HISTORIC 1810 PROPERTY TURNED ART GALLERY, CAFE + WINE BAR, AND BOUTIQUE LOFT RENTAL
HISTORIC 1810 PROPERTY TURNED ART GALLERY, CAFE + WINE BAR, AND BOUTIQUE LOFT RENTAL
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
“Maxim Kovalsky’s recent collection of oil paintings portrays a remarkable presence of color and light amongst an environment portrayed from dawn to dusk in the Virgin Islands. His creations depict natural scapes which glow and fade against shadows, the ocean’s tide, and billowy mountains, producing a semblance of persuasive and infinite patterns. Viewers are immersed in scenes both familiar and mystifying. Reminiscent of the works of Camille Pissarro and Francisco Oller, Impressionist Reflections in Oil is an intimate journey through the natural light and color of the Caribbean.” -The Curators, 81C, June 2024
ARTIST STATEMENT
“I am drawn to the captivating interplay of air and water around St. Thomas. The island greets and bids farewell to each day with a symphonic explosion of hues–greens, oranges, delicate pinks, vibrant purples. These mesmerizing spectacles never fail to captivate my senses and instill a sense of tranquility. My oil paintings try to capture the essence of these fleeting moments, transporting viewers to a realm of serenity and reflection.” - Maxim Kovalsky, Charlotte Amalie, June 2024
ARTIST BIO
Originally from Riga, Latvia, Max now splits his time between New York and St. Thomas. He studied classical painting techniques from an early age at the Art Academy of Latvia and with renowned Latvian painters Ralfs Jansons and Anita Meldere. Since arriving in the United States, Max has studied painting at the Massachusetts College of Art, School of the Museum of Fine Art at Tufts University, and graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York. His work can be regularly seen in New York and Hudson Valley galleries and art shows.
DURATION OF EXHIBITION:
On-view through July, 2024
Gallery hours Mon-Fri 12-8PM, Sundays 12-5PM