Half-true, half –false… How vulnerable we are to deceit? Are we the victims or
the perpetrators? Or even more; is it correct to call it deceit or just a
difference in personal perception?
However you wish to view it, Art of Deception with artists Terence Carr
(Kenya), Dee Sands (Germany), John La Huis (USA) and KX2 (USA)
(an artistic
collaboration between sisters Ruth Avra and Dana Lynn Keinman) promises to be an
entertaining and eye opening exhibition, in which the unifying theme is the
duality and polarity in art with equally valid meanings; good versus bad,
beauty versus ugliness, love versus hate, what you see might not be the same
as what another person sees.
The paintings of American artist John LaHuis present the integration of the
extremes by leading the viewer towards what exists in the space "in between";
sometimes in a clear way, other times with a sort of secrecy or mystery that
tends to raise just the right questions. His work is collected by exclusive
private collectors worldwide (information available upon request).
Terence Carr, was born in Kenya, and currently lives in Germany. When creating
pieces inspired by his African roots, he uses the pseudonym James Nguvu. Carr
work focuses on the differences and similarities of the many worlds in which
he has lived. The artist explores the dynamic human vs. human and human vs.
nature, and presents it in sculptures and paintings that are elegant yet
ethnic, highly philosophical yet simultaneously “down to earth”.
German artist Dee Sands creates abstract sculptures with an industrial edge
using metal found in random objects and recycles them in her creations. This
approach gives a special spontaneity to her works, which is often complemented
with wood and vivid colors that are applied to the metal.
American
sisters’ duo, KX2, work with a combination of metal and oil on raw
canvas. The metal is cut and the surface is worked to create
unique textures that blend with the canvas own texture and colors
to form unexpected patterns in the artwork as a whole. When ask
about this particular artistic style Dana Lynn Kleinman and Ruth
Avra say that not only does this reflect nature and its patterns,
but also the beauty that is produced when two seemingly separate
disciplines are connected, pointing out a direct analogy with the
interconnection that exist among all different life
manifestations.
The opening reception will be held on February 14 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm at
LURIE – Kavachnina Gallery located in Miami’s Wynwood Art District at 46 NW 36
St. Guests will be able to meet the artists, enjoy music and light
refreshments. The exhibition will be on display until March 11, it can be seen
Tuesdays to Saturdays from 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm and on Mondays by appointment.
For more information and / or images in high resolution please contact LURIE – KAVACHNINA GALLERY via info@lurie-kavachnina.com or 305-448-2060.