ARTISTS IN EXILE at the Arario Gallery

The ARARIO GALLERY of New York lives up to its reputation of meshing art and culture with Artists in Exile.

I walked into the exhibit captivated by the beautiful intricate works of Sang Ah Choi.  I must say, we love you Sang! Her art is so expressive and gives a different opinion from every angle.  It must be seen to be fully taken back to the age of five when got your first Disney pop up book. Picture Da Vinci and John Stewart making art together…that’s Sang!

Just down the hall, a massive painted eagle, inspired by American and Palestinian emblems drapes the wall.  A remarkable must see!  The eagle will captivate your attention. Artist Jaishri Abichandani’s  ‘Lifeline’ is a must read, out of all the art in the room, the brilliance of words just touched me.

Perhaps the edgiest artist in this exhibit, Pooneh Maghazehe displays her art through clothing. These garbs are no fashion statement, if Richard the Lion Heart had a stylist, it would be Pooneh.  The outfits inspire honor, bravery, and courage. They transmit an idea of what fashion used to be…self expression. Give me one Pooneh!

Those are my favorites of the exhibit, but it would not be a review if I didn’t mention Mike Estabrook and Sonali Sridhar,  chalk-on-black works is the corner stone of the event and definitely gives the word artist its homage.

Artist in Exile is true to its title, the works presented in the gallery are  true images of there respective countries exiled into art space in New York City.

Arario Gallery Posted under Art, New York City by Jake