essence of individuals and the delicate poetry of nature with a minimalist yet evocative touch. Was there a particular moment when you knew you had to become an artist? I began drawing at the age of six, first copying illustrations from books and then gradually learning to draw from nature. When I turned 11, I began attending an artist studio, where I received my first introduction to composition and the principles of light and shadow. At that time, I did a lot of graphic work and watercolors. I wanted to become an artist, but I also liked textiles, so my dream was to become a fabric designer or a costume designer. Unfortunately, that never happened (but I still love fabrics!). My mother was a chemistry teacher, and I spent my school years at her laboratory. It influenced me a lot, and I also became a chemist. I returned to my dream of becoming an artist many years later, in 2010, when I started taking private lessons in oil painting with Oleg Leonov, a member of the Russian Academy of Fine Arts and a professor at the Surikov Art Institute in Moscow. So, my path to the art world was not an easy one, but I am glad that I have finally reached my dream. You were born and trained in Russia but now live and work in New York. How has this cultural transition influenced your artistic voice and visual language? It had a significant influence on me; my visual language became more contemporary. I also think that blending my classical training with contemporary vision gives me a unique artistic voice and approach to the painting process. I am not doing "a la prima", I am still starting every painting with the drawing, carefully thinking about each line. And I use only oil, not acrylic, because oil has a timeless quality and allows you to create richer colors and variations using multiple layers. Top: Last Happy Summer. Self-portrait, oil on canvas, 2016 Left: Oriental Lily, oil on canvas, 2024 / Right: Coral Peony, oil on canvas, 2025 Your portrait work is often described as reminiscent of Alex Katz. What draws you to this particular style of figurative abstraction and flat color? I always had a tendency to stylize my paintings, even in my first oil still lifes. When I started painting portraits of live models, it came naturally. Then, over the years, I was trying to simplify my style, seeking the purity of the Her Majesty Line and combining bold colors. I vividly remember my first impression of Alex Katz's work - it was during my first visit to ArtExpo New York. His painting of Ada was looking at me from the big wall at the entrance to the pavilion, flashing its vibrant orange color. I didn't know about him back then, but I recognized the style immediately. There was a very popular magazine called "Youth" during my school years in Moscow; it always had a beautiful cover with bold, stylish drawings, similar to posters, which I usually liked to copy. So when I saw Katz's painting, it looked familiar. Sometimes, we don't know what inspires us; it could be our childhood memories and impressions. Left: Japanese Girl, oil on canvas, 2022 / Right: Portrait of Kate, Princess of Wales, oil on canvas, 2023 In your recent floral series, you've focused on the beauty of a single flower. What inspired this shift in subject, and what does the solitary flower symbolize for you? I have three passions that have enriched my life: art, music, and gardening. Painting flowers allows me to combine two of them. The garden is my happy place; I love taking care of it. It is also my constant source of inspiration, so I paint flowers that I grow in my garden. My recent flower series, which I will present at the Hamptons Fine Art Fair, is called "My Garden." It features Iris, Oriental Lily, Coral Peony, and Columbine. They are very decorative artworks with the same background color - celadon green. My approach to painting flowers is the same as for my figurative works. I see it as a flower portrait. I want to reveal the beauty and personality that underlie each botanical detail, especially the central part, which is the heart of the flower. It also symbolizes a new life, a new beginning. I intended to create these paintings of individual flowers on a big square canvas so they would have a contemporary look. Elena Dobrovolskaya - Iris, oil on canvas, 2025 Color and composition play a decisive role in your work. Can you discuss your color palette choices? You are right - both colors and composition are essential to me. They are shaping the painting. Usually, I think about it for a long time before I start a new painting. My approach to color palette is always the same - I use one color for a solid background and another for the main color of the subject, whether it's a person or a flower. This pair of colors plays a vital role in my paintings, giving them a visual effect, so I choose it very thoughtfully. My favorite pair at the moment is a combination of green and purple. I used it recently in the "Iris" and "Columbine" paintings. It's celadon green, and I love it. Left: Still Life With Daisies And A Blue Purse, oil on canvas, 2023 / Right: Columbine, oil on canvas, 2023 Who are some artists—past or present—that have shaped your journey or continue to inspire you? From my youth, I was fond of Georgia O'Keeffe's flower compositions. Now, when I turned to the "My Garden" series and chose to paint it on a large canvas, I think her paintings subconsciously influenced me. I understand now what motivated her to do it on a large scale - it's a pleasure to gradually paint the colors, changing from dark tones to light ones. It looks stunning in a big format. As for portraiture, my influencers are the old masters, such as Hans Memling and Hans Holbein the Younger. Their use of a limited color palette is fascinating, as is the graphic quality of their portraits. They inspired me a lot.

Oil pastel visions of structure, serenity, and symbolic color. June 19th, 2025 Artist Irina Sheynfeld Irina Sheynfeld's work invites viewers into a vibrant visual language where nature becomes a mosaic of memory and sensation. Using oil pastels on board, Irina creates landscapes and florals through countless marks—layered dots that demonstrate rhythm and meditative clarity. Drawing from her background in illustration, Irina's art is both personal and universal, evoking a dialogue and connection with nature. The artist's work reflects a profound admiration for the natural world, conveyed through a meditative artistic process. Irina Sheynfeld - Sail, oil pastel on board, 2024 Can you tell us about your journey into the art world? What drew you to oil pastel as a medium? When I was four years old in Odesa, Ukraine, my parents sent me to a special experimental art school where dance, solfeggio, instrument, drawing, and painting were introduced to children. And I remember not being very good at anything there except drawing and painting, where I was a star. Only one other kid, a boy, was better than me. At the end of one of these drawing classes, my father said, 'This boy will probably become an artist, and what will you be?' To that, I immediately answered that I would be an artist too, and I never changed my mind.  After secondary school, I studied puppetmaking at the Odesa School of Theatre Arts. After my parents and I arrived in New York City, I continued my art education at Parsons School of Design, where I earned a BFA, and later pursued my studies at SVA, earning an MFA. For over ten years, I worked as a graphic designer and illustrator for various publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Money Magazine, Oxygen Media, The New York Daily News, and American Law Media. Finally, thanks to my husband's support, I was able to quit my job as a designer and dedicate myself fully to my career as an artist.  Could you walk us through your typical creative process, from concept to completion? My trips often inspire my work. I am especially drawn to the mountain landscapes and views of the sea. When I travel, I take a lot of pictures with my phone, and I also make sketches on paper. Additionally, I write detailed instructions for myself about what I should do with particular scenes once I return to my studio. Often, I even make small diagrams with notes on what color should go where and what the mood and general key of the work must be. Once in my studio, I arrange all my notes, sketches, and photos around me and make more sketches, often in a series of ten. Then, I proceed to color studies. Only then, when all decisions are made, do I begin working on finished pieces. I usually create 10-15 work series, reworking each piece several times, as it is impossible to correct mistakes with oil pastels.  Left: Spring Inspiration. Liles, oil pastel on board, 2025 / Right: Spring Inspiration. Pionies, oil pastel on board, 2025 Your use of dots and repetition creates a strong sense of rhythm and texture. Is this method intuitive or planned? Every aspect of my work is meticulously planned. The dots and circles activate the surface of my paintings, creating a sense of vibration. My goal is for the entire work to pulsate with energy and movement. This method works if all elements, including all dots and circles, are perfectly harmonized, much like instruments in an orchestra or notes in a musical composition. If one note, one circle, or one dot is off, then the entire painting needs to be redone.  Nature plays a central role in your work. What does nature symbolize to you personally or artistically? During my travels, I take many photos so that I can later use them as references and inspiration for my work. I enjoy taking long walks in the mountains with my sons, friends, and myself. Recently, I survived the tragic loss of my husband. Walking in nature was something that we used to do together, and now it has become a way to remember. This past May, I went on a seven-day hut-to-hut trek with my sons in Nepal. We hiked to Annapurna Base Camp, located at 13,549 feet, and watched the sunrise that illuminated the snowy peaks of the Himalayas.  Irina Sheynfeld - Himalayas, oil pastel on board, 2025 Irina Sheynfeld - Machhapuchhare, oil pastel on board, 2025 What do you love most about working with oil pastels on board? Are there any limitations you embrace or challenges you face? I work in a wide variety of mediums, but recently, I have been making most of my work in oil pastel, which combines the brilliance of oils with the portability of the pastels. My art pieces are usually not very large in scale because I work in various locations and take the materials with me wherever I go. The biggest challenge of working with oil pastels is that you can not change or rework anything. Everything has to be prepared and thought of ahead of time, so if I make a mistake, I have to redo everything from the beginning. Are there artists or movements that have influenced your work? Some of the contemporary artists who have influenced my work are Shara Hughes, Sally Mann, Ebony Patterson, and, of course, Mark Shagal, Sonia Delaunay, Robert Delaunay, and Claude Monet.  Left: Thistle - oil pastel on board, 2025 / Right: Japan -oil pastel on board, 2024 What's a piece of advice you'd offer emerging artists? For any artist, but especially those just starting out, it is essential not to get lost in someone else's vision but rather to follow your own path. It is like swimming through a dark sea underwater. You point your flashlight where you want to go, and you observe wondrous creatures on all sides, but you don't stop every time you see something bright and beautiful; you swim ahead because you are looking for something else, something yours. And you only vaguely know what that something else is.  What's next for you— any upcoming shows, projects, or new directions? My ongoing project is the Odesa Peace Fund that my late husband and I started when Russia attacked Ukraine in 2022. Since his passing, I have continued my work with my close friend, Tamara Gruzbarg. We provide food and hygiene items to displaced people, senior citizens, and families with many children in Odesa, and we also send medical supplies to hospitals across Ukraine. The portion of the proceeds from the sales of all my work goes to the Odesa Peace Fund.  In terms of my creative work, I am planning to create a new series of etchings and oil pastel paintings inspired by my trip to Nepal. Several smaller works, which will serve as color studies for my future series, are already in progress. I also plan to exhibit them at the Affordable Art Fair NY this fall with Artios Gallery.

PRESS RELEASE December 1, 2020, New York Artios Gallery is proud to display an annual group exhibition of its represented artists. Winter Mosaic: Celebrating Creativity is on view from December 1, 2020, through January 31, 2021. It is not a secret that humans have an inexhaustible capacity to imagine and create Art. Through centuries, Art played a vital role in human lives; it inspired, it provoked, it encouraged, it reflected, it helped us get through trying times. Henri Matisse once said, “Creativity takes courage.” Indeed, it is one thing to imagine something; it is quite another to turn that imagination into reality. It takes daring to share that imagination with the world at large. What would our lives be without it? Despite a challenging year with a pandemic, quarantine, and physical closures, Art helped us stay positive and productive. We were busy organizing Call-for-Artists campaigns and several virtual shows, producing catalogs, shooting promotional videos, and welcoming eleven new artists to our Gallery. At Aritos, we carefully select our artists for their unique creative and intellectual vision. They have different styles and ideas, use various media, but all of them have one common trait – they are remarkably brave. This exhibition showcases an incredible diversity and versatility of styles, from realism to surrealism, from abstraction to a more figurative style, from bright and joyful to contemplative and melancholic. Be it digital art or photography, painting or monoprint, canvas or paper, the show reflects a kaleidoscope of talent akin to colorful festive tree lights, each with its own glitter and sparkle, collectively shaping a beautiful celebration of creativity. Follow the link to view the show www.ArtiosGallery.com/virtual-gallery We hope you will enjoy this show. Purchase inquiries at info@artiosgallery.com

