ARTesthetic ENCHANTEMENTS ZOE ANN FISCHER JOHN PETERS SALLY RUDDY
WIZARDRY of the ARTessence OZLEM MUTAF CLIFFORD RILEY MARGRET ZITTERBAYER
MAGIQUE of the ARTelier JOHN LOVEDAY FREEMAN ANDREA LAYBAUER ANTONELLA SISSA
ALCHEMIES of the ARTcentric YVONNE KOROTKY ANDERS MALM GRETA WATERMAN
AMSTERDAM WHITNEY GALLERY OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 4, 2014 Exhibition
ZOE ANN FISCHER
"Into the Wood" Oil on Canvas 16" x 20”
ZOE ANN FISCHER “ARTesthetic ENCHANTMENTS”
OCTOBER 3 – NOVEMBER 4, 2014
Renoir declared, “An artist, under pain of oblivion, must have confidence in himself, and listen only to his real master: Nature.” Contemporary painter Zoe Ann Fischer creates dream-like landscapes brimming with dynamic vitality, painting the vibrant essence of the natural kingdom through her dynamic brushwork and multifaceted application of spectral colored hues. Her landscape reverie tableaux reveals organic topographical themes of beauty, peace and enlightenment, achieving a sense of spirituality and love, while reflecting the ethereal joy of the natural universe and are lyrical fantasies reflecting an artist who has dedicated herself to works that are at once inspirational and evocative. Through ethereal composition and an adroit use of a delicate color palette and deft brushwork, gorgeous scenes of clouds, hills, mountains and the terrain emerge as Zoe Ann Fischer conveys a worldly vision of peace and harmony. In her magical creations, romanticism combines to create a mystical realm where there is evanescent color and a different path to light. Tangible and intangible imagery emerge in her semi-abstract luscious landscapes, that when viewed at a distance, metamorphosize into studies of color and light. Fascinated by the light, this absorption is expressed in her artwork – an exploration of the variations and permutations of light which becomes a hallmark of the artist’s reverie landscape paintings. The viewer is invited to pursue a fascinating journey through the light which may symbolically represent a hope, a dream, or an absolute truth. The resulting images are highly contemplative, inspiring an almost meditative response from the viewer. Serenely poetic, the paintings of California Zoe Ann Fischer harmoniously blend the aesthetics of art with colorful portrayals of nature. Imbued with creativity and tender tranquility, her brushwork infuses a rainbow palette of hues into the prosaic, softly creating landscapes that are rendered with a gentle beauty. Such poignant depictions illuminate the profound spiritual interconnectedness and mystery of nature, concepts which form a nexus of visual expression which transcend the mundane and reveal the exceptional aspects of our universe. Brilliantly translating onto canvas with a syncopated beat the magnificence of nature, award-winning painter Zoe Ann Fischer has participated in a lifetime of immersion in the arts, culminating in a wonderful body of work and has embarked on a painting career which has catapulted her into a meaningful position in the contemporary art arena. This California-based artist has enjoyed numerous successful exhibitions throughout Europe and the U.S., and the presence of her works in prestigious collections across the world, is affirmation of her continually expanding reputation.
