Roq la Rue Presents MaDora Frey "The Calling" and Jean-Pierre Roy "Soletta" Openiandng Friday December 8th 2006 6-9pm runs through Feb 2nd 2007 |
MaDora Frey 
Jean-Pierre Roy
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Roq La Rue is pleased to present an exhibit of haunting works by two emerging artists from New York, MaDora Frey and Jean-Pierre Roy. Both painters are exceptional at creating still moments in the peak of turbulent stories, and cause the viewer's imagination to wonder what lead to each moment captured. While the subject matter is often dark, the paintings and destruction within are mesmerizing and beautiful. |
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paints scenes mixing nature and mankind, although in a much different way. MaDora's new series of paintings, "The Calling", shows anthropomorphic creatures caught in disturbing acts. Her work explores the uneasy relationship between humans and their inner "animal natures", exploring the combative nature of sexuality, the addictions and longings that cause us to drop our civilized veneers, and the almost inhuman strength love gives us to protect that which we hold dearest. |
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paints epic apocalyptic scenes seen from the air, featuring twisted metal, shattered landscapes, and decimated buildings. His style is almost photo realistic, with just enough surrealistic qualities to lend the paintings an almost science fiction feel. He meshes the grandeur and beauty of nature with the destructive nature of man upon the world and himself, attempting to create a pivotal moment in time that allows the viewer to engage with the ideas rather than recoil instinctively from images of destruction and war. However, even in the darkest wreckage are suggestions of enduring life, such as tiny flocks of birds or enigmatic and beckoning little lights. |
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