June 10, 2025 Elena Seroff - Cosmic Dance. Composition 12, oil on canvas. Work in progress. Elena Seroff is an abstract artist whose work connects the emotional and the analytical, blending color, structure, and symbolism into a visual language. Though classically trained, Seroff embraces the freedom of abstraction as a way to express emotion through rhythm and shape. Based in New York, Elena's work is influenced by the complexity of urban life and the beauty of nature. Her series Broken Nature  explores the connection between humanity and the environment. At the same time, The Place I Live In  depicts New York City as a living organism—built from cells, systems, and sensations. "Through abstraction, I invite the viewer into an open dialogue between form and color," Elena says. "My goal is to create visual harmony that sparks emotional connection and encourages the viewer to a deeper understanding of my ideas." In this interview, Elena Seroff reflects on her creative process, her inspirations, and the importance of balance, color, and form. Broken Nature. Element 1, oil on canvas Y our artistic journey has taken you from Kaliningrad to Estonia and finally to New York. How have these diverse cultural experiences shaped your approach to abstract art? My artistic journey, which began in Kaliningrad and continued to Estonia, finally led me to New York, has shaped my approach to abstract art by exposing me to a rich tapestry of cultural experiences. The blend of Russian art introduced me to a sense of history and complexity. Living in Estonia, with its unique blend of Scandinavian and Eastern European cultures, taught me the value of minimalism and simplicity. Finally, New York, with its vibrant and diverse art scene, has encouraged me to experiment and push the boundaries of my creativity. Each place has left its mark, allowing me to blend these diverse views into an abstract style and my perception of life. You described your creative process as involving sketches and careful planning rather than spontaneity. How does this methodical approach contribute to the emotional depth of your abstract works?  By meticulously creating each piece, I consider how form, color, and composition interact with my ideas. The time spent sketching allows me to fully understand the emotions I want to convey, translating into a more intentional and resonant piece of art. In a way, the structure of my process becomes a meditative practice, enabling me to channel complex emotions in a controlled and deliberate manner, finding harmony in my compositions. Elena Seroff - Contemplation, oil on canvas Your work spans both impressionist and abstract styles. How do you navigate between these different modes of expression, and do you see them as distinct or interconnected in your practice? Navigating between impressionist and abstract elements is a dynamic process deeply interconnected in my practice. Both methods of expression allow me to explore different aspects of perception and ideas. My impressionist elements focus on capturing light, color, and atmosphere. It allows me to express an immediate response to the world around me, where the brushstrokes and textures convey a sense of movement and vitality. On the other hand, my abstract elements delve deeper into ideas, emotions, and concepts. Here, I strip away representational forms to explore the subject, using shapes, colors, and compositions. Abstract art enables me to engage with universal themes, such as balance, rhythm, and harmony, that are open to multiple interpretations. You mentioned an interest in incorporating Pointillism into your technique. Can you elaborate on how this style interplays with your abstract compositions? Using the Pointillism technique has introduced a fascinating interplay with my abstract compositions. Pointillism, with its meticulous placement of individual dots of color, allows me to experiment with how colors interact and create visual effects, adding texture and depth to my abstract work. I often focus on large, bold shapes and expressive color fields. Incorporating Pointillism within these compositions has introduced a more intricate, almost meditative quality. By breaking down areas of color into tiny dots, I can create subtle shifts in tone, which adds a dynamic energy to the piece. It allows me to play with light and blur the boundaries between solid forms, giving a sense of movement. Elena Seroff - Symphony Of Geometric Shapes 2, gouache, soft pastel, ink, gel pencil on watercolor paper The concept of transformation appears to be central to your philosophy. How do you embody this idea of constant change in your artwork? I reflect transformation by layering different elements—geometric shapes, textures, or color fields—in ways that create a sense of movement and balance. Transformation, for me, is about evolution—whether it's the evolution of form, color, or even meaning. I often begin with one idea or structure and allow the piece to change organically throughout its creation, embracing shifts in composition and experimenting with new techniques as the work develops. In my Symphony of Geometric Shapes  new series, for example, I use geometric forms intentionally placed in an interconnected way to create a sense of movement and fluidity.  Similarly, in "The Place I Live In: New York ," I capture the essence of the city's constant transformation, depicting it as a place defined by its ever-changing skyline, vibrant cultural shifts, and the energy of its people.  Elena Seroff - The Place I Live In #3, oil on canvas Tell us more about your new abstract series, The Place I Live In. New York City?  The Place I Live In series is dedicated to cities or places that resonate as home. These places bring happiness and meaning, regardless of where you are born. The Place I Live In. New York delves into the diversity and vibrancy of New York City. Each piece captures the cultural, emotional, and mental experiences that define life in the city, blending bold forms and vivid colors to evoke its dynamic energy. In this series, I use square-like shapes associated with human cells, emphasizing that New York City is a living organism with its complexity and function. Each square is an analogy for the individual contributions of people, neighborhoods, and cultures. Through this series, I aim to depict New York as a physical space and a dynamic entity overflowing with life and rich in cultural diversity. Left: Elena Seroff - The Place I Live In #3 and Symphony Of Geometric Shapes / Right: Elena Seroff - The Place I Live In #3 As an exhibiting artist and founder of Artios Gallery, could you tell us more about the upcoming exhibition and its program? This year promises to be busy for me and my fellow artists. Artios Gallery will participate in the Hamptons Fine Art Fair and the Affordable Art Fair NY Fall 2025. As an exhibiting artist and the gallery's founder, I'm thrilled about the selection of art pieces I've curated for these events. It reflects our commitment to promoting emerging and mid-career artists who push boundaries in their respective styles. During the fair, the program will feature a series of artist talks, allowing attendees to learn more about the creative processes behind the works. By participating in the Hamptons Fine Art Fair and Affordable Art Fair, we aim to showcase high-quality, original art that is more accessible, encouraging more people to explore and invest in contemporary art. The fair is always a vibrant platform for discovering new talents and connecting with art lovers, and I'm excited to see how the rest of this year unfolds.

November 9, 2021 By Eli Anapur Right:  Elena Seroff - Time. Composition #21, 2021. Courtesy of Artois Gallery. When abstraction became the leading art movement in the 20th century, its proponents, including Wassily Kandinsky, Kazimir Malevich, and Pablo Picasso, made a comparison between art and science and stated that art could be abstract as science. However, they never left a blueprint saying how to abstract.  Several decades later, the Russian artist Sergey Dozhd , created Sciarsism, a new movement in contemporary art that addresses this problem and represents the science of artistic abstraction through which artists can understand and explain their work to other artists and viewers. To celebrate this achievement, the Moscow Museum of Modern Art (MMOMA) staged this fall the exhibition Sciarsism and Sciarsists , including Artios Gallery's Elena Seroff.  Left: Elena Seroff - Contemplation, 2019. Courtesy of Artois Gallery / Right:  Elena Seroff - Time. Composition #21, 2021. Courtesy of Artois Gallery. What is Sciarsism?  Defined as a science of the internal artistic space, Sciarsism allows art to pass from a primary replication of nature and uncompleted mental assessments to the holistic and systemic development of art in mental space as a separate science. Created as a response to the poorly structured development of inner artistic forms in what is understood as the second phase of art development, Sciarsism aims to advance and better understand the inner artistic space. In the inner space, the basic principles of realistic art, such as figure, rhythm, and symmetry , gain another meaning related to the composition of mental structures and the processes and purpose occurring in them. As such, it is not only a movement linked with art and culture, but it also aims to creatively develop human consciousness, society, spirituality, and morality.  The Head of the State Russian Museum's department of newest trends in art, Alexander Borovsky, described Sciarsism as a new chapter in art history and " a new wave of the Russian avant-garde and Russian philosophical school, which can have a great impact on the global cultural space ." Sciarsism and Sciarsists, installation view, MMOMA. Courtesy of Artois Gallery. Elena Seroff's Abstract Way of Thinking. The exhibition at MMOMA, brings the leading artists who apply the new scientific approach to the inner world and art from various countries, highlighting the universality of the new movement. They apply Sciarsic semiotics effectively, where different geometrical forms represent different elements - square stands for thought, circle for feeling, and triangle for intuition. Today, the movement brings together over 300 artists from Russia, France, Italy, China, Germany, the U.S., and other countries.  Among the exhibiting artists at MMOMA is Elena Seroff , a Russian-American artist based in New York City. Her work follows Sciarsism's postulates in bringing the inner world and feelings to the surface through a well-thought system. She captures the surrounding world with lines and colors, and is drawn towards simple and unpretentious forms. Her specific abstract way of thinking is presented with three works - Contemplation, Time. Composition #21 , and Composition #1 .  Elena Seroff - Composition, 2018. Courtesy of Artois Gallery Sciarsism at MMOMA. The exhibition Sciarsism and Sciarsists will be on view at MMOMA in Moscow until November 21st, 2021. Artios Gallery will organize a joint Sciarsism and Sciarsists exhibition in New York City in Fall 2022.   Sciarsism and Sciarsists, installation view, MMOMA. Courtesy of Artois Gallery. Featured image: Sciarsism and Sciarsists, installation view, MMOMA. Courtesy of Artios Gallery.

November 29, 2023 By Eli Anapur I refer to life as a process - says visual artist Natalia Koren Kropf in a statement published on the Artios Gallery website, a New York-based enterprise that represents her. And indeed, her art follows her thought trajectory. The processes happening around us, both visible and invisible, find their way onto her fascinating canvasses. Life's energies reveal themselves through vibrant abstract forms coiled and intertwined, as everything living on this planet is. Natalia's ideas about the interconnectedness of natural energies and those human-made — for her new series Trajectories she mentioned electromagnetic fields, UV rays, and similar as inspiration — are transformed into formal elements, which have the power to transpose the viewer "into the realm of physical harmony." Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, Natalia is a classically trained artist who explores the meaning of our existence and the forces in the workings beyond the material reality. She immigrated to the US in 1991 and has since participated in numerous group and solo exhibitions. As a member of many art organizations, including the Art Students League of New York, Monotype Guild of New England, the Pushkin Society Artists Guild, and the National Association of Women Artists, where she served as a president, Natalia continues to share her knowledge and promote art education.  Her most recent series, Trajectories and Curvatures , is an extension of her research into movement, interconnectedness, and light. Art historical and historical references are also present, both in formal and conceptual elements, as she looks into the ancient trade routes and artists who masterfully transformed the forces of nature into simplified visual vocabulary, such as Hokusai. The color palette and the choice of materials draw from natural elements and leave clues for viewers to decipher because "the work left without feedback is like an unsung song." In an interview with Widewalls, Natalia Koren Kropf talked about her process, her continuous fascination with the world, philosophical and aesthetic questions she tries to answer with her art, and announced her upcoming project with Art Plexus Group . Left: Natalia Koren Kropf - Silver Lining, acrylic on canvas / Right: Natalia Koren Kropf - Inner Space, tempera on panel Exploring the Great Universal Puzzle Widewalls: You are a classically trained artist who draws inspiration from science, humanity, and nature, among other themes. What can you tell us about yourself and your artistic journey so far? Natalia Koren Kropf: My true inspiration comes from observing nature. For years and years, I recorded what I saw around me by painting landscapes and portraits, drawing forms and textures, studying human anatomy, range of movement, and dance. Naturally, during these years, I started composing my own versions of the visual dynamic by simplifying motion trajectories into curvatures, obtaining a gradual understanding of the interconnected universe by learning about quantum physics and string theory through my spiritual practice, poetry, and intuitive sense of oneness. So far, my artistic journey has been fueled by curiosity about who I am in this great universal puzzle. Widewalls: Your two new series, Curvatures and Trajectories , deal with the notions of interconnectedness, movement, and light. How did you get interested in these topics? NKK: To tell you the truth, I am always interested in these topics. As long as I can remember, I have been curious about the world. Does it have a beginning and end? How vast is the space-time continuum? I have been making multiple inquiries about world models and theories and studied different schools of thought from various cultures. All of that experience led me to portray fragments of my understanding. It boils down to abstract themes of interconnectedness, movement, and light. I do not pretend to gain a summarized worldview. However, I came up with the visual language as I integrated my experience of art-making and my discoveries about the world. Natalia Koren Kropf - Bounded, stoneware The Curvatures Series Widewalls: In Curvatures , you explore different abstract forms and connect them with stories about ancient trade routes and Mediterranean civilizations. What inspired these contemplations and the look into the past? NKK: I love to dig into history as I study art. A series of monotypes called Ancient Whispers is my visual contemplation on the trade routes of Mediterranean civilizations. The Ancient world in that region was culturally interconnected due to active trade and the ability to travel by sea. Therefore, the colors of terracotta and cobalt serve as metaphors for land and sea respectively. These two colors also pay homage to ceramic objects, such as tiles and vessels, both functional and decorative. From Iran and China, the famous cobalt-glazed earthenware products traveled to Europe through the Silk Road and via Venetian merchant ships. As a result, cobalt glaze ceramic objects can be found in every European country, thanks to the culture of the trends. Widewalls: The series is anchored in the creative heritage of old masters, such as Hokusai. How do you see these connections, and how much does art history inspire your work? NKK: Artists do not exist in a cultural vacuum, no matter how much of a hermit they could consider themselves. Art history brings us all, artists or not, to where we are today. It is a collective consciousness. To a degree, we are all affected by it. So an informed answer to art history challenges is better than inventing a bicycle wheel attached to a stool. Marcel Duchamp already did that. What’s next? Every artist answers that question, expressing it through their own aesthetics. Hokusai and I lived at a different time period, but because his excellent work survived, I consider him as one of my mentors. His world, his pure way of simplifying his complex surroundings, interests me both aesthetically and philosophically. Natalia Koren Kropf - Hopes And Dreams, acrylic on canvas Representing Interconnected Energies Widewalls: Starting with streamlines, you use abstract forms to represent the oneness of the inner and outer world in Trajectories . Do you find abstract art most effective in conveying these complex ideas? NKK: Yes, of course! I feel that abstract art is not only a way to express complex abstract concepts but also a way to pose an open-ended inquiry, leaving the viewer to explore with me. At first, I offer my own visual language and then leave the viewer to their own discoveries. It is enriching both ways, it is a sort of communication. Otherwise, the work left without feedback is like an unsung song. Widewalls: You mentioned electromagnetic fields, UV rays, radio waves, and satellite signals as inspirations for Trajectories. What meaning does this technological radiation, invisible and yet present all around us, hold for you? NKK: We are intermingled with so many visible and invisible forces that are mind-boggling. I want to show that the air is not empty, even the vacuum is not empty. Our human body has its own electricity in the brain and at the fingertips. We are not only bodies, we are embodied energies. I find it fascinating. There is so much to discover about humans, and yet, each of us is what they think they are. Widewalls: You created the series during the lockdown. How did this experience influence your process? NKK: At first, it was a shock and fear. A pause, an interruption of my daily life, only on a global scale. And as I learned that the Pandemic affected us globally, the idea of unification came to me. We are all in it together. And If I were to survive, what do I want to say as my last words? I started working feverishly, and in the process of art-making, I discovered my peace. In this altered meditative state of consciousness, there came the paintings and images, as though I was channeling some form of calligraphic messages. Left: Natalia Koren Kropf - Summer Vibes, tempera on panel / Right: Natalia Koren Kropf - Unity bronze Continuing Artistic Discovery Widewalls: Different materials, from acrylic to paper pulp and terracotta pigment, are present in your work. How important is this material aspect in your practice? What brought you to paper pulp, and how does its aesthetics correspond to the ideas you are exploring? NKK: The variety of materials comes from my ongoing fascination with the nature’s elements that I manifest in my art. Each material has its own physical properties and it often suggests the way it wants to be handled. For example, the ceramic sculpture contains all the elements. Earth element (clay itself is formed by earth), Water (wet, malleable clay for modeling/sculpting), Fire (the fired clay, dehydrating/solidifying the sculpture), Air ( drying the clay and displaying it “in the air” - indoors and outdoors). And, of course, the element of Ether is the artist’s inspiration for the form and the feedback of the onlooker. The same can be extrapolated to paper, paper pulp, metal, the use of pigments, and mix-and-match between the traditional techniques and my own chemical and physical experiments. I do love the element of discovery on many levels in concept, aesthetics, materials, method, and technique. Widewalls: Early next month, your work will be on view at the Red Dot Miami Art Fair, presented by Artios Gallery. Could you tell us more about your participation and your plans for the rest of the year? NKK: I am very grateful to the Artios Gallery for representing me and for giving me excellent exhibition opportunities. Earlier this year , I participated in the New York Art Expo 2023, where I was introduced to A&E Fine Art Gallery, who invited me to join them at the Red Dot/Spectrum Miami Art Fair this December. Meanwhile, I am working on a new body of work in collaboration with Art Plexus Group, an Artios Gallery new Project entitled The Elements . I am very excited – it's right down my alley – stay tuned! Natalia Koren Kropf - Ancient Whispers 1, monotype Author: Eli Anapur  / Editor at Widewalls Featured image: Natalia Koren Kropf / Summer Vibes

