Agora Gallery
New York Affordable Art Fair - Fall
Ronnie Genotti
Ellen Globokar
Sara Shinhyo Kim
Rachel Ovadia
Evan William Plunkett
Julie Rami
Mark Schiff
Rebecca Stenn
Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery was established by the late Miki Stiles, MFA, to provide opportunities to artists entering the global art market. Ms. Stiles was a visionary who founded the gallery on the principle that all artists benefit from having their artwork promoted by a professional gallery. Located in the heart of the famous Chelsea art district, Agora Gallery occupies the ground floor of 530 West 25th Street. The gallery is frequented by art lovers looking to find and buy original artwork.
From the Director
Dear Art Collectors,
My name is Sabrina Gilbertson and I am the Director of Agora Gallery. We offer a diverse range of original contemporary art from around the world in a variety of styles and price points, providing collectors, decorators, and designers the opportunity to purchase or lease a curated collection of art pieces. We also welcome practicing artists worldwide to inquire about our representation and
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We look forward to working with you!
Sabrina Gilbertson Director
Artwork:
Lilies by Mark Schiff
Ronnie Genotti
Ronnie Genotti draws from his experiences growing up queer in Detroit, Michigan in the 1970s, creating work that draws on universal themes such as religion, bullying, and the impact of AIDS on his community. While this has greatly influenced his work, his art is intentionally abstract in order to create more archetypal experiences for viewers; through universal motifs, he hopes his viewers find their own meaning within his body of work.
The San Francisco, California based artist creates abstract pieces with an assortment of materials including pastels, oils, and acrylics. Using a variety of techniques to create movement and energy, Genotti puts a strong emphasis on color, line, and tone. His technical process is as important to him as the resulting narrative. His work was recently featured in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House, and in Dwell and Luxe magazines. His work has been acquired by hotels and private collectors in the US.
Mauka, 2018
Acrylic on canvas
72” x 36”
I, 2024
Taylortown
Oil on canvas board
16” x 12” SOLD
Taylortown II, 2024
Oil on canvas board
16” x 12”
Taylortown III, 2024 Oil on canvas board 16” x 12”
Taylortown IV, 2024
Acrylic on canvas board 16” x 12” SOLD
Ellen Globokar
Ellen Globokar grew up in western Michigan with a pencil and a sketchpad close at hand. From a very young age, she was commissioned to draw portraits and displayed her watercolors at juried art shows. After two decades working in politics and government, she returned to her passion for art. Citing Impressionism, Abstract Expressionism, and the Bay Area Figurative Movement as her main inspiration, Globokar paints alla prima, capturing tranquil views of marine sunsets, lush gardens touched by soft rays of lavender light, and solitary rural landscapes. Her collages, made of scraps of hand-dyed Japanese paper, are also inspired by the colors and atmospheres of the seashore and countryside. Different depths and textures are achieved by arranging pieces of varying thickness and shapes, while metallic paint is added for a shimmering effect. Her work emanates a soothing contemplative beauty, an intimate communion with nature, offering a much-needed escape from the mundanity of life.
A resident of Chevy Chase, Maryland, Globokar received formal instruction at the Art League of Alexandria, Virginia. There she participated in numerous juried exhibitions, winning “Best in Show.” She had two successful shows at the Peninsula Art Gallery in Lewes, Delaware, and was a featured artist at Beebe Medical Center’s Best of the Beach Art Auction in Rehoboth.
Deep Green And Blues, 2024
Collage on Canvas
30” x 40”
Huwak’a 3, no.1, 2024
Collage on canvas
12” x 12”
Huwak’a 3, no.2, 2024
Collage on canvas
12” x 12”
Huwak’a 3, no.3, 2024
Collage on canvas
12” x 12”
Huwak’a 3, no.4, 2024
Collage on canvas
12” x 12”
Huwak’a 3, no.5, 2024
Collage on canvas
12” x 12”
Huwak’a 3, no.6, 2024
Collage on canvas
12” x 12”
Tangled Up In Blue, 2024
Collage on canvas
30” x 40”
Sarah Shinhyo Kim
Sarah Shinhyo Kim is a Korean-American artist using pop imagery to navigate existential and societal questions. At Affordable Art Fair, Shinhyo presents paintings from her Eggspression series. The work, made of acrylic and resin, depicts fried eggs humanized with emojis. During a routine breakfast preparation, Kim noticed how the yolk remained still, while the egg whites continuously changed form, which prompted a reflection on the complexity and mutability of human emotions. Just like people are influenced by outer circumstances, Kim’s eggs fluctuate in shape and texture, subject to varying degrees of heat, oil, and environmental conditions. Ubiquitous and seemingly prosaic, eggs are turned into symbols of nourishment, symbolizing the essence of every living being. Paired with emojis, they illustrate the profound interconnectedness of human beings, highlighting the intricate dance of relationships and the shared experiences that mold our individual and collective identities.