JOHN LOVEDAY FREEMAN
"Sage" Red Cedar and Steel 36" x 60”
JOHN LOVEDAY FREEMAN “MAGIQUE of the ARTelier”
OCTOBER 3 – NOVEMBER 4, 2014
Inspired by Hap Hagood's statement: "Within every block of wood and stone, there dwells a spirit, waiting to be released. Direct carving is a way of freeing the spirit - my own and that of the stone or wood," Canadian preservationist sculptor John Loveday Freeman acknowledges that his forms are already formed in the wood. His marvelous wood sculptures metamorph from the inside essence of the wood found in the rain forests and beaches of British Columbia, Canada. Specializing in ‘old growth’ wood from the magnificent Canadian terrains, his one-of-- a kind magical treasures are discovered from natural occurrences or remnants of trees cut down by loggers. Naturally formed, no two sculptures are the same and are air-dried for up to six years. Regarded as museum pieces, these unique "Marvels" are environmentally aware as they regenerate into tangible visual expressions which symbolize our cultural heritage. Metaphysically exploring ecological elements of nature, John Freemen wooden sculptures transform and transfigure the wood into enduring organic sculptures as he honors their natural gifts. Referring to his sculptures as "The Elders," John Freeman honors these "ancestors," by capturing their splendor hidden inside the wood. His ecological concern for the organic wood sculptures reveal the sublime nobility of nature's wood as he preserves the heritage of the natural topography. Impurities are not hidden but refined and accentuated consciously as he believes that it is essential to reveal the true integrity of the material. Truth is strived for- not perfection- and it is found and then integrated into a suitable whole. Revealing the invisible within the visible, his masterful 3-dimensional sculpture "Caught In Time," may be considered "The world’s oldest naturally formed baseball mitt." Found on a beach on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, this extremely unique red cedar sculpture was organically sculptured by the natural elements (wind, sand, water) into the shape of a baseball mitt and was actually carved by nature over 500 year ago, well before the game of baseball was even invented (1845-46.) With titles such as "Candle in the Wind," "Sage" and "Golden Dragon," John Loveday Freeman's wood sculptures reflect the transition from a static object to one that seems to be moving. This regeneration and rejuvenation of the massive wood and the complex topography of the natural terrain, invites us to have an eternal and timeless dialogue with nature. John Freeman's sculptures are at the same time, works of art, as well as revelations of the soul as they touch on many spiritual levels. Exhibiting extensively throughout Canada and the U.S., John Loveday Freeman's sculptures are boasted in the private collection of General Stormin' Norman Schwarzkopf, Golfer Arnold Palmer & Tani Bill Austin of Starkey Hearing. Amsterdam Whitney Gallery is proud to shine the spotlight on this important Shining Star!
YVONNE KOROTKY
"Only The Beginning” Acrylic on Canvas 16.5” x 20.25”
YVONNE KOROTKY “ALCHEMIES of the ARTcentric”
OCTOBER 3 – NOVEMBER 4, 2014
Vincent Van Gogh observed “If one really loves nature, one can find beauty everywhere.” New Mexico artist Yvonne Korotky expresses her fervent passion for nature through her luminescent floral series. Inspired by the sundry natural floral of the terrestrial kingdom, she paints a world that she obviously loves, exuding admiration for the floral realm. Through a spectral color palette, she invites contemplation of the lusciousness of peach blossoms, irises and roses as she fuses the imagery of nature with the sensation and emotionality of powerful painterly expressions. With the gentle paintbrush of a poet, Ms. Korotky encourages us to delight in the timeless appeal of flowers and her tactile and dynamic style depicts the effervescent beauty of purity, infused with a subtle, captivating light. The colors are luminous, uplifting, and elegantly pure, while the brushstrokes are vibrant and forceful, creating images that abound beyond the confines of the canvas. Capturing bright hues of light and color with incredible virtuosity, the richness and density of the pigments create an extravagant palette. Enriched by subtle highlights and muted shadows, Ms. Korotky expresses a deep reverence and understanding of the natural beauty of the world, combining it with a superb spatial and visual awareness. Exuding radiant light and color, Ms. Korotky’s elaborate images never cease to astound. Her technique is both impressionistic and evocative, conveying a transcendental view of nature. Ms. Korotky’s vision is captured through her profound synthesis of prismatic hues and powerful brushwork, with an unabashed joie de vivre and a unique expression of artistic creativity inspired and enabled by her art and the legacies of Old Masters Imbuing each scene with a spirit of freedom, even the most quotidian scene is metamorphosed into a subject matter of sublime value and profound beauty. Achieving an emotional balance and a harmony that few of us ever attain, Yvonne Korotky guides from a world of chaos and into a supreme state of beauty and clarity. Highly acclaimed both internationally and nationally, Yvonne Korotky's art is treasured in both public and private collections Amsterdam Whitney Gallery is proud to shine the spotlight on this highly important art star!
