The Norwegian artist Ellen Juell's exhibition is on display at Agora Gallery in New York from May 11th-31st, 2010. A reception will be held on Thursday, May 13th.
Working with rapid, streamlined brushstrokes and bold primary colours, Ellen Juell creates elemental works that connect on a deeper level through their purity of expression.
Her interest lies mainly in figures and facial expressions, these themes that recur through her canvases. Juell employs a stylized, partly abstract method which owes much to both Impressionists and Expressionists.
She prefers acrylic over the more traditional oil paints as this gives a speed and immediacy to her work which adds immense vitality and verve. Acrylic also allows an intensity of colour and her works appear with freshness.
For Juell, the process of communication is essential, as communication is the keystone of all artworks. Within the artworks the viewers can identify and add their own experiences to the pieces. The communication of inspiration and optimism is one of the driving forces behind her work.
Ellen Juell currently lives and works in Oslo, Norway, and has exhibited widely. Her exhibitions include 6 solo exhibitions and 6 Group exhibitions. She is Norwegian by birth and her academic background includes 6 years of studies at The University of Oslo and The University of Bergen. (Bachelor and Master level).