Kim studied Fine Arts at Cornell University and earned her BFA in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design. Kim currently lives and works in New Jersey.
Double Eggspression, 2024 Acrylic & resin on canvas
10” x 20”
Two Dozen Eggspressions, 2024 Acrylic & resin on canvas
40” x 30”
Eggsplosion #1, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #2, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #3, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #4, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #5, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #6, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #7, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #8, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #9, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #10, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #11, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #12, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #13, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #14, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #15, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #16, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #17, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #18, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #19, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #20, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #21, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #22, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Eggsplosion #23, 2024
Acrylic & resin on canvas
8” x 8”
Rachel Ovadia
Rachel Ovadia integrates the mystical and scientific in her art, drawing inspiration from nature and her spiritual journey. Although born in Lithuania, she has made the world her home, living in different countries and now residing in Toronto, Canada. Her compositions and palette reflect an intuitive understanding and keen observation of the natural world. Frequent strolls at the Toronto Botanical Garden awaken her sense of beauty, inspired by lush greenery, plant diversity, and the wide spectrum of colors and patterns.
Insatiably curious, Ovadia resolved to master the properties of acrylics, studying the chemical structure and rheology of the paint to achieve varying degrees of density and elasticity. The fusion of pigments and mediums, applied with wooden sticks and spatulas, creates a vibrant interplay of contrasts, producing artworks that echo the rhythm and harmony of a symphony. This perpetual dance between the subconscious and the deliberate, the scientific and spiritual, reflects Ovadia’s holistic approach to life. Acutely aware of the unity of all things, Ovadia believes in the power of mindset to transform the world, setting an intention to inspire transformation and positivity.
Sunrise, 2024
Mixed media on paper
Glimmering
30” x 22”
Inner Beauty, 2024
Mixed media on canvas
24” x 24”
Rose x Cherry, 2024
Mixed media on paper
25” x 19”
Serenade Muse, 2024
Mixed media on paper
22” x 30”
Mixed media on canvas 24”
Stemfield, 2024
x 24”
Vintage Hat, 2024 Mixed media on paper 25” x 19”
Mixed media on paper
Wind Chimes 1, 2024
30” x 22”
Mixed media on paper
Wind Chimes 2, 2024
30” x 22”
Evan William Plunkett
A deserted highway in the middle of the night, a neon sign in the distance; ghostly figures on the sidewalk, empty corridors, rusty old Cadillacs lying in the woods. Evan William Plunkett’s photographs could be set almost anywhere and anytime. Eerily, they evoke stories, voices, and people who once inhabited these often half-desolate spaces. Plunkett gathers material locally and during his travels, capturing cultural themes and symbolic objects and settings. Much of the atmospheric quality of Plunkett’s photography is achieved through a combination of long-exposure techniques and intentional camera movement, forging a style that Plunkett describes as “photo impressionism.” Inspired by films, Plunkett develops a sense of narrative flow, creating scenes “to illustrate the fluidity and essence of the perpetual movement of time.” His photographs offer a unique perspective on the nature of reality, as seen through the eyes of a millennial facing the complexities and challenges of today and the future.
Currently residing in Putney, Vermont, Plunkett grew up in New Jersey, Connecticut, Texas, and Massachusetts and completed his studies in Political Science at the University of Miami. His work has appeared in many juried exhibitions and publications. Notably, his photography was featured on the cover of Shots Magazine and he received the Peoples’ Choice Award in Black and White Magazine, among other accolades. Plunkett has published three photography monographs. Plunkett is a social justice and environmental advocate and sits on the Board of Directors of The Doris Wilderness Foundation, Inc., an organization committed to helping preserve neotropical rainforest.”
Everyone’s, 2024 Metal print
36” x 24”
Fall Drive, 2024 Metal print
x 24”
Green Place #17, 2024
Metal print 36” x 24”
Morning After, 2024
Metal
36” x 24”
Street Figure #17, 2024
Metal print
36” x 24”
Julie Rami
Born in France and educated at Ecole Boulle, Julie Rami’s artistic journey has been shaped by personal experiences and a deep connection to the world of games. Her background working for a board game company infuses her artwork with a distinct sense of playfulness and a desire to break free from societal norms.
Her distinctively “Bokeh” technique in oil paintings is attracting attention and has a dreamlike quality. With influences ranging from Charlie Chaplin to Pop Art, Rami’s work transports viewers into a world where imagination and emotion take center stage.
She captures the essence of human emotion and the imagination of the body, breaking free from conventional boundaries. Rami’s desire is for visitors to her exhibitions to experience a surge of oxygen, enveloped in a sweet-scented atmosphere that elicits a range of emotions.