ANDREA LAYBAUER
"Splash in Purpreen” Photography 32” x 48”
ANDREA LAYBAUER “MAGIQUE of the ARTelier”
OCTOBER 3 – NOVEMBER 4, 2014
“Photography helps people to see” declared Berenice Abbott. Inspired by this philosophy is Contemporary digital Brazilian photographer Andrea Laybauer who employs digital technology to reveal the reality of a drop of a water. Her current “Drop” series introduces the viewer eye to view nature with an emboldened “third eye.” By photographing the image, then magnifying the image, Ms. Laybauer’s digital prints express more than mimetic representation by symbolically interpreting the flux status of reality. The spiritual connection to the natural world remains central to her works, along with a reverence for the rich tapestry of the wonder of nature. Her powerful imagery becomes a visual witness as she captures the eternal mysteries of nature with a timeless wonder. Her large scale digital photography allows the visual force of her images space to develop into visual masterpieces. One acquires a sense of optical actuality in her works, but instead of limiting her representation to mere vision, Ms. Laybauer presents reality as a visual and sensational space, one that is experienced momentously through temporal duration. In her “Drop” Series, Ms. Laybauer evokes duration through circuitous ellipse formations, morphing static imagery to spiral indefinitely within the composition. One recognizes the importance of time in understanding the world, realizing that with technology, one does not necessarily recognize the distance remarkably lapsed within moments; time regains autonomy and is actively recognized, in conjunction with space, as a defining characteristic of the contemporary age in Ms. Laybauer’s digital art. The award-winning artist Andrea Laybauer’s photography is showcased in many prestigious public and private collections around the world, and Amsterdam Whitney Gallery is proud to feature the art of this contemporary digital artist.
ANDERS MALM
"By the Light” Oil on Canvas 25.6” x 21.3”
ANDERS MALM “ALCHEMIES of the ARTcentric”
OCTOBER 3 – NOVEMBER 4, 2014
Kandinsky stated “To bring the whole into harmony on the canvas is what leads to a work of art.” Inspired by Kandinsky’s credo, a feeling of harmony and a quest for beautification of nature are the dominating aesthetic forces of Anders Malm’s masterful tableaux. Distilled from the soul of nature, his visceral abstract works infuse their space with a fulcrum of expressive sensations, resonating with the emotional essence of the natural world. An appreciation for the wonder of nature, fills his art with an aesthetic of harmonious vitality, as his organically atmospheric paintings come alive with an energetic tranquility. The artist creates his compositions in oil paint on canvas, allowing his tableaux a balanced space to develop their full impact. Inspired by nature, Swedish artist Anders Malm’s masterful works are a visual syntax ranging from abstract compositions to a partially figurative universe. Through amorphous shapes and a windstorm of color and texture, the pictorial world is the major important element of his multitudinous universe. Focused on the natural frenzies of the world, Anders Malm’s nature tableaux are expressive and buoyant made visible through his luminous color and rippling motion of brushstrokes. Revelatory and reflective, the vortex of his compositions serves to underscore a love of nature and interpretations can vary from palliative and pristine to deeply immersive and profound. In layers, hues and form, the artist unveils the many gifts nature has bestowed upon us. Illuminating the sensorial and juxtaposing them into vividly tangible scenes, he bridges the worlds of realism and abstraction, as his paintings detail the visceral effects of the physical environment. By turning those elements into dreamlike natural reveries, the spectator is drawn into the centrifugal force of these dreamscapes. With a rainbow of colors, the artist employs a palette of bright shades that give each painting a vibrant sense of life and is enhanced by his dynamic style of composition and energetic brushstrokes. There is a powerful sense of motion and emotion in his painting, along with a unique sense of perspective and scale. Brilliantly translating onto canvas with a syncopated beat the magnificence of nature, award-winning painter Anders Malm has participated in a lifetime of immersion in the arts, culminating in a wonderful body of work and has embarked on a painting career which has catapulted him to a meaningful position in the contemporary art arena. This masterful artist has enjoyed numerous successful exhibitions throughout Europe and the U.S., and the presence of her works in prestigious collections across the world, is affirmation of his continually expanding reputation.
