Christopher Stone

Sculptor Chris Stone has announced he is dedicating his exhibition to his friend and mentor, British sculptor, Barry Flanagan, who succumbed to his neuron disease on September 1. Chris' sculptures of the human body work intimately with the grain and the flow inherent in his material, usually marble, as he creates his subtly powerful pieces. Thanks to his early training in cabinetmaking, Chris' craft invokes the textures of the stone with a woodworker's skill. His pieces also at times have a fluid look that varies from realistic depictions of the body to more abstract, stylized and dramatic pieces. Whatever form his work takes, however, Chris is first and foremost always engaging in a dialectic with his chosen material. His finished shapes curve and wrap around the stone, as well as support and highlight the qualities which make stone aesthetically pleasing - its weight and luminescence, and the surprising spectrum of its thicknesses and textures. Chris Stone's sculptures bring out both the creaminess of stone as well as its durability, and he creates stunning pieces, which nurture our desire for engaging visual forms.

Sensorial Realities is a collection of whimsical works of contemporary art exploring both the spiritual and earthly themes. These visionary artists take us on a merry expedition though mystic jungles and intergalactic realms, while delving into the yearly cycles of birth and rebirth. Other works focus on the timeless, transformative power of the figure. Together these creative minds provide us with an extraordinary art experience. The unique styles and working methods of the artists showcased in Four Degrees of Abstraction are a consequence of seeking to express the ineffable in new, personal ways. Rapturous beauty combines with intriguing symbolism to explore the inner and outer worlds; each artwork becomes a note in a collective effort to unlock the mysteries of being. Soothing naturalist vistas await audiences of The Portal of Tranquility. Nature has always retained the power to enhance our understanding of ourselves and these artists recognize the potent visual possibilities of the natural domain. Here we find each painter, in varying degrees of realism, striking out on their own path and taking delight in the rhythms and energies of the creation itself. The Saturated Palette is a collection of artists conceiving novel forms of expressive abstract painting. Highly energetic and personal, these artists forge new pathways of visual articulation, while exploring music, philosophy and performing arts. The selection of art works will delight audiences who embark upon an exploration of imagery rich with symbolism and a vigorous pulse. This is contemporary painting at it's finest: colorful, brave, and breathtaking.

Exhibition Dates: October 2, 2009 - October 23, 2009
Reception: Thursday, October 08, 2009, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, New York City
Gallery Hours: Tues - Sat, 11a.m. - 6 p.m.