Collectors' Tip, Artist(s) in Focus, Interviews August 26, 2021 By Eli Anapur Art is a life journey - explains artist Anya Rubin . Art encompasses human experience and shows us its multifacetedness; we encounter all of its aspects - both positive and negative - in art. Art analyzes, dissects, and exposes this experience; it guides us through visual narratives of contemporary social, spiritual, and political conditions and shows them to us for what they are. Anya Rubin's art practice follows her personal path. She traveled extensively as a child, moving with her family from Russia to Israel, Germany, and finally settling in the U.S. Travels made her aware of different cultures and tuned her to watch closely and learn from gestures and expressions. Before learning a new language, she used her senses to understand the world. Rubin distills the swaths of data that engulf us daily into primary forms. Connected, they combine into familiar silhouettes, showing us that we live in a highly interconnected world. Her art seems in constant motion - forms intertwine, spots of color build on each other, background and foreground are often inseparable. The recent works focus on portraits . They are pixilated, immersed in the play of color dots, moving between figuration and abstraction, in constant motion as the human psyche. Rubin foregrounds the thinking about constant change, the abundance of information, and human connectedness in a visual language of shifting and changing elements. Recognized for her sensibility and skill in presenting the contemporary condition, Rubin is a recipient of several art prizes, including Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci prizes in 2015 and 2016. She has exhibited her work around Europe and the US, and thus far had several solo shows in New York City and Miami. A new addition to an impressive roster of artists at Artios Gallery , Anya Rubin talked with us about her art practice, styles and ideas that influenced her, and the way the world and its tropes affect her practice today. Well-spoken and insightful, she gave us a glimpse into her personal story, thoughts about the state of our current self-obsessed culture, and post-Covid plans. Left : Anya Rubin - Tatiana Eva-Marie, 2014 / Right : Anya Rubin - Selfie, 2015 © Artios Gallery Early Experiences and Portraiture Art. Widewalls: You moved quite a lot as a child. Do you think this experience has influenced your work in any way? Anya Rubin: Absolutely. It has influenced my entire perception. Before I would learn a new language, I had to understand people by their gestures, tones, and the slightest change of their fascial expressions. I had to be sensitive to the cultural understanding of right and wrong. All this made me thoughtfully experience the world, using the five senses to understand and relying extensively on intuition. Widewalls: Your practice focuses on portraiture. Who are the people in your works? AR: Mostly immigrants, people I have met and was struck by something about them and their lives. Widewalls: These portraits remind us of pixilated photos, but even more so of a pointillist approach to color. Can you comment on this take on your art? How would you situate it yourself? AR: I was inspired by the work of Chuck Close at the time I started to create my portraits. The close study of a photograph intrigued me. Pixilated photos and pointillist approach sound right on target. I would say it's a combination of the two. Every inch of the canvas becomes important in creating the final work. Left : Anya Rubin - Vella Bar, 2017 / Right : Anya Rubin - Fractal Figure Red Flower, 2018 © Artios Gallery. Painting Contemporary Condition. Widewalls: Certain works have an abstract feeling, with figures being discernible on closer look but remaining inseparable from the background. Have you ever considered moving to abstraction? AR: As a primarily self-taught artist, I am fascinated by many of the great art movements from Impressionism, Expressionism to Pointillism, and certainly, abstraction, to name a few. As a contemporary artist, I have access to the great library of art movements; it will certainly inform my art. Widewalls: Your work reflects upon the social, political, and spiritual conditions of contemporary culture. Which aspects occupy you the most? AR: I am most interested in the spiritual conditions of contemporary culture. In a world made smaller by the Internet, we are driven apart by Covid, which isolates people rather than brings them together. Climate change, inequality, racial issues are factors that will undoubtedly affect us significantly now and in the long run. The development of an evolved humanity will continue to occupy me. Widewalls: Your recent body of work explores social media obsession with self-representation. What drew you to this subject? AR: I witnessed a world that went from phone calls to texts, from getting together with friends to seeing their lives posted on social media. I became fascinated with what made us follow total strangers when all we knew about them initially was their profile pic. It seemed to me most people were putting out their photoshopped best (erasing aging lines and hardships) while removing themselves more and more from the reality behind the screen and tainting our perception of the truth. Widewalls: As you explained it yourself, an artist reflects what she/he has seen, felt, dreamt, experienced, envisioned. Could you tell us something about your process? AR: I would say I am an intuitive artist. I enjoy seeing the transformation from looking at a given topic to photographing it then translating it into various mediums, each changing what I had seen initially. I spend a lot of time looking close up/zooming in, thanks to the computer. Left: Anya Rubin - She Inspires, 2017 / Right: Anya Rubin - Hawk, 2015 © Artios Gallery. Reflections on the Artistic Journey. Widewalls: You received quite a few rewards for your work. In your experience, do the awards help artists? AR: Being an artist is a lonely journey, and any appreciation of my long hours spent working is personally fulfilling. Widewalls: What's next for you? Could you share some of your future projects with us? AR: Covid has certainly changed our daily routine and life in general. I will be looking into topics that deal with how our environment affects us, isolation, and the interconnectedness of being. Covid has shown us that it does not discern between borders or race. We are forced to spend more time with ourselves as individuals, at home with our families. Self-reflection is a big part of this journey, and I want to explore these topics in my future work. Featured image: Anya Rubin © Artios Gallery

Romanian-born artist Florian-Doru Crihana has over three decades of artistic practice and over 80 awards behind him. His career started when he decided to move away from his engineering career and immerse himself more deeply in visual arts. Although he was a satirist and has won awards for his satirical drawings, a turn to paintings revealed his full creative potential. Topics the artist explores evolved over the years, from satirical reflections on the dictatorship in Romania to present explorations of modern cities and the details hiding in plain view that many of us miss. His pieces bring you to the uncanny places where imaginary and real create new and exciting combinations. Other works lead you to towns where Picasso walks by his famous Les Demoiselles d'Avignonor Albert Einstein takes a central part in a time-counting machine. Crihana's process may seem simple at first; he mainly uses cardboard and oil paint, as they proved to be the most enduring and resistant. However, the development of a new series often takes a few weeks. He conceives the idea and researches each new place he wants to depict in detail. A devotion to the topic is evident in its treatment, filled with affection, inquisitive eye, and respect for the depicted subjects. His paintings are contemplations of the places and ideas, done in simple yet effective forms, full of intricate details, and filled with a peaceful atmosphere. They offer a repost from our hectic world and lead us into surreal spaces of the artist's imagination that are still familiar to us. To learn more about his unique practice, we talked with Florian-Doru Crihana and asked him about his process, artistic beginning, and future plans. Left: Florian-Doru Crihana - Biltmore Hotel, Clock in Palmcourt, 2017. New York series. Oil on cardboard, 40x30cm © Florian Doru Crihana, Artios Gallery / Right: Florian-Doru Crihana - Carnegie Hall Chandelier, 2017. New York series. Oil on cardboard, 40x30cm © Florian Doru Crihana, Artios Gallery From Isolation to International Acclaim Widewalls: You started your art career as a satirist, publishing your first satirical cartoons during the communist era in Romania. Can you tell us more about your beginnings? How did you decide to drop your engineering career and pursue art instead? Florian-Doru Crihana: Although an engineer, I loved drawing cartoons, and I took every opportunity to express myself. My friends encouraged me to draw and publish. At the same time, I began thinking about participating in international cartoon competitions. Success at the European Cartoon competitions made me consider submitting my drawings as well. They allowed me to express my opinion on contemporary society using an international language: drawing and color. I discovered many new themes I could approach and explore in my artistic works. In one of these international competitions, I got confirmation of my art, which made me decide to drop my engineering career forever. Widewalls: How would you describe the place satire occupied during this turbulent period? FDC: Many of my works from that turbulent period were adapted to the circumstances of the time, and they mainly referred to a life lived in isolation. Other topics, such as international politics, are constantly repeating, and I've dealt with them in the past. Left: Florian Doru Crihana - Decoration of Flatiron Building, 2017. New York series. Oil on cardboard, 40x30cm © Florian Doru Crihana, Artios Gallery / Right: Florian Doru Crihana - Time...A Joke, 2012. Collection 21 Centuries. Oil on cardboard, 40x30cm © Florian Doru Crihana, Artios Gallery Discovering Architectural Beauty Widewalls: Recently, you took up drawing cityscapes, immortalizing places such as Nuremberg and Barcelona. What drew you to this subject? FDC: I realized many years ago that I had a particular talent for noticing details or specific things that other people did not see or have not paid much attention to. I sometimes do a mental exercise. I imagine myself being in a historically significant town - that's why I have chosen Nuremberg and Barcelona - trying to discover their beautiful buildings and monuments. Widewalls: You mainly use cardboard as a base for your works. Can you tell us more about your technique and choice of materials? FDC: It was the simplest technique I could use in the 1980s, at hand and cheap. But it took me several years to improve it. The absorption was a problem. That's why I had to use oil paints and a specific type of cardboard, the one that is used for packaging. The unprepared cardboard is soft, and it contains a certain percentage of silicon that stops absorption. I extract the excess oil from the oil paints. The oil that remains is used as a binder. Widewalls: How do you think your practice has developed over the years? Have you experimented with other formats and topics? FDC: I am devoted to my technique because it has proven to be resilient over time. After thirty years, my work looks as good as when I did it. I have hardly used methods taught in schools. They didn't attract me. In addition to the theme of cities, here are some of the others: the Banks series, the Don Quixote de la Mancha series, the Sturgeon series, the 21 Centuries series, the Steampunk series, the Titanic series, the Fly series, the Middle-Class Happiness series and many more. Florian Doru Crihana - The Tor, 2012. Collection 21 Centuries. Oil on cardboard, 40x30cm © Florian Doru Crihana, Artios Gallery The Working Process and Future Plans Widewalls: Can you tell us something about your working process? FDC: First, I chose a theme and a title. The choosing process lasts about three months. It takes me a few weeks to think about the possible topics I could explore in my drawings. For example, when I choose a town, it has to be crossed by a river. Then, I needed another two weeks to study and find the characteristic symbols of that place, which became my drawing's starting point. I use a separate sketchbook for each theme. The sketch size is usually 8 x 5 cm. Then, I take a one-day break to decide if I like the result. If satisfied, I start to draw on the cardboard that is always the same size, 30 x 40 cm. It takes me about two days to color it. Widewalls: How much has the global pandemic affected your practice? FDC: During the pandemic, I was able to undertake several major new projects. I also felt a deep appreciation for my loyal clients. Surprisingly for me, the sales have not fallen too much. Widewalls: Can you share some of your current and future projects? FDC: Currently, I am working on two projects: one is about the city of Munich, and the other is about the Danube Delta. At the same time, I am finishing my first drawings about the Wall Street - New York Stock Exchange. Author: Eli Anapur / Editor at Widewalls

PRESS RELEASE New York, NY, December 20, 2021 - It is becoming a tradition here at Artios Gallery to showcase the works of our represented artists during the Winter Holiday season. It is a great time not only to engage in festivities with family and friends but also to reflect upon the hard work accomplished during the year. This past year was, perhaps, not as challenging as 2020. However, it was still an uneasy period for many people, as the pandemic raged and interfered with our strife for normality. Although opened for in-person visitors, the art fairs were still much less attended, with many galleries opting for online participation. We, likewise, decided to take part in the New York ArtExpo 2022 instead of 2021. This decision was mainly driven by the uncertainty with COVID regulations and prospective closures. Nevertheless, we have been busy with our usual work, marketing and promoting our artists, producing four catalogs, organizing two VIP events, and creating six online exhibitions. In addition, we welcomed eleven new artists to our gallery in 2021 and sold several paintings. Our artists have also been working hard creating new artworks and participating in various art events. For example, four of them have been interviewed by the Widewalls magazine this year; Hector Acevedo participated in the XIII Florence Biennale, Anya Rubin earned a Certificate of Artistic Merit at the Luxembourg Art Prize 2021 for her new work ‘Poet,’ Miroslav Duzinkevych has been selected as an Artist-in-Residence at the Van Gogh’s Immersive Experience event in New York this summer, Elena Seroff’s paintings were exhibited at two museums, one in Russia and one in Ukraine, and Fotini Christophillis had two solo exhibitions and a live podcast event, to name just a few. Artios Gallery prides itself on selecting high-quality, exceptionally talented artists whose unique vision shapes contemporary art landscape. This exhibition presents 40 works, each unique and wonderful in its own right. The styles and media vary dramatically, from abstract to figurative, from bright and vivid to monochrome and subdued, from oil and acrylic to digital prints and photography, showcasing diversity and imagination. As we enter into this festive season, our Winter Extravaganza will surely please your eyes and lift your spirits. View exhibition here: https://www.artiosgallery.com/virtual-gallery Purchase inquiries at info@artiosgallery.com or (917) 525-3040