OZLEM MUTAF
“Romantica” Monotype 27.6” x 19.7”
OZLEM MUTAF “WIZARDRY of the ARTessence”
OCTOBER 3 – NOVEMBER 4, 2014
Judy Chicago proclaimed: “I go to make art as who I am as a person. The fact that I am a woman comes into play maybe in the kinds of things I’m interested in.” Inspired by this credo, Contemporary Turkish artist Ozlem Mutaf’s monotype prints find inspiration from personal objects, used and worn, revealing their ordinariness, their feelings, and the incidents they witnessed. Reflecting the inner world and as well as interpreting conflicting passions from the outer world, Ms. Mutaf bridges the cultural gulf between East and West. An accomplished Turkish professor who is also American educated, she offers monotype prints replete with controversial concepts and intuitive creativity. Documenting the aesthetics of a woman’s life, Ozlem Mutaf presents her monotype prints as an opportunity to confront the issues and violence that women encounter, whether it be physical or psychological. Her monotypes are visual metaphors for emotional commitment, as they investigate women’s roles and the drama of our modern, unstable world. The artist channels her aesthetic expressions through the symbols of pantyhose and jeans which are metaphorical feminine references for our contemporary life. These powerful prints are a contemporary lens exploring women’s place in the contemporary world as she entreats viewers to share her artistic vision, each work incisive and revelatory in showcasing the ever-changing face of the universe around us. Through an emphasis on contrast, proportion and pattern, her emotions and scenic moods are brought forth as her monoprints reflect a connection between the disharmony and balance of the universe. Conjugating her concerns through the print medium, Ozlem Mutaf’s unique narrative and personal message transcends culture and country as the artist is successful in communicating her reflections, ideas and conceptions. Highly acclaimed throughout Turkey, Europe and the U.S., Ozlem Mutaf’s original and unique monotype prints are treasured in both public and private collections worldwide. Amsterdam Whitney Gallery is proud to shine the spotlight on this international star!
JOHN PETERS
“Autumn Morning Canoe” Oil on Canvas 30” x 40”
JOHN PETERS “ARTesthetic ENCHANTMENTS”
OCTOBER 3 – NOVEMBER 4, 2014
“For me nature is not landscape, but the dynamism of visual forces, an event rather than an appearance,” proclaimed Bridget Riley, “These forces can only be tackled by treating color and form as ultimate identities, freeing them from all descriptive or functional roles.” It is this visual dynamism that explodes in John Peters’s magical realism landscape and floral canvases which are saturated with vigorous bursts of color, resonating as much with passion as with hue, as they emphatically communicate the visceral power of the untamed forces of nature. Enchanted by his subject matter, he paints the mesmerizing natural splendor of the terrain, illustrating hypnotic, peaceful natural kingdoms with magical vistas. Deftly transmitting the sublime panoramic scope and energetic essence of each locale with powerful dynamism, John Peters paints as if under a spell. A majestic color opulence dominates the panoramic paintings of this Michigan, New Jersey and New Hampshire-based artist who explores the interpenetrating realms of light, shadow, texture, shape and hue. Fascinated by color, his richly colored landscapes generate a mosaic, jewel-toned spectrum diffusing a visceral sense of wonder. Texture increases the emotional perception and dynamics of the painting, adding a level of expressionism to the overall effect Offering maximum visual appeal, his unique approach to contemporary landscape results in images with numerous layers and details. Looking to the innate elegance of the natural world for his subject, Mr. Peters paints landscapes and flowers with a veracity of theme. Balanced by spectral, expressive brushstrokes and brilliant pigments, one finds a subtle but undeniable message in the artist’s cumulative work. This message delights the eye with hue and balance, expressing an emotion that surfaces upon studied introspection, moving us with imagery that re-defines nature and the external world that touches our heart. Brilliantly translating onto canvas with a syncopated beat the magnificence of nature, award-winning painter John Peters has participated in a lifetime of immersion in the arts, culminating in a wonderful body of work and has embarked on a painting career which has catapulted him into a meaningful position in the contemporary art arena. Winning many accolades, he has enjoyed numerous successful exhibitions throughout Europe and the U.S., and the presence of his works in prestigious collections across the world, is affirmation of his continually expanding reputation.
