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May Issue 2005
Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art Gallery in Charleston, SC, Features Exhibition of 20th Century Masters
The Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art Gallery in Charleston, SC, in association with Timothy Yarger Fine Art of Beverly Hills, CA, is honored to present the most groundbreaking show to hit Charleston, adding a new dimension to Charleston's art world - the distinguished exhibition, Museum Collected 20th Century Masters: Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Joan Miró, and Pierre Auguste Renoir. The exhibit opens on May 6 and continues through July 9, 2005, with all works available for acquisition.
The exhibition is a triumphant celebration of both modern expression and innovation in the graphic arts. The selected works in this world-class exhibition span eight decades of Modern Art, and showcase the spirit and genius of these artists in one setting. The exhibition is a unique opportunity to view works by these masters and to experience their influences, inspiration, and shared ideas while they distinguished themselves and secured their prominence in art history.
Love, romance, family, creativity and self-expression transcend cultures and generations. The themes that are brought forth in the upcoming exhibition thrive ever so much today as they did decades ago. To look at a work of Miró it may not seem unusual in 2005 but reflecting upon the political, social, and economic time in which the 20th century Masters were creating art it was indeed revolutionary. The individual sensibilities of Picasso, Chagall, Miró, and Renoir towards the evolution of their era are vividly expressed through the distinctive mediums of the graphic arts, drawing, and, of course, painting.
Printmaking, its various mediums, and inherent expression have a fascinating history. The techniques, which draw upon 1,000 years of experimentation and lithography, were employed in a truly revolutionary manner during the artistic careers of Chagall, Miró, Picasso, and Renoir. In the exhibition you will experience examples of printmaking by these masters including aquatints, etchings, linoleum cuts, and lithography.
Pablo Picasso (1881 1971) is the most famous artist of the modern era and perhaps the most legendary artist of all time. A master of many styles, Picasso became the founder of Cubism in 1907 with his painting Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, a landmark in the history of modern art.
Picasso was a great draughtsman and a master of the line. He, himself, expressed "The graphic arts are my favorite medium". The process of printmaking requires a balance of mastery and inventiveness, which Picasso ingenuously employed. He was imaginative towards traditional techniques and able to coax new and inventive methods to further his artistic intent in the area of printmaking.
Joan Miró (1893 1983) is one of the 20th Century's most well known, distinctive, and powerful artists. He responded to a dazzling range of stimuli throughout his long creative life. The first artist of the 20th Century Modernists to create works of art representing "that which he saw in his mind, not which everyone else saw around them". It is interesting to note that Miró himself said that he had never painted an abstract painting.
Completing the triumvirate, Russian-born French painter and designer, Marc Chagall (1887 1985) is distinguished for his surrealistic inventiveness. He fully expressed his artistic identity through his visualization of love, romance, and poetry; his cultural heritage; and the circus. There is a romantic notion tied to the classic iconography throughout his career incorporating places important to him. He is recognized as one of the most significant painters and graphic artists of the 20th Century. Chagall's distinctive use of color and form is derived partly from Russian expressionism and was influenced decisively by French Cubism. His numerous works represent characteristically vivid recollections of village scenes and incidents in private life, uniting recollection with folklore and fantasy.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841 1919) is the inspirational elder to the modernists, setting the stage for visual revolution through the advent of Impressionism. Renoir was primarily interested in portraiture and his prints showcasing close friends and family members as his sitters are exceptional. These graphic works are collected worldwide by museums and private collectors. His sensuous appreciation of color and light, his ample nudes, and the charming poetry of his works have made him the best loved of the Impressionists among many aficionados.
The celebrated achievements and worldwide success of these masters makes it understandable why museums around the world continue to dedicate extensive energy and resources to their Modern Master collections. On this rare occasion Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art Gallery in association with Timothy Yarger Fine Art features a survey of prints that will be on exhibition and for acquisition.
Richardson, founder of Ella Walton
Richardson Fine Art Gallery, has been devoted to bringing the
beauty of the visual arts to prominence in Charleston for over
a decade. Through her tenure as the President of the Charleston
Fine Art Dealers' Association, she brought much-needed attention
to the lack of funding and resources for visual arts programs
in Charleston Public Schools. In her own art gallery, located
in the heart of Charleston's downtown historic district, she has
brought together the finest work of internationally recognized
painters, sculptors, photographers, and designers of America,
Europe, and Russia. Each year she presents several shows
highlighting the new creations of such valued artistic talents
as Aleksander Titovets and Jove Wang. She also explores her
own visual fluency through the mode of photography.
Timothy Yarger is a prominent collector and gallery owner in Beverly
Hills, with over twenty years of scholarship and consultation
in developing collections of contemporary artists including David
Hockney, Andy Warhol, Sam Francis and 20th Century Modern Masters
such as Marc Chagall, Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-Auguste
Renoir. TYFA is known to art collectors worldwide for its
knowledge of fine art, refined selection, and professionalism.
On May 5, 2005, at 7pm, the gallery will offer a presentation entitled, How to Add 20th Century Masters to your Collection. Even the savviest of collectors continue to hold interest in having the best of the 20th century's avant-garde visual arts hanging in their home. Whether you have a budding interest in adding precious works of visual creativity to your collection, or you are a long term Modern Art aficionado, this presentation and discussion will certainly lead both your eyes and your heart in making more informed fine art purchase decisions. Timothy Yarger will speak on the finer details of drawings, etchings, lithographs, and paintings by four of the world's most well-known 20th century artists. Art enthusiasts and collectors will be able to share questions and seek advice from this respected expert in the fields of both twentieth century European visual arts, Print-making as a medium, and art acquisition.
For further information check our SC Commercial Gallery listings, call the gallery at 843/722-3660, e-mail at (ella@ellarichardson.com) or at (www.ellarichardson.com).
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