PRESS RELEASE December 7, 2021, New York – Artios Gallery is excited to present a virtual solo exhibition of an American Artist Jack Caserta, titled Passion in Abstraction – The Jack Caserta Show. The exhibit showcases a selection of 15 artworks created by Jack in the past 4 years. Jack’s style can be described as abstract expressionism, although the artist likes to mix the techniques and media. His purely abstract works contain an explosion of colors, tones, brushstrokes, textures. Their intuitive harmony reveals the artist’s passionate soul. Jack says. “I’m a mixed-media artist whose abstracts are inspired by the idea of not finding a universal form but rather to achieve a style that is continually changing. I believe abstract art has limitless possibilities.” Indeed, the artist does not restrict himself with preset boundaries. The colors flow freely, occupying an entire pictorial space and sometimes giving an illusion of splashing out from the canvas. Broad expressive brushstrokes let out inner energy tamed by choice of palette and medium. Many of Jack’s more recent works carry some figurative elements and even text, reminding us of works by Jean-Michel Basquiat from whom Jack draws his inspiration among other artists. Misshapen heads, hands, and bodies scream from the canvas sometimes angrily, sometimes in despair, sometimes in ecstasy, reflecting the artist’s passionate nature. Colors further define paintings’ mood. Jack’s message for his art plays directly into the pure, passionate aspect of expressionism: “What I connect to most in life is the emotional side of things, the images, colors, brush strokes… and textured surfaces of my paintings represent the energy and emotions I experience.” Visit www.artiosgallery.com/virtual-gallery to view this exhibition. Purchase inquiries at info@artiosgallery.com Exhibition running dates December 6, 2021 – January 31, 2022.

On Saturday, November 13, 2021, Artios Gallery held a VIP event for its represented artist Elena Zelenina. Ten of Elena's paintings were displayed along with the newly published catalog of her works spanning fifteen years of creative effort. The guests were treated to a short film where Elena talked about her artistic vision, work process, and inspiration. The intimate space was full of buzz and excitement. Here is what some people said, "It was an amazing event! Loved the movie, the book is so beautiful! The paintings are insightful!" ~ Nadia K, artist "Thank you for organizing this event! It was very interesting to meet the artist and hear her story." ~ Natalia B, art lover "It was a wonderful gathering. I really enjoyed meeting the artist and watching the movie about her. Seeing her paintings in person gave a much better idea of color depth and textures." ~Martha M, art collector See the photos from the event below. For purchase inquiries, email info@artiosgallery.com Visit Elena's profile here https://www.artiosgallery.com/elena-zelenina

Two works of Artios artist and founder Elena Iosilevich Seroff were selected for the exhibition of the winners of the International Competition “The Best Artist in the Field of Contemporary Art, Abstraction and Sciarsism,” which was held at the Museum of Kyiv’s History, Kyiv, Ukraine, from 9th through 12th September 2021. The competition that took place in Kyiv from April through August of this year attracted 300 artists from 38 countries, where 60 finalists were chosen. The project’s architect, Chairman of the NGO’s “Best Artist” Board, People’s Artist of Ukraine, Volodymyr Kozyuk, said, “This is the world’s first competition of contemporary art, abstraction, and sciarsism. Sciarsism makes it possible to combine the incompatible – modern art, figurative, and abstraction. The artist must convey through his work emotions, thoughts, perceptions. This is a new avant-garde. It allows you to start a new path in art, and time and history will show what it will be. At the exhibition, we brought together famous and emerging artists. The exhibition will travel further; it will be shown in different countries. Seventeen world galleries are already offering their spaces.” Sciarsism is a trend in fine arts, especially in painting, which originated in 2015. The founder of the movement, Russian artist Sergey Dozhd, explains the rationale behind it, “Sciarsism is the science of artistic abstraction through which artists can understand their works and explain them to others. Sciarsism became a trend in contemporary art and philosophy. It is now an international movement of philosophers and intellectual artists developing a system for understanding abstract art, similar to understanding abstract concepts in physics and mathematics.” We will be following the exhibition’s path and bring you further news as they become available. For now, we wish all the artists participating in this event continuing artistic inspiration and success in their future endeavors.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2021, New York, NY. Artios Gallery is excited to present a solo exhibition of Fotini Christophillis titled “Not Anywhere but Here.” On view, there are 30 works grouped in two series – floral paintings and cityscapes painted over a period of 2020-2021. Like most of us, the young American artist Fotini Christophillis was affected by the pandemic, which threw everyone off balance and forced us to cope with isolation, fear, and uncertainty. Such cataclysmic events sometimes become a catalyst for change, for something better, more significant. They elevate our spirit and make us more resilient to future adversities. The current exhibition is a testament to this resilience, positivity, and triumph of the human spirit. Fotini’s cityscapes with generous blue, green, and yellow hues radiate optimism, invite the viewer to walk along the streets, sit at the cafes, enjoy the sunshine. The artist employs a peculiar technique of applying oil on canvas or linen reminiscent of a watercolor sketch. Yet the brightness of the oils saturates each painting, soaking it in an eternal glow of positive energy. Fotini’s floral bouquets, mostly in gouache and pastel on paper, come alive with bright, rich reds, greens, and yellows. They seem to dance to a rhythmic tune akin to the jazz that she loves to listen to. The long months spent in isolation allowed Fotini to sharpen her perception, dig deeper into her inner annals, and explore surroundings in greater detail. The artist says, “Explosions of color emerged as I strove to harness a concert of lonely but joyous feelings, declaring my presence and asserting where I am, here -- not anywhere, but here.” That feeling of living in the moment, taking in all the sensory impressions from the external world, filtering them through yourself, and having them expressed on paper or canvas, makes the works genuine, authentic. That is how Fotini’s paintings can be described. We hope you will enjoy this exhibition. Visit www.artiosgallery.com/fotini-christophillis for more information about the artist.

PRESS RELEASE June 1, 2021 — New York In collaboration with The National Association of Women Artists ("NAWA"), Artios Gallery is thrilled to announce its newest online group exhibition, Home. From June 1 - July 1, 2021, the exhibition aspires to evoke inspiration and introspection in audiences, showcasing art that encourages them to consider what home looks and feels like to them. Never before has Home been a more enticing theme to explore. As the pandemic comes to an end, many are reflecting on what Home means to them. Most profoundly, Home is where they connected with loved ones in a time of great discord. For many, it is the place where they have spent much of their time in the last year as they have grappled with the intensity of the changes to their daily lives. For others, Home has been a place of refuge or a source of revitalization. Common to all of these, however, is connection. Home is, ultimately, where we find light when the world grows dark. The author Rebecca Solnit once wrote of Home, describing it to be "a desire to be whole, to know where you are, to be the point of intersection of all the lines drawn through all the stars, to be the constellation-maker and the center of the world, that center called love." Indeed, it is where many dualities exist: we awaken from sleep and surrender to it, we tame the soul and allow it to soar, and we cease language yet revel in understanding. Abstract and instinctive, Home exists in every practice, place, and person. It is the ultimate source of connection—the retreat into one's inner or outer sanctuary. It is a theme as present in a landscape as it is in a portrait. Showcasing the dynamism of the concept, Artios and NAWA collaborated to offer original and deeply personal narratives around Home. Whether your idea of Home is grounded in spirituality, artistic expression, people, or place, the exhibition was curated to feature artworks that reflect a vast range of imagery and expressive narratives. To a great extent, they convey our diverse understandings of Home and the way our homes have shaped our lives. To view the show, please visit https://www.artiosgallery.com/virtual-gallery. We hope you find inspiration in the selection of curated works. Purchase inquiries at info@artiosgallery.com.

PRESS RELEASE April 15, 2021 — New York Artios Gallery is pleased to announce its newest curated online exhibition, Empirical Abstraction. On view from April 20 - June 20, 2021, the virtual exhibition will showcase 26 selected artworks executed in a variety of Abstract styles. According to the Oxford dictionary, "empirical" means to be "based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic." Philosophically, "empirical abstraction" alludes to the innate human desire to be seen and understood in the context of one's unique, observed experiences. In mathematics, the term points to our ability to recognize similarities in objects and ideas by extracting structures, patterns, and properties from them. "Empirical abstraction" is thus the type of thought involved in everyday concept formation. It is through abstract reflection that we arrive at the realization of new ideas and creative objects. Driven by visual perception, Abstract art is devoid of representational imagery. Rather, it is characterized by an abandonment of the conventional, where abstraction becomes the birthing ground of imagined worlds brimming with emotion and sensation. Allegories are forged from juxtapositions of shape, color, line, texture, and light. Whether its disciples wielded a brush and easel or their hands in expressing their creative vision, the new materials and methods adopted by Abstract artists paved the way for a style imbued with conceptual depth and immense artistic impact. To highlight the artistic efforts of this genre, Artios sought the talents of those with versatility in style and subject. Empirical Abstraction will highlight the incredible diversity of means through which Abstract artists can convey their understandings of the world around them. Featuring a breadth of talent and reflecting aesthetic movements from Suprematism and Constructivism to Cubism and Bauhaus, the exhibition reflects the great range of expressive narratives made possible through a departure from realism. To view the show, please visit www.artiosgallery.com/virtual-gallery. We truly hope you enjoy the selection of curated works. Purchase inquiries at info@artiosgallery.com.

April 2nd, 2021 by Balasz Takac / Widewalls The early 20th-century modernist tendencies were, among other things, characterized by an interest in the spiritual; the belief that the artistic vision is charged with numerous sensations that come from another realm was expressed in the way the artists experimented with colors, compositions, and an overall effect of the painting. Inspired by such an approach, the contemporary Brazilian mixed media artist, Geiza Barreto creates abstractions through which she seeks balance in both logical and emotional sense. As a matter of fact, her paintings are the results of an intuition, evoking a constant search for the human essence. Active in arts since 2016, Geiza Barreto confirmed her domains by exhibiting in the local and international context. To find out more about the driving forces behind her creativity, we asked the artist to answer a couple of questions in the following interview. The Futuristic Congress, 2018. Mixed media on paper, 21 x 29.7 cm Geiza Barreto - Inspired By The Modern and The Mystical Widewalls: At first glance, your paintings evoke the early 20th-century modernist traditions exemplified by Kandinsky, Chagall, or Calder. How do you respond to historical abstraction? Geiza Barreto: My artistic language visually incorporates the emotional impact caused by contact with the works of artists that I consider references of abstractionism - from childhood, when I had classes at school on this movement, until adulthood, through the study and contemplation of the works of these artists - in particular, Kandinsky and Miró. Widewalls: Is your sensibility in any way influenced by Candomblé or other spiritual practices present in Brazil? GB: Brazil is characterized by religious syncretism, which is the confluence of Christianity, African religions (especially Candomblé), and indigenous traditions. Despite some important differences between them, they all believe in the existence of the soul, of an extra-physical world, and in the possibility of communication with the divine, either directly or through intercessors. I was born and raised in Salvador, in Bahia, where, for historical reasons, this syncretism is most intensely felt. The religiosity of the people is very intense. Despite having a Catholic background and not being a Candomblé practitioner (which would be a logical conclusion if it weren't for religious syncretism), we are often exposed to the rituals and symbols of that religion; they are part of the collective unconscious of the people from Bahia. This influences the way I see and feel the world and ends up, in some way, manifesting in my artistic work. Love and Prosperity, 2017. Mixed media on paper, 11.7 x 16.5 inches The Working Process And The Outcome Widewalls: Could you briefly describe your working process? What motivates you on a daily basis? GB: My process of building abstract paintings involves a state of mindfulness and connection with the Higher Self. I achieve this by adding layers of various materials intuitively, observing or listening to the meaning of the painting, which usually comes as an idea, a piece or title of a song, or even a finished word or phrase. While I don't always clearly see the meaning of the painting from the start, I keep adding layers, often partially covering the previous layers. Once I understand the message that I am supposed to convey through the work, I act more logically, adding details that can make it more transparent and more attractive in the viewer's eyes. My motivation comes from my need for expression, from the feeling that I have something to communicate to the world through my art and the pleasure, peace, and balance that I feel during this process. Widewalls: Is it right to describe your works as maps of the mind that can be used to trace a myriad of emotions, gestures, and thoughts? GB: My abstract art intends to portray my soul at a given moment, assigning colors and shapes to a multitude of emotions and thoughts. In expressing my soul, I am also bringing up the collective unconscious and the spirit of my time, and the place where I live. Thus, it is correct to interpret and describe my works as maps of the mind. Since, in my understanding, art connects the artist's universe to that of the observer, these maps will reveal a lot about the viewer's mind as well. Restart, 2017. Mixed media on paper, 8.3 x 11.7 inches The Future Widewalls: Have you considered expressing yourself in other media? GB: Something [what] attracts me in mixed media is precisely the possibilities of expressing myself through the characteristics of each material I use. I expect to take it further, so I am always experimenting with new media and new ways of expression. I am currently doing some experiments painting on other supports. I have also tried digital art, which is something that I expect to do more often. However, I like the sensory experience that is involved with physical painting and collage. Given that I often hear songs or poems in my imagination while painting, I also consider performing them to enrich the viewer's experience with my art. Widewalls: Do you tend to articulate the reality through your work and do you find it suitable for questioning certain social or political issues? GB: I don't usually work with factual reality; I tend to work with timeless and/or invisible matters, such as the mysteries of the universe and the human mind, the thoughts and feelings that create reality, and those that are triggered by it. In this respect, it is possible to perceive social or political issues only indirectly, expressed in the sentences I use or the feelings I represent. Thus, my work doesn't seem to be suitable for questioning social or political issues. Widewalls: What are your current yearnings when it comes to your artistic voyage? GB: I have planned my career to participate in national and international exhibitions, have my work listed in public and private collections, make collaborative participation with musicians, and make performances that involve the representation of the thoughts and feelings expressed in my paintings. I also intend to take my art in other media and license products based on it. Left: My Kingdom, 2020. Mixed media on paper, 29.7 x 21 cm / Right: Seaset, 2017. Mixed media on paper, 32 x 24 cm Adrift, 2020. Mixed media paper, 11.7 x 16.5 inches Featured image: Portrait of Geiza Barreto. All images courtesy of the artist and Artios Galler Follow The Artist Geiza Barreto Follow The Gallery Artios Gallery New York City, United States Of America