CLIFFORD RILEY
“Day Dreaming” Oil on Canvas 24” x 20”
CLIFFORD RILEY “WIZARDRY of the ARTessence”
OCTOBER 3 – NOVEMBER 4, 2014
David Hockney declared, “Faces are the most interesting things we see; other people fascinate me, and the most interesting aspect of other people – the point where we go inside them – is the face. It tells all.” Influenced by Modern portraiture, Contemporary figure and portrait painter Clifford Riley uniquely portrays detailed facial characteristics by creating emotionally compelling painterly oil on canvas snapshots of each female subject which viscerally illustrate the emotive character and soul of the woman. With emotional weight portraying a dramatic realistic vision, this South Carolina artist’s paintings are filled with the essence of humanity as he captures the multitude of features defining the female face and silhouette. By harmoniously uniting physical and emotional characteristics which engender an exceptional portrait, he defines the inner depths of the persona as he creates an intimacy between the viewer and his subject. His skillful compositions are like a snapshot, as the viewer can immediately experience the integrity and quality of each portrait’s heart and soul. Building upon the time honored tradition of figurative art focusing on realistic individualized expression, Clifford Riley’s compositions navigate the liminal space and articulate the tensions that result when referencing worlds both inside and outside of the self. Discovering beauty with every brushstroke, Clifford Riley’s poignant figural works are loaded with a visual tension as inner dialogs and conflicts linger beneath the brightly animated surfaces. Through striking contrast and bold colors, he creates an intimacy with his subjects, as his saturated hues and evocative forms capture the soul and style of each subject. Painting in bold colors, the lines of the pigments remain clear within the skillful softness of the brushstrokes in both his silhouetted and realistically rendered forms. Transforming the canvas into intoxicatingly arresting portraits, his works refute stereotypical notions of beauty, charting their own bold course as each composition is a poignant portrait of the personality of the person depicted. Exhibiting in both France and the U.S., Clifford Riley’s commissioned portraits are highly in demand both in Europe and the U.S. and are a testament to the artist’s profound commitment to exploring the figure. Nationally collected, his art hangs in celebrated private collections and Amsterdam Whitney Gallery is proud to shine the spotlight on this important figurative artist.
SALLY RUDDY
“Ooh La La Bleu” Oil on Canvas 30” x 40” (36” x 46” framed)
SALLY RUDDY “ARTesthetic ENCHANTMENTS”
OCTOBER 3 – NOVEMBER 4, 2014
“Voila Series” Henri Matisse declared: “An artist must possess Nature. He must identify himself with her rhythm, by efforts that will prepare the mastery which will later enable him to express himself in his own language,” Contemporary Master Sally Ruddy draws inspiration from this philosophy in her unique “Voila! Series” which celebrates nature’s innate beauty and serene atmosphere. This gifted artist states: “I like to respond to my own personal environment....I push myself to be free with my memory and imagination.” Indeed, memory, place, and nature are integral themes that inspire this gifted artist to create ethereal visions filled sublime grace. Rather than assiduously replicating nature, she draws on her own creative forces to brilliantly fuse contemporary yet classic sentiments compositions. One can observe that Sally Ruddy has a romantic relationship with nature. Interested in the joy and beauty of the natural terrain and its inherent harmony and balance, her “Voila!” collection radiates a love of nature dominated by a fusion of magnificent color. By harmonizing memory and experience, Sally Ruddy meditates on the natural splendor and power of nature’s landscape as she viscerally illustrates the sophistication and simplicity of the natural terrain. With her individualistic post-impressionist style, she creates her own visual vocabulary which focuses on picturesque landscape vistas. Translating