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Elegant and sophisticated in their crisp simplicity and strong use of negative space, Cariappa Annaiah's striking digital photographs recall the iconic works of Robert Mapplethorpe. Cariappa works with a minimalist approach, using the powerful properties of light to capture the hidden beauty of nature's everyday surroundings. Often set against a simple black or white background, Cariappa's works possess a subtle Asian aesthetic evident in his masterful use of asymmetrical balance. From the graceful curve of a crimson tomato, to the delicate lace of a flower's skeleton, Cariappa's works expose the often ignored wonders awaiting those who are careful enough to spot them. His adept photographer's eye and inquisitive spirit work together to produce works that are quietly joyful in the beauty of life.
Born and raised in India, Cariappa honed his strong aesthetic by observing his surroundings in Bangalore. An award-winning artist, Cariappa Annaiah now lives and works in Boston, Massachusetts.
About Altered States of Reality
Altered States of Reality provides a glimpse of the world as captured through the lens of a camera, technology, and through the artists own inner vision. The gifted artist’s participating in Altered States of Reality offer us a perception of the world, as seen, through a complex, enigmatic fusion of emotions and technical mastery. The old boundaries have come tumbling down and the new reality has been altered and is forever changing. This exciting exhibition allows us to challenge our ideas, parables and perceptions that constitute our own reality.
Featured Artists: David Agee, Cariappa Annaiah, Apolo Anton Arauz, Marisa Atha, Montserrat Benito Segura, Flemming Hoff, Marilyn Holland, Malka Inbal, Matty Karp, Alain Lacki, Massimiliano Lattanzi, LEFT, Camila Manero, Mary Mansey, Angelina McCormick, Mari Minegishi, Allen Palmer, Beth Parin, Clint Saunders, Sylvia Schwenk, James Spitznagel, Radostina Valchanova, Shelley Vouga, Stefanie Young, Byra Zimmerman
About Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery (agora-gallery.com) is a fine art gallery located in the heart of New York City’s Chelsea art district that was established in 1984 and is famous for showcasing a spectacular array of talented artists from around the world and around the corner, while providing quality and original art to collectors. The gallery also publishes ARTisSpectrum Magazine, a bi-annual magazine that is distributed to museums, galleries, cultural and art institutions and societies and art schools around the world. It provides artists, collectors, museums, galleries, art organizations and enthusiasts with access to the work of hundreds of internationally talented emerging and mid-level artists as well as feature articles, reviews and interviews and is the sponsor of Art-Mine.com, one of the most comprehensive resources available worldwide to view and purchase fine art from emerging, mid-level and well-established artists.
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