New York, March 1, 2021 Artios Gallery is excited to present an exhibition of photographs by Vladimir Deming, “Where Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati merge: Faces of India.” Images on display reflect Vladimir’s fascination with the region and its people. These photos were taken over several years, mostly in and around Triveni Sangam at Allahabad (or Prayag), the most populous district in the Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. Triveni Sangam marks the confluence of three rivers, two physical ones (Ganges and Yamuna), and one mythical – Saraswati. Believed to be where the Nectar drops fell from the pitcher held by Gods, it is a holy place in Indian culture and a site of the religious pilgrimage and festival Kumbh Mela held every 12 years. A bath here is said to flush away all of one’s sins and free one from the cycle of rebirth. Vladimir, an artisan jewelry designer and maker, educator, and avid photographer, has been traveling to India for over 13 years, exploring its cultures, religions, and landscapes. The book "Autobiography of a Yogi" by Paramahansa Yogananda ignited his interest in India. It left a deep impression on Vladimir. He began traveling to India every year to meditate and practice an ancient science of Yoga. Vladimir credits this annual pilgrimage for his excellent health and artistic energy. In these travels, the artist couldn’t help but wonder about the beauty and wisdom of this vast country and its amazing people. He started photographing scenes that struck him the most, accumulating over 4000 photos about daily life, religious celebrations, Yoga practice, and the exotic views of the countryside. Vladimir says, “I tried to capture unusual images that were in front of me, with all their kaleidoscopic chaos and colorful bustle. The people who live there are deeply religious, modest, and very kind. I wanted to grasp the very essence of their life in all its colorful manifestations.” This is just a small selection of Vladimir's extensive collection. Follow the link to enjoy the exhibition. https://www.artiosgallery.com/virtual-gallery

January 22, 2021 Widewalls Editorial The artist is inspired by the traditions of Realism, Impressionism, and Modernism, and a strong presence of the Ukrainian tradition is also noticed. Duzinkevych’s works can be found in the collections of several Ukrainian museums, while his exhibition activity has spread across the United States in recent years. To find out more about the ways this artist perceives his practice, we asked him a couple of questions he was kind to answer. Left: Portrait of Miroslav Duzinkevych / Right: Miroslav Duzinkevych - Quartet, 2020. Oil mixed media, 40 x 32 inches Exploring The Traditional Genres Widewalls: Between all the genres of your art, that include portraiture, still life, landscape, expressed through painting and drawing, do you have one you prefer? If so, why? Miroslav Duzinkevych: I really like to draw; I have [liked it] since childhood. As I said before in various interviews, training played a significant role in my life. In the beginning, it was a purely academic school. We can argue about whether today, a person needs to know how to draw, since the development of technology, [and] especially various computer programs, leads to the fact that a computer can do a lot in place of a person. Yes, there is some truth to this. Still, one of my teachers often told us, the computer will never replace Sandro Botticelli or other great artists. It is my firm belief that if an artist wants to be truly professional, he must simply be able to draw. Pablo Picasso perfectly mastered drawing and the basics of classical art, then he did whatever he wanted. From the time of my studies to the present day, I tried myself in various genres and styles, but I always loved depicting people the most. At the academy, we had sitters (models), often nude ones. Another thing is that earlier, the realistic manner was popular, but the style has changed over time, and the works became more stylized and decorative. An artist must necessarily change, which means he is developing. Widewalls: Your style appears to be very rooted in Modernism. What are your thoughts on the contemporary art production and the more non-traditional themes? MD: It so happened that my views changed a lot over time. I still love the Old Masters very much. However, living in New York, with its rhythm of life, its architecture, especially in Manhattan, the people themselves, you cannot think and paint as they did one hundred and two hundred years ago. Now there is freedom of thought, do what you want. Do I like it? If it's interesting and professional, yes, sure. In contemporary art, there are famous artists whose works are often absolutely empty, without the soul or the inner world, I would say, nothing. Now, thanks to social media, absolutely any person can be promoted. The most crucial task of gallery owners and critics is really to select those who make art. Widewalls: What about the Russian Wanderers group appeals to you most? MD: I really liked the "Wanderers" group when I was at school. My favorite was Ilya Repin, a Russian artist of Ukrainian origin, born in eastern Ukraine. He graduated from the St. Petersburg Academy and had an internship in Italy. His portraits and historical paintings, for me, are the highest achievement of mastery in this genre. Of course, if you take the Russian and Ukrainian avant-garde, such artists as Kazimir Malevich, who taught at the Kyiv Academy of Arts and whose name the Academy now bears, Vasily Kandinsky, Alexander Archipenko - they made a significant contribution to the history of world art. Left: Miroslav Duzinkevych - Brandy with fruit, 2020. Mixed media, 24 x 20 inches / Right: Miroslav Duzinkevych - Irises. Mixed media, 35 x 27 About The Other Environments Widewalls: Your oeuvre includes bodies of work like the "Turkish series" and the "Italian series." What do these series depict? How do they come to be? MD: Before moving to New York, I often participated in international Plein airs, both in Ukraine and Europe. Italy is my favorite European country. I have been there several times. Its history, museums, landscapes, architecture, design, the Renaissance epoch - all left a mark on the world art. I go there and just enjoy the atmosphere, sun, food. I tried to convey these feelings in the works written during my travels through this beautiful country. Istanbul was a discovery for me - the largest city in Turkey, it is situated on the shores of the Bosphorus, which divides it into European and Asian parts. The combination of Christian and Muslim religions, Byzantine and Roman cultures, oriental bazaar made this country one of the most interesting in the region. In the summer of 2017, while at the international Plein air in this vibrant city, I was thrilled to paint the Cathedral of St. Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Strait of Gibraltar. An artist has a unique opportunity to travel the world, study different cultures, and paint pictures at the same time; this combination does not exist in every profession. Widewalls: I would like to talk about Ukraine since it is your homeland and the place where it all began and developed for you. How would you describe the manner(s) in which the country and its culture, traditions, ways of life influenced your art? How does it compare to your current country, the USA? MD: Ukraine is the country in which I was born, raised in great love, received an education, fell in love, created a family, taught at the university. This is a country of many talented people in various fields. The incredible beauty of its natural environment, its mountains, sea, steppe, the terrain variety – all of it is practically in the center of Europe. Its location influenced the diverse palette of its artists. Some like bright, expressive colors, some - more restrained, but I would say the mood is more conservative in general. The USA is increasingly more diverse. There is so much variety in the art to all tastes. In Ukraine, the Soviet past is still acutely felt. Of course, the young generation wants to live a more modern life like the rest of the world. The two revolutions that took place during the time of independence were not in vain. Left: Miroslav Duzinkevych - Still life with garlic, 2020. Mixed media, 24 x 20 inches / Right: Miroslav Duzinkevych - Memories. Mixed media, 35 x 27 inches Future Plans Widewalls: What is coming up for you in 2021? MD: In 2021, I look forward to participating in the new art events. A lot is happening at the moment, and I have no time to think about something bad. There are several proposals for new projects, and this makes me very happy. I have a feeling that I am in the right place and at the right time. I feel that I grow professionally and get to know myself, even more, discovering new strengths and new ideas. I really hope to have a personal exhibition in the near future. Featured image: Miroslav Duzinkevych - Paradise, 2020. Oil on canvas, 30 x 43 inches. All images courtesy Artios Gallery. Follow The Gallery Artios Gallery New York City, USA

For Immediate Release: February 1, 2021, New York – For 45 years Black History Month has recognized significant contributions by African Americans to US history. Gerald Ford was the first US president who officially devoted the month of February to this event, urging people to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Since then, many countries around the world have also dedicated a month to Black history. Artios Gallery celebrates this event with the display of works by its represented artists of African descent. The exhibition, which is on display for the entire month of February, presents works of Cecil W. Lee and O. Yemi Tubi. Cecil, a Harlem native, has been developing his own digital technique for a number of years. He calls it a “Computer-Evolved Art” or CEA. It is best described as the process of combining photography, scanned images, and digital paintings/drawings with image manipulation software to create original works of art. The artist says, “I choose the term Computer-Evolved for my art as a way of paying homage to the artists who use the computer as a tool to create or transform their art.” Energy and liveliness are palpable in Cecil’s bright, mostly abstract works. The artist’s unique sense of color and composition becomes apparent to the viewer looking at such works as Mannequin Blue or Men in Hats. His abstracts are invigorating and full of radiant light, which the artist explores to the fullest by manipulating the image in combination with his drawings. O. Yemi Tubi is a Nigerian born, USA trained artist currently residing in the UK. Since 2014, he has been a freelance visual and graphic artist. Over the years, O Yemi developed his unique personal style characterized by bright colors and expressive figurative imagery. The artist uses acrylic and watercolor, but his favorite medium is oil paint. Most of his recent works were influenced by the political and social upheaval of our world. The artist says, “I believe that emotions are driving any artist’s creative process. The theme of my works, in general, is “The Facts of Life: Roses and Thorns.” Life is like roses and thorns; sometimes, it emanates a sweet aroma of pleasantness, and sometimes it pricks and causes pain.” O Yemi has adopted this concept as his artistic credo. His paintings often involve the flower on a thorny stem as a symbol representing this philosophy. We hope you will enjoy this exhibition. Purchase inquiries at info@artiosgallery.com

Some artists transcend the boundaries of time and place; they are equally at ease in their abilities to express human emotions or portray an interplay of objects on a piece of canvas. Miroslav is such an artist. Born in Ivano-Frankivsk, a town in the Western part of Ukraine, he, by his own acknowledgment, grew up in love and happiness, surrounded by the picturesque Carpathian Mountains. His passion for the region would later translate into landscapes reflecting on the natural beauty of the countryside. Miroslav started drawing very early, perhaps, due to his natural predisposition to the sublime, which drove him to express his perception of the world on paper. The artist received the best academic education available in Ukraine at the time – The State Art School in Kyiv, Ukraine, and later, the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture in Kyiv. A rigorous education under such renowned masters as Mikhail Gujda and Viktor Shatalin allowed the young artist to explore and perfect many styles, including classical drawing, realism, impressionism, and later more contemporary techniques. His graduation work at the Academy, a large canvas titled It’s a Man, received recognition as the best thesis of the year in the academic painting. Miroslav credits his immense enthusiasm for figurative painting to Old Masters such as Rembrandt, Velazquez, Vermeer, and to the Russian classics from the “Peredvizhniki” (“The Wanderers”) group: Ilya Repin, Valentin Serov, Vasily Perov. His artworks focus on figures and still life, some principal genres of classical painting. When asked what inspires him, Miroslav confides that his children are often the main characters of his paintings. Watching them play, he is amused by their perpetual ability to create their own magical world and be entirely engrossed in it. Miroslav makes his own fairy tale by embedding his children in the story and depicting them as harlequins or medieval court musicians. His still life works, inspired by 17th-century Dutch artists, are more stylized and decorative, looking curiously contemporary and antique at the same time and ideally suited for the modern interior. Miroslav describes his artistic mission as “the connection of man in harmony with nature and the universe.” His artworks reflect on how the historical development of mankind links the present and the future. Miroslav says, “A desire to preserve the art of the Great Masters still lives in me, albeit with a more modern approach. Keeping up with the life we live here and now, the search for myself, the search for truth in the world - all through paintings - this is my life ...” Check the artist's profile at www.artiosgallery.com/miroslav-duzinkevych.