the invisible realm of emotion and feeling, her inner artistic vision is inspired by a magical, mystical universe where emotions are depicted as colorful rainbows bursting from the forms. Capturing the essence and soul of nature’s endless bounty, a poetic lyricism imbues her expressionistic compositions with a visceral sense of wonder. Each landscape is viewed through an interpretive creative eye that augments the beauty of nature, becoming lasting souvenirs of brief moments frozen in time, beauty captured and shared to feed the soul. Revelatory and inspirational, Sally Ruddy’s artistic vision speaks to the mind and the heart, drawing on composition, light and shadow, gesture and sentimentality. Balancing color and form, her paintings inspire one’s breathless awe of nature as her images are carefully and minimally enhanced to reflect a subjective interpretation of her subliminal environment. Brilliantly translating onto canvas with a syncopated beat the magnificence of nature, award-winning painter Sally Ruddy has participated in a lifetime of immersion in the arts, culminating in a wonderful body of work and has embarked on a painting career which has catapulted her into a meaningful position in the contemporary art arena. This California-based artist has enjoyed numerous successful exhibitions throughout Europe and the U.S., and the presence of her works in prestigious collections across the world, is affirmation of her continually expanding reputation.
ANTONELLA SISSA
“Work Number 3” Acrylic, Fabric and Glue on Canvas 39.4” x 39.4”
ANTONELLA SISSA “MAGIQUE of the ARTelier”
OCTOBER 3 – NOVEMBER 4, 2014
“Post Fata Resurgo” Series Inspired by the Helen Frankenthaler statement that “Every canvas is a journey all its own,” the gifted Italian artist Antonella Sissa’s visceral abstract series entitled “Post Fata Resurgo” literally translates to: “I shall arise after death.” Echoing this sentiment, Ms. Sissa’ canvases reflect an arduous journey of creation which soars like a phoenix to unexpected heights featuring acrylic and fabric glued onto canvas. Navigating the viewer to an unchartered visual spectral realm, Ms. Sissa gestural paintings follow an inner quest that allows personal artistic expression to search for freedom in the mysterious labyrinth of life. Transcending everyday reality, this visionary artist’s canvases conjure vibrant spectrums of human emotion. Transposing visceral expressions into color values and textured forms, her highly personalized paintings reflect an electrifying intensity. With imagination and perception, she extracts the repressed and the invisible, inviting the viewer to contemplate the inscrutable facets of the meaning of our world. An exceptional and enticing universe is revealed in this intrepid and abstract art where fluid forms synthesize into symbolic and expressive color values. A master at color theory, the artist combines a contrasting color palette of primary hues, juxtaposing gallant reds and warm blues against one another resulting in a cornucopia of visual delights. Painterly brushstrokes act as a vortex, drawing the viewer into the dimensional depths of the canvas, reflecting a powerful sense of being. The psychological impact of color is an integral concept for the spiritual contemplation of her paintings, thus allowing an invisible mystical feeling to emanate from within. The sensorial realm of Antonella Sissa transforms her inner journey of reflection to an other-worldly spiritual dialogue on the existence of the world. By balancing this ethereal aura, her intuitive inspirations include metaphors which mirror the volatile concepts of our ever-expanding contemporary universe. Recreating her memories into abstract evocations of life, she employs aesthetic beauty to conjure the stratifications of remembrance and recollection to explain the journey of life. The award-winning artist Antonella Sissa works and resides in Italy. Exhibiting her artwork internationally throughout Europe and the United States, her paintings are treasured in public and private collections worldwide. Amsterdam Whitney Gallery is proud to showcase the artwork of this global contemporary star.