Mixed media on wood 31.5”
Barbapapa, 2024
x 24”
Before the Fight, 2024
Mixed media on canvas
16” x 16”
Chercheuse de Cailloux, 2024
Mixed media on wood 24” x 31.5”
Flower Boy, 2024
Mixed media on canvas
39.5” x 39.5”
Grabuge, 2024
Mixed media on canvas
39.5” x 39.5”
Young Boxer (Red), 2024 Resin
12” x 6 ” x 3.5”
Untitled 1, 2024
Acrylic on paper
6.5” x 5”
Untitled 2, 2024
Colored pencil on paper
6.5” x 5”
SOLD
Untitled 3, 2024
Colored pencil on paper
6.5” x 5”
Untitled 4, 2024
Colored pencil on paper
6.5” x 5”
Untitled 5, 2024
Colored pencil on paper
6.5” x 5”
SOLD
Untitled 6, 2024
Colored pencil on paper
6.5” x 5”
Young Skater, 2024
Mixed Media on Wood
31.5” x 24”
Mark Schiff
Journeying around the world has ignited artist Mark Schiff’s creativity, which he reveals through his watercolor, acrylic, and oil compositions. “Traveling reminds me that I am part of a vast universe filled with extraordinary places and interesting people,” he says. “The adventure of travel gives me an expansive sense of freedom that often becomes the inspiration for many of my paintings.” His travels have taken him to diverse locations, and he explains that each journey heightens his capacity to embrace a wide spectrum of emotions that serve his creative process.
Heavily influenced by his interest in culture, music, and yoga, Schiff’s ability to be guided by intuition opens him to what he refers to as, “the ocean of creativity within.” It is from this place that he paints with bold, deliberate strokes creating eye-catching paintings that sizzle with energy and command the viewers’ attention.
Above all, Mark Schiff is a believer in the solidarity of humanity. After hearing his father’s experiences during WWII, Schiff was moved by the plight of war, its effect on people, and man’s inhumanity to man. “These stories inspired me to paint as a way to simply bring more beauty into our troubled world.”
Butter Cup Lilies, 2024
Acrylic on canvas
16” x 20”
Mixed media on canvas
Cannes Lilies, 2024
60” x 48”
Geneva Lilies, 2024
Acrylic on canvas
60” x 48”
Kyoto Lilies, 2024
Mixed media on canvas
60” x 48”
Marrakesh Lilies, 2023
Mixed media on canvas
60” x 48” SOLD
Sparta Lilies, 2023
Acrylic on canvas
48” x 48”
Tangiers Lilies, 2023
Mixed media on canvas
60” x 48”
Rebecca Stenn
U.S. artist Rebecca Stenn has been a professional dancer, choreographer, and educator throughout her life. More recently her artistic practice shifted to include painting when she realized that the paintbrush was an extension of her body’s movement. Intrinsically linked with decades of dance performance, the artist considers space and proximity within her paintings. Acutely aware of the movement during the process of painting, Stenn works with acrylic paint. The artist began with purely abstract painting focusing on the process of a work, such as brush strokes and movement required for various textures.
Over time Stenn has begun to paint landscapes and portraiture. Her work has been exhibited as part of the Coming Out and Paraíso shows, at M.A.D.S. Gallery in Milan, the Future Landscapes exhibit at the Palazzo Abrizzi-Capello Gallery in Venice, and the Body Language 2022 exhibit at the Palazzo Bembo Gallery, also in Venice, the Ars Gratia Artis exhibit in London and as part of a featured artist series at Gallery Andrea, in Scottsdale, AZ. Stenn has exhibited in New York City numerous times with Agora Gallery and will exhibit with them once again, in the fall of 2024. She has taken part in art fairs in New York City, Miami, and South Hampton. Stenn recently won a juried competition at the O’Hanlon Center for the Arts in Mill Valley, California, and had work shown in their exhibit, Women Making Their Mark. Her work has also been exhibited at the Colerida Galeria de Arte in Lisbon, Portugal.
Blue Tapestry, 2022
Acrylic on canvas
30” x 40”
Dog Mountain
Acrylic on canvas
30” x 40”
Snapshots #2, 2024
Acrylic on canvas
36” x 36”
Tapestry #3, 2022
Acrylic on canvas
48” x 48”
The Face #5, 2023
Acrylic on canvas
48” x 36”
Trees # 2, 2024
Acrylic on canvas
48” x 48”
Gallery hopping in New York
Agora Gallery is located within the heart of the Chelsea Arts District with available hours from Tuesday – Saturday 11 am - 6 pm.
Opening receptions are held once a month, giving you the opportunity to meet the artists and view a variety of original artwork. Visit our website and subscribe to our mailing list to stay up to date on all events and happenings – www.Agora-Gallery.com/mailinglist
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