Meet Costa Gorelov – our Featured Artist of the Month. Costa is an emerging artist whose recent success has translated into increased sales in Europe and the US. His style most closely resembles that of Egon Schiele, mainly due to his use of nudity and self-portraits. However, Costa’s “wave” technique is unique in its use of translucent oils and rich, vibrant paints to smooth color transition between shadows and halftones. His works are instantly recognizable. As to his themes, the artist loves to unite in his painting a figure with fashion. The fascination with fashion stems from Costa’s view on the subject. The artist says: “Haute couture, as the embodiment of handcraft and talent, always stays with me and nourishes me. Sometimes it seems that nothing can serve as good inspiration as some interesting fashion items: their history, form, texture like ghosts come to me when I’m working and ask me to use them, imprint in my work.” Costa’s characters often contemplate the choice of clothing and accessories, leaving the viewer to be amused by the comic predicament of the subject. Simultaneously, the artist exposes his character’s vulnerability to the outside pressures to conform, inner anxieties, and struggles with himself. Costa actively participates in exhibitions and various art events. He recently has received the Honored Artist Certificate in the “Artist of the Year 2020” contest conducted by the Circle Foundation for the Arts, of which he is a member. Check out his profile on our website to learn more about this talented young man. https://www.artiosgallery.com/costa-gorelov Artist Studio Visit

Friday, December 25, 2020 The Winter Mosaic online exhibition and Dragoljub Trindic's works have been featured in the municipal newspaper in the town of Pecinci, Serbia. Please read the article. http://www.pecinci.org/info/aktuelno.10.html?naslov=Trindi%C4%87evi_radovi_izlo%C5%BEeni_u_Njujorku&idvest=12441#news_box Friday, December 25, 2020 The text is translated from the website of the municipality of Pecinci. According to the artist, two of his works Bela Rada i Margarita and Dva Papagaja (from the Brazilian period), were shown at the virtual exhibition. This international participation, he says, gives particular weight to his work. "I am glad that the international public will see that we have good artists here and that we can match our art to the world. I think it is imperative to participate in as many exhibitions in different countries as possible and win awards because it gives a lot of weight to your work and inspires you to keep going."- said Trindić. Dragoljub Trindić has been representing the municipality of Pećinci at the Zone and Provincial Festivals of Artists of Srem and Vojvodina for years. He is a holder of numerous awards, and this year he won first place at the Provincial Festival with the painting It Can Be Any of Us. He first appeared on the international scene in 2013 in Bergamo, Italy, and in Los Angeles, USA, the same year. This year, for the second time, he is exhibiting at an international exhibition with the Artios Gallery in New York. A virtual tour through the Winter Mosaic: Celebrating Creativity exhibition can be found at the link: https://www.ArtiosGallery.com/virtual-gallery

Artios Gallery is happy to announce its participation in RAVE Miami 2020 Virtual Art Fair. Participating artists: Costa Gorelov, Alexey Adonin, Natalia Koren-Kropf, Guillermo Arismendi Join RAVE Live events Dec 4 & 5, 6pm-8pm EST. For a schedule of events, please visit http://www.redwoodartgroup.com/rave For free tickets to the events, please visit https://bit.ly/39lU6EL Please visit our virtual booth at www.redwoodartgroup/rave/artios-gallery Please RSVP if you would like to meet us in person via ZOOM or live chat during the RAVE event. We are available online December 4 - 5 from 10:00 to 6:30 pm. See you there!

PRESS RELEASE New York. December 1, 2020 “Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” – Wassily Kandinsky Artios Gallery is excited to present a solo exhibition of Brazilian artist Geiza Barreto. The works shown here are part of the "Abstract" series that is ongoing since 2017. Geiza Barreto's artistic journey began in her mother's studio. As a little girl, she spent many hours watching her paint. The artist recalls being fascinated by her mother making paints from various pigments and mixing the colors. Those impressions became significant when Geiza started painting herself. My Kingdom / mixed media on paper. Color, which is central to the artist's compositions, perhaps can be traced to her Brazilian roots, to the legacy of such great artists as Tarsila do Amaral, or to the images of the nearly 300-year-old Carnaval do Rio de Janeiro, famous for its colorful costumes and masks. Geiza's use of bright colors reveals optimism and inner positivity. The artist's creative process involves connecting with her unconscious mind, carefully listening to the inner self. Geiza says, "When I am painting an abstract, I feel like being a channel to transmit messages of self-responsibility, acceptance, hope, faith, love, and joy." The creative force that drives Geiza's aspirations to change the world for the better and help people awaken their potential is potent and buoyant. It strikes and charges the viewer with a joyful radiance, cheerfulness, and directness. It is evident in the artwork titles like "Keeping Joy," or "Love and Prosperity," or "Restart." The artist writes, "By connecting the creative spirit of each artist to the universe of each spectator, Art has the power to awaken thoughts and emotions capable of transforming lives in a single instant. It is this difference that I intend to make in the lives of those who know my work." The exhibition is on view from December 1 – January 31, 2021. Please visit www.artiosgallery.com/virtual-gallery Purchase inquiries at info@artiosgallery.com or +1 (917) 525-4030

New York, November, 1, 2020 Artios Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition of Spanish artist Guillermo Arismendi. The native of the Canary Islands has a background in filmmaking, which, with its creative aspect, helped fuel his interest in arts. He has been working with oils on canvas for many years and recently started experimenting with digital media to create abstract compositions. He then transfers them on canvas, whether as a traditional oil painting or as a digital print. The artist’s vibrant works are organized in cycles by year and color. One glance at the compositions can tell you a lot about their author’s inner world and original vision. They are simultaneously chaotic and orderly, akin to the cacophony of the modern symphony. Each line represents a note, each color hue is a tone, together producing a beautiful melody. It is not surprising that Arismendi’s unique style is inspired by music and mathematics. Both subjects are known for their abstract concepts that, when channeled purposefully, result in the most harmonious display. The artist says, “I owe to music and dance the colors and movements I depict in my paintings. The choreography of shades, tones, and lines, the spontaneity of gestures and palettes, are all guided by a non-verbal state of mind. The beauty of mathematics also inspires my sense of accuracy and discipline. It serves as a counterpoint of the wildest instincts in the act of creation.” Op2005 01 / 26.4 x 31.5 inches, oil on canvas, 2020 The digital tools that the artist uses provide an instant visual effect and conditions necessary for an exploration of different ideas. According to Arismendi, digital media allows him “to previsualize each layer of the paint and test different directions before tracing them on the canvas. The results are as spontaneous as before, with more efficiency and freedom.” The rapid evolution of digital technologies opens up new horizons for artists who are not afraid of experimenting and embrace technological innovations. Arismendi is one such artist. He is looking ahead to exploring augmented reality in the near future and believes it will give his works new dimensions. However, the artist is confident that oil paintings will always be at the center of his creative endeavors. To view the show www.artiosgallery.com/virtual-gallery Price inquiries at info@artiosgallery.com.

October 9, 2020 Balasz Takac / Widewalls Elena Zelenina - City Girl, 2019. Watercolor, colored pencil on paper, 24 x 18 inches The modernist legacy continues to inspire some artists working today, who remained devoted to the explorations of the painterly surface while projecting their own aesthetic or conceptual persuasions. The practice of the Russian-born artist Elena Zelenina nicely illustrates this claim, as it is reminiscent of Marc Chagall’s painting, on one hand, and the spiritual preoccupations of Wassily Kandinsky on the other. Zelenina's contemplative dreamscapes are a manifestation of the way the artist perceives spirituality since to her, everything in life is about spirituality or enlightenment, about what she likes to describe as "enlightened living." The Dream, 2019. Watercolor, colored pencil on paper, 18 x 24 inches Depicting The Oneness Elena Zelenina was trained in the studios of two artists, M.Biryukov and N.Gladkih, who had a major role in navigating her artistic vision despite the fact that both of them were more interested in the actual reality, unlike Zelenina who tends to explore the fantasy worlds. Other experiences that had a formative impact on her career were the voyages to India and the Himalayan Mountains, which led the artist to become a certified Vedic Art Instructor. This kind of orientation towards the spirituality infused her practice, as Zelenina focused entirely on depicting the state of Oneness. Elena says: "Oneness is what I paint and how I see the world, heal, and celebrate. It's vast and all-inclusive, and once I grasped it, I couldn't look at anything any other way. I feel everything is incredibly connected despite the illusion of separation." Left: Elena Zelenina - Madonna, 2019. Mixed media, watercolor, colored pencil on paper, 24 x 18 inches / Right: Elena Zelenina - The Flare, 2019. Watercolor, colored pencil on paper, 24 x 18 inches The Zelenina Method The artist is apparently inspired by the inner sensations popping out of your psyche and her entire approach is almost performative. Zelenina enters the creative process by meditating, and then the following trajectory envelops: "I close my eyes and settle in an unclutched space of no assumptions. I observe my breath for some time and then get into an intense listening space. A flood of ideas rushes the moment I start a line on a paper or canvas. I continue the line until I feel extreme excitement about an idea. Then it feels like an image comes through me onto a canvas or paper." She imagines herself as a tool or a witness to enhance the whole experience since she believes that human beings are not the final products, rather they are the possibility. Elena Zelenina - Founding Mothers, 2019. Watercolor, colored pencil on paper, 18 x 24 inches The Firmness of Elena Zelenina When it comes to the matter of shifting to another media, Zelenina adores the organic structures of paint and the flow and therefore remains loyal to watercolor, oils, and acrylic. Despite the interpretation that spirituality is just a trend that leads to another realm of thinking clueless of the real, social, and political issues, and the fact the same has become part of market-driven logic, the artist believes that true spirituality is to be at our highest potential. Moreover, she underlines that the ones who are spiritual and are not familiar with the way society functions are most likely devoid of knowledge and are exposed to SDHD (self-doubt, self-hatred, and self-denial). As Zelenina explains: "SDHD is responsible for the patterned thinking that comes from our wrong conclusions about ourselves and life. This patterned thinking takes away the freedom of existence and makes us see the world in a certain way. We might feel that only this way is right. An enlightened person can understand market-driven logic and play that game without being affected by it." According to Zelenina, it all comes to nurture the enlightened thinking that is a mandatory condition for the transcendence of any human being willing to be good for themselves, their community, the world, and all beings. As mentioned, alongside her painterly practice Zelenina is a writer. Under her assumed name Shraddha Nythyananda, the artist published the book Art Completes You. Transformation through Art and The Science of Completion through which she emphasizes the spiritual guidelines in art. Eager to start a movement called Completionists by connecting with other artists who operate with the healing practices, Zelenina stands for a positive and spiritually engaged approach that tends to enable a better world for others. She also wishes to expand her activity into the field of art education by writing a textbook teaching kids' art at home since the current state of art education the artist perceives as disappointing. The paintings of Elena Zelenina are currently displayed online in the virtual show at Artios Gallery, until November 1, 2020. Featured image: Elena Zelenina - City Girl, 2019. Watercolor, colored pencil on paper, 24 x 18 inches. All images courtesy of the artist and Artios Gallery. Follow the artist Elena Zelenina Follow The gallery Artios Gallery / New York City

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2020, New York Artios Gallery is excited to present Elena Zelenina’s solo exhibition Looking through the Light. The artist's works highlighted in this show can be viewed as a series with one unifying theme – the feminine genesis. Elena's dreamy, meditative paintings are rooted in an extensive exploration of femininity. The multifaceted role of a woman as a mother, as an inspiration, and as a wisdom keeper often crosses with the subject of light, physical and spiritual. The artist believes that inner beauty shines through interactions between humans, which positively affect our well-being. In her book ART Completes You. Transformation through Art & the Science of Completion, Elena talks about light as a spiritual torch, representing wisdom and guiding us “through the life's journey.” For her, light “signifies the supreme energy moving the universe, as well as this planet.” The artist's choice of medium is not fortuitous. In her mixed media, watercolors are given the primary place. Known for their illuminating, almost translucent effect on the paintings, the watercolors in Elena's works radiate light within, highlighting their spiritual nature. It was not always easy to find a unique style, an inner voice, coming from a family with long artistic roots. Elena’s extensive travels through India deeply affected her philosophy and artistic expression. The concept of Completion that comes from Hinduism provides a basis for the Vedic science, which she practices. It stipulates that we can free ourselves from the preconceived notions imposed on us by society and open our minds to the creative force that lives within. “To be in Completion is to experience the present moment without the pain of past experiences. It is the space of lightness and energy,” writes the artist. Elena's works are testimony to this philosophy. We hope you will enjoy Elena’s works and find them inspiring. Please follow the link to visit the show www.artiosgallery.com/virtual-gallery

September 12, 2020 Elena Martinique An emerging artist living in Charleston, South Carolina, Jack Caserta has developed a diversified practice that spans a range of styles and mediums. Using oil and acrylic through an intuitive, organic, and inventive process, he creates figurative and abstract works imbued with symbolism, influenced by music, landscapes, stories, and sensations. In his works, Caserta seeks to evoke raw feelings through an exploration of lines, strokes, or masses of bold color. His distinct style, characterized by different layers of color and coarse brushwork, has been shaped by various influences, most notably those of urban culture and modern masters, such as Willem de Kooning, Hans Hoffman, Franz Kline, Robert Motherwell, Jackson Pollock, Robert Rauschenberg, Mark Rothko, Cy Twombly, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Gerhard Richter. Jack Caserta - B Culture, 2018. Mixed media on canvas, 30 x 40 inches The Practice of Jack Caserta Born in Connecticut, Jack Caserta was first drawn to art in high school, deciding to take an art class. However, it was later in his life that he decided to pursue art as a career. His grandmother helped him get his first exhibition, after signing his work into a local art contest. This was a pivotal point in his life when he realized art was the path he wanted to explore. Abstraction was the style he always gravitated to, seeing it as one of the purest forms of expression where he could construct his own visual language while not forcing a clear narrative. Using color, forms, texture, scale, and shapes to move away from any literal, representational reference point, he creates works that are surprising and provocative and, at the same time, deeply personal. Left: Jack Caserta - Gin and Juice, 2019. Oil and acrylic on canvas, 60 x 36 inches / Right: Jack Caserta - Bramble, 2019. Oil, acrylic, oil pastel on canvas, 60 x 36 inches A Distinct Abstract Style Seeking to achieve a form that is continually changing, Caserta explores and spans abstract styles by combining color, texture, images, text, composition, and scale. Approaching his canvases with no preconceived idea of what the result will be, he allows his painting to evolve organically and spontaneously. Constantly experimenting with textures and layers, the artist seeks to convey flow and movement. Although working in a variety of mediums, oil and oil pastels are among his favorite due to the vibrance and depth they bring to his work. He finds pigments in oil pastels refract light in a way that no other medium does. He never wants to impose a way to interpret his art because he believes that abstract art is best felt intuitively rather than understood. Jack seeks to create a dialogue with viewers who are curious and have no preconceived notions as to what is a legitimate art form. Jack Caserta - Most Kings Get Their Head Cut Off, 2019. Oil on canvas, 60 x 30 inches Looking Into the Future Many artists have influenced Caserta's work along the way - including Basquiat's approach to human anatomy, de Kooning's ability to bring together figuration and abstraction, or Richter's evolution from realism to abstraction. Caserta hopes to continue his studies in fine art in Europe while continuing to aspire to exhibit in art shows and galleries around the world. He hopes to establish himself in a new generation of emerging artists. In addition to his painting practice, the artist is very interested in designing apparel. At the moment, he is focusing on jackets but hopes he would have his own clothing line in the next five years. Featured image: Jack Caserta - Light at the end of the tunnel, 2019. Oil, acrylic, oil pastel, spray paint, 36 x 60 inches. All images courtesy of the artist and Artios Gallery. Follow The Artist Jack Caserta Follow The Gallery Artios Gallery New York City, USA.