GRETA WATERMAN
“The Group” Oil on Canvas 36” x 24”
GRETA STAPF WATERMAN “ALCHEMIES of the ARTcentric”
OCTOBER 3 – NOVEMBER 4, 2014
Picasso proclaimed: “There is no abstract art. You must always start with something. Afterwards you can remove all traces of reality. There’s no danger then, anyway, because the idea of the object will have left an indelible mark.” With an impressive amount of versatility, Greta Stapf Waterman expresses a powerful vision in her abstracted figuration compositions intermixing a bold sense of line, color and movement which incorporates elements of Cubism and Expressionism. Masterfully orchestrating these figurative groupings, her vibrant compositions transform these styles to produce a prismatic labyrinth of spectral colors that are compositionally rewarding. A commanding gestalt radiates saturated hues which contest with one another for visual prominence, resulting in dynamic configurations overflowing with overwhelming bursts of color. A visionary creator, Ms. Waterman is a master colorist painter in her own expressive and painterly idiom, and is a proponent of the absolute joy of the gestural stroke. Her mosaic figural compositions are at once rhythmic, interdynamic and cacophonous as they convey a passion for life. Whether expressing abstract concepts or rendering human figures, each image reverberates with a sense of space, light and physicality that pulls viewers in with a centrifugal force. Orchestrating a symphony of figurative forms, she creates jewel toned, vibrantly colored oil and oil pastel works that are mosaics of the color spectrum. Characterized by degrees of complexity, Ms. Waterman’s arrangements of dramatic forms and robust color do not convey the way we look in reality, because there is no way to represent what creates each one of us. Her magnifying glass reflects the point and counterpoints of the human psyche as the viewer is drawn deeper into this dazzling universe of color and shape. Boldly and firmly embracing her individuality as an artist, Greta Stapf Waterman’s paintings push the bounds of creation, as her oeuvre enters the realms of the extraordinary and leaves an indelible mark on the viewer. Alluring and intoxicating, this masterful artist’s artwork has been exhibited in New York, Florida and California and is highly acclaimed throughout the U.S. Amsterdam Whitney Gallery is proud to shine the spotlight on this rising Star!
MARGRET ZITTERBAYER
“The Mask of the EGO” Acrylic on Canvas 24” x 16”
MARGRET ZITTERBAYER “WIZARDRY of the ARTessence”
OCTOBER 3 – NOVEMBER 4, 2014
Following the credo of Francis Bacon who stated: “The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery,” the hallmark paintings of Austrian artist Margret Zitterbayer’s elegant acrylic on canvas tableaux are stylized female figurative portraits who reflect a magical and emotional dream world. Mysteriously reverberating with intuitive and psychological inner expressions of the soul, they capture the essence of the female spirit, and overflow with enigma and intrigue. Masks, mirrors and silent dreams further provide otherworldly sensations. Elegant and compelling, her subjects exist in their mysterious dream worlds filled with fantasy and splendor. Moving beyond reality and striking with luminous detail, she reflects a profound vision as she expresses eternal female thoughts and dreams. Ms. Zitterbayer explores the deeper truths contained in our humanity and the meaning behind the threedimensional mask that is human existence. Her ability to give the dreamlike world a vibrant and direct sense of life makes her images so powerful. Although the women in her images often seem to hover weightlessly before the viewer, their faces and bodies come across as thoroughly real and present. The artist’s sharp eye for facial expressions and her skill at capturing the positions of her subjects’ bodies in a believable way make the fantasy worlds that contain them all the more compelling. Their soulful eyes and expressive facial expressions invite the viewer to look closer and behold the true beauty hidden within the larger image – perhaps even enabling us to forge an emotional connection. With a color palette that runs from intense reds to soft, dreamy blues, her ability to animate those colors with light results in images that seem to glow from within, lending each painting an aura of spirituality. Her keen sense of space and depth gives weight and presence, turning the world of dreams into a convincing reality. Infusing her tableaux with an unseen provocative essence, this gifted artist’s compositions are replete with an aesthetic vitality as her emotionally atmospheric paintings come alive with an energetic vibrancy. Serving as a witness to the persistence of beauty within a turbulent world, Margret Zitterbayer has exhibited extensively in Europe and the United States. Amsterdam Whitney Gallery is proud to shine the spotlight on this rising European Star!