Bekir Smolski's Visions of Light

Belarussian artist Bekir Smolski has long been fascinated by the light, and this absorption is expressed in his artwork – an exploration of the variations and permutations of light is a hallmark of the artist’s "unreal landscape" paintings. In Smolski’s magical creations, elements of symbolism, fantasy, and romanticism combine to create a mystical realm where there is a different view and different path to light. Here, the viewer is invited to go “through” the canvas to another dimension, to pursue a “fascinating journey through the light and to the light that could represent for different people a hope, a dream, or an absolute truth.” The artist uses a painting technique whereby a smooth coating of oil paint on canvas is interspersed with soft transitions between colors. The resulting images are highly contemplative, inspiring an almost meditative response from the viewer. At times, however, Smolski also uses texture and artistic furrow smears in order to increase the emotional perception and dynamics of the painting, adding a level of expressionism to the overall effect.

Bekir Smolski currently lives and works in Vienna, Austria.

Featured Artists:

The Substance of Form

Lisa Azzano | Marc Cirujeda | Barry Dabb | Siddhartha Dhamankar | Glenis Dobe | Malin Forsberg | Olga Grinblat | Julia Kappenman | Sera Kodama | Mel Leach | Frank Lorenzo | Carol Brooks Parker | Alix Pierre | Bekir Smolski | Noor Suthar

About the Exhibition

With both the appeal of personal expression and the universal applicability that makes something easily accessible, the art of The Substance of Form plays with our ideas about what we expect to see, and gently encourages us both to see more deeply and to appreciate our expanded perspective.

About Agora Gallery

Agora Gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery located in the heart of Chelsea’s fine art district in New York. Established in 1984, Agora Gallery specializes in connecting art dealers and collectors with national and international artists. The art gallery’s expert consultants are available to assist corporate and private clients in procuring original artwork to meet their organization’s specific needs and budget requirements. With a strong online presence and popular online gallery, ARTmine, coupled with the spacious and elegant physical gallery space, the work of our talented artists, who work in diverse media and styles, can receive the attention it deserves. Over the years Agora Gallery has sponsored and catered to special events aimed at fostering social awareness and promoting the use of art to help those in need.