September 1, 2020, New York - Artios Gallery is delighted to present a solo exhibition of a young American artist Jack Caserta. Titled Light From Chaos, this exhibit aims to showcase a selection of Jack’s recent works produced in the past three years. Although at the beginning of his artistic journey, Jack has already developed his own distinctive style characterized by paying close attention to texture, technics, and media to convey his emotions. The artist’s dynamic brushstrokes and bold use of colors tell the story of poetic exploration into mood modalities. The native of Connecticut has exhibited locally and nationally, and his works are in several private collections throughout the USA. Exhibition dates: September 1, 2020, through October 1, 2020 Purchase inquiries: contact info@artiosgallery.com.

Online exhibition July 21 - August 21, 2020. Something to Remember by Alexey Adoniun Artios Gallery is excited to present a retrospective of an Israeli artist Alexey Adonin that spans 15 years of his creative effort. The exhibition traces a progression of the artist’s journey from his earlier series Free Form to the latest titled Beyond the Consequence of Time and New Age. Alexey Adonin is originally from Slutsk, Belarus. After graduating from the Belarus State Art College in 1973, the artist moved to Israel, where he lives now. Alexey has extensively exhibited locally and internationally. His works are present in private collections around the world. The early works (2005 – 2015) In his earlier series, such as the Free Form (2004-2008), Alexey began exploring the shapes and shades. The works in this period are characterized by the intricate, visually appealing patterns, creating surreal landscapes that are dynamic and bursting with colors. “In the abstract universe, there are no limits to the extent to which we can change the structure of reality,” said the artist. Perception of reality by the humans, their individual and collective ability to create something out of nothing, the power of the human mind, and the world’s interconnectedness – all these themes are investigated in-depth. Beyond the Consequence of Time and New Age (2015 – 2020) These later series reflect Alexey’s progression and maturity as an artist. The distinctive style is well developed, and his interest in abstract and surreal themes is evident in continuing investigation of the subject. Beyond the Consequence of Time explores the idea of imagination as a creative force that guides and drives all human activity. “Man lives in this world he created, in the world of spiral meanings, color values, equalized contexts, and mythological symbols,” writes the artist about this series. New Age is a contemplative body of works that introduces a unifying subject of Water as a mechanism for self-reflection, purification, and regeneration. According to the artist, it is “a collection of spiritually oriented works.” Spirituality as a journey of self-examination, doubt, despair, redemption, and acceptance helps individuals achieve a higher intensity of emotional experiences. It opens up new levels of consciousness and perception of the world. The titles of works such as “Solace in Solitude,” or “Objects in A State of Consciousness” give the viewer a hint to the meaning of the images. Please follow the link to see Alexey's works https://www.artiosgallery.com/virtual-gallery

August 06, 2020 by Elena Martinique A Russian-born and New York-based contemporary artist, Alexander Rees is known for vibrant brushwork and spatially open and airy compositions. A truly multi-talented individual, Rees is also a professional musician and a highly regarded teacher. Celebrating the beauty of the cities in all seasons of the year, his works are characterized by a beautiful blending and mixing of the colors. His works have been described as wonderfully scenic, imbued with atmospheric moods and feelings. Left: Alexander Rees - Old Moscow / Right: Alexander Rees - Once Upon a Time The Career of Alexander Rees Born in Moscow, Alexander Rees graduated from a very prestigious Gnesin Institute, one of the world’s most prominent music conservatories, and performed widely throughout Russia and Europe as a soloist, conductor, and chamber musician. He later obtained his Doctorate and became a professor of viola and chamber music at the same institute, where he trained hundreds of students. In 1993, he immigrated to New York City, continuing his music career as a solo and chamber musician as well as an orchestra player. Drawn to art as a teenager, Rees has spent his life producing sketches and paintings, however, hidden from the public for many years. After publishing a book Moscow-New York-Moscow, which highlights his large series of landscapes of these two great cities, the artist decided to open his work to the public for viewing. Alexander Rees - Creation A Multifaceted Practice Masterfully executed, intuitively beautiful, full of life, color, and creative energy, the works of Alexander Rees combine a range of influence. Continuously evolving, his aesthetic has progressed from some of his earlier cityscapes series, where the artist used predominantly realistic style, to later explorations of different styles, including Abstract expressionism and Surrealism. Combining many elements of abstraction, symbolism, and surrealism, the work Creation is a perfect example of his multifaceted interests. The artist himself explained: "It evokes raw emotions of a creative process, whether positive or negative, highlighting the duality of light and darkness, joy and sorrow, success and failure, our inner fears and inspirations brought together by the beauty of music and strength of faith." Left: Alexander Rees - Moscow Street, 2013 / Right: Alexander Rees - Riverside Drive New York Featured image: Alexander Rees - Boulevard, New York series. All images courtesy of Artios Gallery. Follow The Artist Alexander Rees Follow The Gallery Artios Gallery New York City, USA Read more articles on Widealls: https://www.widewalls.ch/venue/artios-gallery-llc/articles

by Angie Kordic Natalia Koren Kropf refers to her artworks as “visual poems,” created across a splendid variety of media: drawing, painting, printmaking, works on paper and sculpture. Her lyrical language seems to stem from a connection with nature, initially hinted at by the titles of some of her series: the linocuts named Summer Memory, Purple Sunset, Blue Evening; her watercolors depicting Northern Light or Winter Sun; Spring Blossoms and Windy Day, belonging to the ink drawings. There is also something organic about it all, perhaps most notably in the abstract intaglios: intricate shapes floating in a sensitive color palette, somehow calm in comparison with the more frenetic abstractions found in the Musical Movement series, evoking the vivacity of music through stronger hues. The organic thought also translates into ceramic, bronze, or terra-cotta sculptures, as their three-dimensional interpretations. The two-dimensional work by Natalia Koren Kropf’s online show is soon available online at Artios Gallery, from June 21 to August 21, 2020. On the occasion, we talk to the artist about what being a multidisciplinary artist means to her, what teaching community art workshops at the New York Public Library is like, and what the future might hold. Left: Natalia Koren Kropf - Ocean Dream / Right: Natalia Koren Kropf - Harmony, 2020 Natalia Koren Kropf at Artios Gallery Widewalls: What can you tell us about the works to be on view at Artios Gallery? Natalia Koren Kropf: My works represented by Artios Gallery speak about currents issues that concern me such as heritage and escape culture, deforestation and ocean pollution, harmony, and unity. Using visual abstraction as a language, I express these ideas in two- and three-dimensional works. A common element that connects all my artworks is movement, including musical movements, and distribution of light, literally and figuratively speaking. Widewalls: This is not the first time you are showing with the gallery. How would you describe your relationship? NKK: Thanks to their careful selecting process, Artios Gallery curates the works or various artists in such a way, that all are able to harmoniously co-exist side by side, despite different aesthetics. I have participated in several recent shows and each artist was fairly represented and given enough space to showcase their work. I would describe our relationship as a mutually respectful. Widewalls: Among all the media you work with - drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture - do you have a favorite? What are the advantages each of them brings to your practice? NKK: I do not distinguish art into the categories, based on the medium. I believe in the creative process as part of life, I create and therefore I am, paraphrasing René Descartes here. And then the fact that I have begun my artistic journey at a fairly young age, being born into a family of artists, that gives me an advantage of many years of formal and informal training by observing, studying, and always experimenting. It is not up to me to call my work experimental or not, but it is my process that requires constantly to re-evaluate my work and re-invent my way of thinking about it. Widewalls: And the subject matter? As far as I can see, it flows between abstraction and figuration. What makes you decide what you create at a given moment? NKK: I love the figure - human form is always inspiring to me and I cannot and will not disconnect from its enigmatic beauty and expressive dynamic. After all, it had been part of my human identity to glorify the Divine design of the human form. My abstract work comes from formal visual elements such as movement, color, shape, composition, and can be related to culturally complex symbols and topics, but not always. My process is highly intuitive and whatever feels right at the moment, dictates the medium. Luckily, I have a lot of techniques in my creative “toolbox” to choose from, but if I'm not satisfied, I look for new ones to master, hence, another experiment is in order. Natalia Koren Kropf - Symphony, 2020 Looking Ahead Widewalls: What has teaching art brought to you? Has it changed the ways you view art, perhaps? NKK: A wise sage said once, “If you want to master something, teach it”. That is pretty much the answer. Widewalls: What’s next for you? NKK: To stay curious and to keep my eyes open, my heart compassionate, my mind sharp when I study and my mind empty while I paint, draw, sculpt. Natalia Koren Kropf - Scherzo, 2020 Featured images: Natalia Koren Kropf - Heritage; Disbanded. All images courtesy Artios Gallery. Follow The Artist on Widewalls Natalia Koren Kropf Follow The Gallery on Widewalls Artios Gallery New York City, USA

by Elena Martinique June 04, 2020 A Lithuanian-born and New York-based artist, Alex Shabatinas is known for a body of work that represents a synthesis of two opposite directions - surrealism and realism. Combining abstract and surreal elements, he creates a distinct fantastical world rich with meaning and deep feelings. Starting his works as improvisations on an undefined theme, Shabatinas allows his imagination to take over as he randomly places paint on his canvas. He intentionally leaves his pieces untitled, allowing the viewers to get emotionally invested in them and find something truly their own. The artist describes this process as the "Initiation into Mystery". Alex's latest body of work will soon be on view at Artios Gallery in New York. On the occasion of the show, we had a chat with the artist about the works on view, his distinct style, his working process, and much more. Left:Alex Shabatinas -Still Life IX, 2007 / Right:Alex Shabatinas -Tale II, 2003 The Exhibition at Artios Gallery Widewalls: Could you tell us something about the concept of the show? Alex Shabatinas: The concept is straightforward. When Artios Gallery offered me a representation a year ago, I gave them the majority of my available works. In previous years, I sold a lot of paintings from different cycles. That is why the titles are not consecutive. This show is my first with Artios and represents a selection of works from various cycles. Since all of them are conceptually continuous, it really doesn’t matter what cycle they are from. The viewers can decide whatever one appeals to them most. Widewalls: Your works combine surrealism and realism, creating a distinct fantastical world. How did you arrive at this style? AS: Surrealism and realism complement each other, in my opinion. This intertwining is a subconscious desire to express my imagination, understanding of harmony, and my feelings. In my works, I am trying to convey a sense of conciliation and calmness, to show the world free of brutality and aggression. Each work reflects some philosophical questions to which I seek an answer; it is a continuation of a dialogue with myself lasting a lifetime. Alex Shabatinas - Beginning of tale II, 2003 Giving the Viewer's Imagination Free Rein Widewalls: All of your works are intentionally untitled. What is the idea behind this decision? AS: When a painting has a title, it inadvertently impacts a viewer’s perception of it, influencing the desire to confirm and justify it. In the untitled work, the viewers are free to name it and interpret it according to their imagination, based on their spiritual world view and life experience. Organizing my paintings into cycles of 12 and giving those cycles names, such as Time, Dream, etc., I still slightly push my viewers towards the philosophical concepts of my works, assigning them the numbers as the days in our calendar. Widewalls: Has your Lithuanian background influenced your work in any way? AS: I don’t think so. I don’t feel any particular impact of my Lithuanian background. My works don’t have a distinct marker that would define an artist’s nationality. However, I identify with the European cultural heritage. Left: Alex Shabatinas - Tale XII, 2005 /Right: Alex Shabatinas - Time I, 2001 The Working Process Widewalls: You describe your works as improvisations on an undefined theme. Could you tell us something about your working process? AS: It's very simple - pure improvisation. The paint is applied randomly to the canvas, and the imagination turns on, varying with each new brushstroke. With the help of music, you enter into some kind of trance – this is the first phase of my creative process. The second phase is more deliberate. The result could be defined as surrealism with realistic elements. However, I think that my paintings could be attributed to symbolism as well. It doesn't really matter to me. Widewalls: You have been working in cycles, creating five bodies of work of twelve paintings. Could you tell us something about the current body of work you are working on? AS: I am currently working on the cycle Narration. Nine paintings out of twelve have been completed. The remaining three are underway. I hope to finish them soon. I am curious to see how they come out. Widewalls: What’s next for you? AS: After I finish the Narration cycle, there will be another one... I hope. After all, the process of creating is fascinating; you immerse yourself in this atmosphere. You don't know what will come out. It is a different feeling and a different world. Featured image: Alex Shabatinas - Tale XII (detail), 2005. All images courtesy of Artios Gallery. To read the original article on Widewalls, follow the link: https://www.widewalls.ch/magazine/alex-shabatinas-interview-artios-gallery

