the allure of the figure, 2015
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"The Allure of the Figure" is a group exhibition at R Alexander Fine Art that explores the multitudes of ways artists approach the human form in art. The figure is alluring, often times highlighting the emotional capacity of humans and evoking metaphors of strength, endurance, and wisdom.TRANSCRIPT
The Allure of the FigureMarch 20 - April 13, 2015
Cover: Jose Borrell, Relaxing Moments, 14” x 32”
The Allure of the FigureThe R. Alexander group exhibition “The Allure of the Figure” is a collection of select works by leading international artists, including Jose Borrell, Javier Arizabalo, Roman Frances, Giner Bueno, Oscar Mersch, and sculptures by Paige Bradley and Marton Varo. The exhibition showcases the gallery’s diverse collection and various repre-sentations of the human body. The show will be on display at R. Alexander Fine Art
from March 20 to April 13, 2015.
The works by Jose Borrell and Roman Frances are infused with a dreamlike quality, given their surreal surroundings of gardens and floating drapery. These works are
meant to place the viewer in a tranquil state of mind.
Works by Javier Arizabalo emphasize the formal qualities of the body via a hyper-realist painting style. The viewer is caught up in the intricate details of the skin, the contrasts between light and shadow, and the realistic qualities that transform paint
into flesh.
In contrast, Paige Bradley portrays the human form beyond the physical - for Brad-ley, the body is a vessel for expressing greater emotional ideas that transcend form. The body is not only a metric for physical human beauty but a structure that is useful for expressing human emotion, vitality, and energy. Bradley states, “The figure, to me, is the perfect vehicle to communicate the human condition.” Her dynamic sculptures portray figures in action, pushing physical limits, to convey the determi-
nation and inner strength of each individual.
Impressionistic works by artists such as Oscar Mersch and Giner Bueno highlight scenes from everyday life, depicting what is seemingly mundane - walking under an umbrella with someone, or a mother walking on the beach with her child - as an
intimate look at life and the personal connections we have to those around us.
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Javier Arizabalo
Sensations of Light 45037988 | Oil on Canvas | 45” x 28”
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Lady on Red 35031170 | Oil on Canvas | 45” x 28”
Javier Arizabalo
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Javier Arizabalo
Figure Studies 13412017 | Oil on Canvas | 45” x 28”
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Sandra Batoni
Dreaming Caruso 13224986 | Oil on Canvas | 23” x 41”
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Jose Borrell
Relaxing Moments 23387013 | Oil on Canvas | 14” x 32”
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Jose Borrell
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As if in a Dream... 35502236 | Oil on Canvas | 13” x 7”
Jose Borrell
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Figure Studies 13381434 | Oil on Canvas | 8” x 16”
Alapadma (Open Lotus) 903150 | Bronze Sculpture| 28” x 34”
Paige Bradley
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Paige Bradley
Summer 903158 | Bronze Sculpture | 21” x 14”
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Paige Bradley
Irresistible Spring 903156 | Bronze Sculpture | 27” x 20”
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Paige Bradley
Home 903155 | Bronze Sculpture | 38” x 20”
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Paige Bradley
Balance (Lifesize)903152 | Bronze Sculpture | 84” x 61”
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Giner Bueno
La Sombrilla (The Umbrella) 35508730 | Oil on Canvas | 51” x 35”
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Giner Bueno
El Primer Baño (The First Swim) 16161294 | Oil on Canvas | 18” x 25”
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Roman Frances
Etella con Manton (Etella with Shawl) 15035875 | Oil on Canvas | 39” x 25”
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Roman Frances
Figure Studies 35141584 | Oil on Canvas | 39” x 21”
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Katherine Fraser
Only Child Oil on Canvas | 40” x 48”
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Snake Charmer Oil on Canvas | 44” x 56”
Katherine Fraser
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Time Will Tell Oil on Canvas | 41” x 25”
Katherine Fraser
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Hans Laagland
Sylvia 15048707 | Oil on Canvas | 43” x 42”
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Oscar Mersch
Rain in Venice 16092534 | Oil on Canvas | 26” x 20”
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Oscar Mersch
The Red Bike 16092535 | Oil on Canvas | 18” x 24”
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Iban Navarro
Figure Studies 43382100 | Watercolor on Paper | 36” x 24”
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Javier Pedrosa
Muchacha con uvas (Woman with Grapes) 34718766 | Oil on Canvas | 18” x 13”
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Javier Pedrosa
The Coming Train 15085894 | Oil on Canvas | 14” x 21”
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Justo Revilla
Woman in Market Setting 40213509 | Oil on Canvas | 25” x 31”
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Justo Revilla
Woman with Apple Basket 36161536 | Oil on Canvas | 31” x 25”
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Marton Varo
Big Nude II 903110 | Marble Sculpture | 80” x 24” x 31”
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Marton Varo
Spring 903119 | Marble Sculpture | 34” x 6” x 4”
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R. Alexander Fine Art represents the culmination of a vision to connect both new and avid collectors with artists from around the world. The gallery maintains a collection of artwork in a rull range of media, including paintings, sculptures, photography, and works on paper from emerging to established American and
international artists.
Gallery Hours Monday - Saturday
10 am - 5pm or by appointment
5650 Peachtree Parkway Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092
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