Derry artist John-Paul Zarba to Exhibit in NYC

The paintings of native New Hampshire artist John-Paul Zarba are bold and high-concept. Many pieces center around the idea of freedom, a theme close to Zarba's heart inspired by his time in Saudi Arabia. Zarba doesn’t stick to one technique, instead preferring to adapt his painting method to whatever impression he seeks to convey. “As an artist, I have found that what I use to conceive the thought I see behind my eyes is not as important as the message I am speaking,” Zarba states. This willingness to explore new techniques gives Zarba’s paintings a sense of freshness and spontaneity. He finds inspiration everywhere and always has a notebook or scrap of paper handy to sketch out ideas.

A civil engineer by trade, Zarba quit his job to pursue his passion for art. He says his truest aspiration is for his work to inspire others. “Art has connected many dots in my life. The pieces I create and journey I am on should serve as a testament to the possibilities of hard work and a true understanding of investigating who you are and why you are here.”

Exhibition Dates: April 1, 2016 – April 21, 2016

Reception: Thursday April 7, 2016, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 11:00am – 6:00pm

Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, Chelsea, New York

Event URL: http://www.agora-gallery.com/artistpage/John__Paul_Zarba.aspx

Featured Artists:

Forms and Formalities

Amber Rhyanne Bayham | Darla Rewers | Joan Criscione | Linda Roffel | Mobarick Abdullah III | John-Paul Zarba | Gülay Yüksel | Deanna Fligg | Noel Ortiz | Daniela Friederike Lüers | Isabel Conde Marín | Caro Ward | Fariba Baghi | Julie Warren Conn | Edmonde Bizelli | Marilène Phipps-Kettlewell | Jean Lahoud | Leilani | Stivi

About the Exhibition

Forms and Formalities: A New Exhibition at Agora Gallery

Artists of all walks of life come together in the exhibition Forms and Formalities to express their inner visions, personal stories, and hopes and dreams for the future. Ranging from the highly representational to the highly abstract, the works on display encompass a great collection of exciting colors and motions. With an expert hand, these artists exercise their talents with intoxicating results. As clear subjects emerge from a haze of abstraction and emotion, we explore what we can see in art, how we come to these interpretations, and why we identify with them.

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.

Images:

John-Paul Zarba, Perception of the Question, Mixed Media on Canvas, 36x48

John-Paul Zarba, Pride Rock, Acrylic Mixed Media on Canvas, 60x48

John-Paul Zarba, Starry Sight, Acrylic Sprayaint on Canvas, 36x48