May 19, 2020 New York, NY Artios Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition of Lithuanian-born artist, Alex Shabatinas. The artist has been residing in New York since 1999. Alex’s works were sold at many auctions, including Sotheby’s, and are held in private collections around the globe. Alex’s list of patrons includes H.R.H. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Ronald Reagan, and the last president of the USSR, Mikhail Gorbachev. In his works Alex combines abstract and surreal elements creating a distinct fantastical world rich with meaning and deep feelings. It is not a coincidence that the artist doesn’t give titles to his paintings inviting the viewer to interpret the image and become emotionally invested in the work. For purchase inquiries please contact the gallery Email: info@artiosgallery.com or Call us at (917) 525-0219 Visit virtual gallery: https://www.artiosgallery.com/virtual-gallery

Artios Gallery by Widewalls Artios Gallery showcases a number of emerging and established contemporary artists selected for their unique creative and intellectual vision. The gallery supports artists with consulting, design of marketing strategies, publishing of promotional materials as well as creating curated public and private art events throughout the year. Artios conducts art workshops and lectures. Digital focus allowsArtiosto to reach a global audience of art lovers, interior designers, and collectors alike, curating a gallery that ensures a personal experience for all of our guests. The Girl by MARÖ size: 36x46 inch Mixed Media The Rain by Alexander Rees size: 24 x 24 inches (61 x 61 cm) Acrylic on canvas Get To Know Artios Gallery - Who are the ladies behindArtiosGallery? ArtiosGalleryis a creation of Elena Iosilevich, a Russian-born artist and entrepreneur who has been in the field for over two decades in various roles. For the past four years, she was an Art Director of The Pushkin Society Artists Guild, which she founded in 2016. In this capacity, Elena organized art exhibitions and other cultural events developing a wide network of contacts in the art world. She teaches art classes to the children in the private studio as well as exhibiting her art nationwide and participating in charitable art projects. Ellen Opman is a Business Director of Artios Gallery. She has a degree in Business Administration and a CPA license. Ellen has been working in the business and accounting field for many years before joining Elena as a business partner. She is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Museum Studies from Harvard Extension School. - How does the process of choosing the artists for your roster work? Artios Gallery works with established and emerging contemporary artists alike. Our team creates art competitions and pop-up exhibitions throughout the year that allow us to search for new names and invite artists to be represented by the gallery. Artios Gallery attends art fairs to establish networking between artists and other galleries. Many considerations are put into the decision to take artists on board; it’s not only the artists’ education and a professional path up to this point but their artistic vision, originality, aesthetic appeal. The quality of works is very important to us. We seek to create a diverse roster including various artistic styles, mediums, and genres. Since preferences vary among art connoisseurs, we offer the best quality and provide options in the selection of artworks. - What can the collectors expect when buying fromArtiosGallery? Artios Gallery provides its expertise to the collectors. Our team offers complimentary curatorial assistance to make sure that the art chosen suits the client’s needs perfectly. Digital focus allowsArtiosto to reach a global audience of art connoisseurs, interior designers, and collectors alike ensuring a personal experience for all of our guests. We provide a wide selection of original fine art and high quality framed acrylic, and canvas wrapped prints. Artios Gallery’s viewing room is proven to help our clients to explore new inventory. In case a collector is not able to see the artwork in person, the virtual gallery on theArtioswebsite gives a viewer a better perspective on the work, which can be zoomed and turned for a fuller, more detailed view. We provide our clients with complimentary catalogs of available artworks throughout a year as well as a certificate of authenticity for all sold artworks. All our shipments are professionally packed and handled with care. -Elena Iosilevich and Ellen Opman, ArtiosGallery

by Balasz Takac. Balasz Takac is alias of Vladimir Bjelicic who is actively engaged in art criticism, curatorial and artistic practice. Congratulation to Alexander Rees on being featured in Widewall article. Press the link to read the article.

Если образно и заслуженно назвать Манхэттен планетой Искусств, то в нынешнем августе на ней появился новый город под названием ARTIOS GALLERY. Этот вернисаж открылся в выставочном зале 1199SEIU Bead & Roses Cultural Project, пригласив и мастеров, и любителей изобразительного искусства. Обычная суета первого выставочного дня: здесь вдохновенные, ждущие оценок авторы картин, любители искусства, коллеги и друзья художников, профессиональные критики, коллекционеры... Мы проходим вдоль выставленных полотен, вызывающих разные гаммы чувств, у всех по-разному, у всех – свои. Кто- то подолгу стоит у картины Виктории Кондратюк с одиноким цветком, кого-то восхищает закат Александра Риса, кого-то не отпускает разнообразие красок и многозначительность символов Елены Лежен... Можно назвать эту выставку даже парадом символов хотя бы потому, что она задумана в рамках названия «РАБОТЫ НА БУМАГЕ». А в них широчайшая возможность для любителей и мастеров передавать свои мысли и чувства не только цветом и формой, но и всеми возможными, так называемыми подручными, материалами. Хотя бы теми, что использовал в своих двух коллажах известный художник Василий Кафанов: фото, рисунок, вырезки, даже металл... Восхищают своей духовностью фигуры Елены Зелениной и филигранные гравюры Натальи Корень Кропф. Смотришь и, кажется, читаешь книгу на незнакомом языке, где и печаль, и веселье, и юмор. Эсперанто изобразительного искусства здесь ощущается с особой силой ещё и потому, что среди художников, таких как Данни Гласс, Марк Кауфман и Катсура Окада — представители самых разных корней, объединенных всё той же планетой, где правит его величество Талант. Именно это чувствуешь и убеждаешься, стоя у картин Юлии Михри, EllaNiza, STAIGO, Надежды Клионской, Ольги Маламуд Павлович, Алены Мак, и фотографий Владимира Деминга. Углубляешься в разнообразие графических работ Виталия Гоникмана, Евгения Тоневитского, Марины Бозин. - Создавая наш проект, - рассказывает основатель и креативный директор ARTIOS GALLERY Елена Иосилевич, - мы поставили цель — познакомить мир с новыми именами современных мастеров кисти, показать работы художников коллекционерам и любителям изобразительного искусства. В мае этого года, когда мы совместно с Пушкинским Обществом Америки провели нашу первую выставку, мы убедились, что успешно сокращаем дорогу от неизвестности к знаменитости, к признанию таланта художников, к желанию многих ценителей приобрести их картины. К нынешней выставке мы готовились с необыкновенной тщательностью, понимая ответственность перед авторами и посетителями галереи. Среди участников были представлены работы русских, украинских и американских художников. На нашем нынешнем вернисаже легко проследить, как смело используют современные мастера самые разные методы, формируя свою художественную мысль, стремясь вызвать у зрителя соответствующие ощущения. И они достигают цели, вызывая не только эмоциональный, но и коммерческий интерес. Планируем наладить связи с музеями, с постоянно-действующими выставочными залами с тем, чтобы и там проводить наши выставки. Эллен Опман, партнер и бизнес директор ARTIOS GALLERY: − Успех нашего проекта и интерес к нему творческих людей, любителей искусства подсказал, что мы на правильном путь. Это и приятно, и ответственно быть связующим звеном между мастерам кисти и теми, кто ценит их творчество. Мы планируем проводить по 3 - 4 вернисажа в года, будем выставлять работы уже известных и начинающих художников. Эти выставки будут проходить в разных местах, сообщения о них вы сможете найти на нашем сайте. Планируем продолжать работать с интерьер дизайнерами, коллекционерами, искусствоведами, аукционными домами. В наших планах выход на международную арену - мы уже контактируем с художниками Европейских стран, Израиля, и Азии. А пока приглашаем любителей изобразительного искусства на нашу следующую выставку в Октябре этого года. ...Торжественная минута: все художники, принявшие участие в этой выставке, представились посетителям и выразили и им, и организаторам огромную благодарность за интерес к их творчеству. Лиля Костюк. Выставка «РАБОТЫ НА БУМАГЕ»: 310 West 43rd Street, New York, N.Y. 10036. Для дополнительной информации и часах работы звоните по тел. 917-525-3040. Выходите на сайт: www.artiosgallery.com, Инстаграм: @ArtiosGallery, FaceBook: ArtiosGallery

Set in a modest, square room in the space of the 1199SEIU Bread & Roses Cultural Project in Manhattan’s theatre district, Artios Gallery’s Works on Paper exhibition opened on August 6th, 2019. The opening night attracted art lovers, collectors, family and friends alike, setting up a homey yet professional environment for its viewers. The simplicity of the location reflects the very message of the show – that even hung on a plain white wall in a room densely packed with visitors, true talent will shine. “With this exhibition, our goal was to show how a myriad of themes and styles could all be united through one medium: paper,” said Artios Gallery founder and Creative Director Elena Iosilevich, “We wanted to prove how diverse the material could be, and although it looks like an unexpected source of raw creativity at first glance, even something as simple as paper can be molded to express true talent as we have seen with our artists.” The exhibition certainly succeeds in that respect, as the wide range of artists, whether from a different cultural background or utilizing an entirely different artistic style, results in a show brimming with variety. Twenty artists were featured with over fifty works displayed, ranging from photos and graphics to collages and paintings, realist to abstract. The next step for Artios Gallery, co-founder and Business Director Ellen Opman said, is to “continue to organize 3-4 pop-up exhibitions a year showcasing both established and emerging artists. The events will be held at various locations throughout the city, and you can find the information about them on our website. We are planning on working with museums, participating in art fairs, and organizing various events similar to this one in the future. For now, we invite all art lovers to visit our current exhibition as well as the next one which will take place this year in October.” Artios Gallery represents the essence of New York City by exposing viewers to the unique flavors of the art world with taste and care. Ellen and Elena encouraged the art lovers to use the exhibition opening as a rare opportunity to connect with the artists. Says Elena: “Our visitors could much better understand the creative forces behind displayed art and the intricate, sophisticated effort put in the works.” The lively exchange of opinions moved into the late evening signaling singular success of this show. Artios Gallery is a noteworthy newcomer to the city’s art scene and their exhibitions are a must for all those seeking to stay in touch with the undercurrent of New York art world and discover new hidden gems of the city’s multi-talented art community. Their next exhibition, “Traveling Through The Light” dedicated to abstract works in multiple medium, will take place in October. By Sonia Shuster.

Art and Music Festival. Participating artists: Alex Ag Aleksander Dudorov, Marina Gershman , Simon Kaplan , Yelena Kimelblat , Natalia Koren Kropf, Nina Kossman , Yelena Lezhin, Natalia Maks, Julia Michry , Alex Shabatinas, Evgeniy Tonevitski , Elena Dobrovolskaya , Elena Iosilevich , Alexander Rees , Mikhail Zvyagin This year we celebrate the 145th birthday of Sergey Rachmaninoff. “An Uncompromising Power of Expression: A Rhapsody in Diversity” is a true celebration of Art and Music with participants as diverse as their art. The outstanding musicians as Irina Nuzova and Natalia Medvedovskaya, piano, Adrian Daurov, cello, and Galina Ivannikova, mezzo-soprano, will show their talents by performing pieces by Sergey Rachmaninoff. Jacob Miller, a writer and poet who apprenticed with Joseph Brodsky, will contribute copies of his signed book “Lines from a Canvas” to the second annual Art and Music festival. The books will be a gift, given for free to the first one hundred guests who come to the festival. You will also have a chance to meet the author to get his personalized autograph.

10 & 14​ NOVEMBER, 2017 Total Duration: 6 hours Class starts at 1:00pm - 4:00pm $115 ​ This workshop is taught by Aleksandr Dudorov, the artist from St. Petersburg, Russia. Aleksandr is a member of Artists Union of Russia. Also, Aleksandr teaches at St.Petersburg Polytechnic University.

Art and Music Festival. Participating artists: Alex Ag , Alexander Shabatinas, Elena Iosilevich , Yelena Kimelblat , Evgueni Tonevitski, Nina Kossman , Sergei Goloshapov A celebration of Alexander Pushkin's 218th birthday and the Russian-American culture. A collaboration of music and art. "Metamorphosis of Dreams. From The Past to The Present" a Group Art Show and a Music Concert. The event will take place on Friday, June 30th from 6 pm to 10 pm. Curated by Elena Iosilevich. Tenri Cultural Institute 43 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011 Musicians performing: Natalia Medvedovskaya - piano Adam C J Klein - tenor Zoya Gramagin - soprano Elena Mindlina - soprano Natasha Novitskaia - mezzo soprano Sponsors and contributors: Vella Wine Bar+Kitchen www.vellawinebar.com Elegant New York online magazine www.elegantnewyork.com NYC Lovers - В обнимку с городом