"Portrait with a Yellow Outline #2" Limited Edition Prints

IT’S MY PLEASURE TO SHARE THE PRINT RELEASE OF MY PAINTING “PORTRAIT WITH A YELLOW OUTLINE #2”


This limited print edition is released on the occasion of my current solo exhibition - Agnes Grochulska The Outline at PULPO GALLERY.

DIGITAL FINE ART PRINT
15 5/8 x 15 5/8 in
39.6 x 39.6 cm

Hahnemühle Paper

EDITION OF 50

€ 450.00

Museum quality high resolution prints made by scanning the original painting to achive the best possible reproduction of colors and textures.

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“In the search for deeply hidden sentiments, Grochulska's works resemble a psychological and spiritual dissection. With the help of distinctive and deep looking eyes, a connection between the sitter and the viewer is established - this is to be understood as a decisive characteristic within Grochulska's body of work.

The artist emphasizes the feelings and thoughts of the portrayed with the help of a continuous abstract line. In her works, Grochulska switches between the line as a frame and at the same time as a connecting element. The color psychology finds its starting point in these studies: Grochulska chooses the hues of the outline based on a particular emotion.”

Pulpo Gallery

"The Outline" - new solo show with PULPO GALLERY in Murnau, Germany

I am very happy to announce my new solo show with PULPO GALLERY in Murnau Germany.

The outline acts as a metaphor here. It suggests a frame. It incorporates and roots the portrait in the traditional art of portraiture. It also represents the contemporary aspect of the painting in its bold and vibrant expressive character.

The color choice is somewhat intuitive. I usually decide on the color at the very last stage of the process and just try to find one that works well. Hopefully, by doing both - adding a narrative and emotion associated with that certain hue, and working on a strictly decorative level as well. The way I think about the outline color is by choosing one that will either highlight the colors already present in the portrait or contrast them.

My hope is that the abstract form of the outline adds an emotional weight and highlights the human subject by drawing attention to the portrayed face they frame.

“The Outline” series is one of my favorite painting series where I feel a lot of artistic exploration as well as personal retrospection happened for me throughout the process. This is the first time the series will be exhibited as a collection and I am very excited to have the opportunity to show twelve Outline paintings and nine Outline drawings together in this solo show.

Visit PULPO GALLERY >

AGNES GROCHULSKA: THE OUTLINE, on view from April 30 through May 29, 2022. An opening reception will be held on Friday, April 29, 2022 from 5 pm to 8 pm. The artist will be present. 

 

Visitors are kindly asked to RSVP to visit@pulpogallery.com.

"Archetypes" in Juxtapoz Magazine:

Agnes Grochulska "Archetypes” @ Virginia MOCA

On November 27, the Virginia MOCA will open Archetypes, a series of paintings by Agnes Grochulska. 

Agnes Grochulska’s series of paintings is loosely inspired by Carl Gustav Jung’s 12 archetypes that make up different ways of being and exist as cultural symbols and images present in the collective unconscious: Sage, Innocent, Explorer, Ruler, Creator, Caregiver, Magician, Hero, Outlaw, Lover, Jester, and Everyman.

The titles of these oil paintings correspond to the twelve typecasts proposed by Jung but are not featured next to the images as to not suggest the artist’s own perception and interpretation of the archetypes. “I’m interested to see how each of the paintings will portray a different character to different people than they might to me”, states Agnes Grochulska, “ I am hoping to explore this way the idea of subjective/objective symbols and interpretations and the relationship between the artist - artwork - viewer.”

In this series Agnes explores the idea that art, by existing in both the artist’s and the viewer’s worlds, mediates between the “I” and the “other”. Artists, from their individuality create artworks that act directly on the viewer, who, according to their perception will experience the ideas in a way unique to them - and in this way complete the process - making the viewer a part of the artwork creation. The fascinating idea of the objective versus subjective interpretation is what gave Agnes inspiration for this rich body of work. Her theory being that the opposites we find in the symbolic archetypes as well as our vast interpretations of them can mediate the opposites and differences in ourselves and each other. Their infinite variety gives unity to our individuality.




It’s my pleasure to participate in “Thinking Out Loud” group show at Pulpo Gallery.

I am delighted to be included in THINKING OUT LOUD, a group show at Pulpo Gallery in Murnau, Germany. The exhibition will be on view from November 19 through December 23, 2021. An opening reception will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm.

Agnes Grochulska, “Portrait with Aquamarine Outline”, 16 x 16 in. oil on canvas, 2020

 

From the gallery press release:

“A potpourri of diverse, international and versatile artists who keep the contemporary art world in excitement, the group exhibition THINKING OUT LOUD features a selection of works by 11 outstanding artists: Noah Becker, Agnes Grochulska, Gregory de la Haba, Gao Hang, Rhiannon Inman-Simpson, Royal Jarmon, Justine Otto, Richard Roth, Tracey Snelling, Houda Terjuman and Jordan West. The exhibition operates in a field of tension between different materials, styles and artist personalities focusing on current socio-cultural issues.

Flashing neon lights, dreamlike landscapes, and striking faces. The works are shown together in a challenging and inspiring blend that is eager to be discovered and allow the viewer to see a reflexion of our current Zeitgeist through clear artistic perspectives.”

Contact Pulpo Gallery for more information:

I am honored to announce the opening of my solo show "Archetypes" at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

AGNES GROCHULSKA - ARCHETYPES

“Agnes Grochulska - Archetypes” solo show on view November, 27, 2021 - March 6, 2022 at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art.

ARCHETYPES

Agnes Grochulska’s series of paintings is loosely inspired by Carl Gustav Jung’s 12 archetypes that make up different ways of being and exist as cultural symbols and images present in the collective unconscious: Sage, Innocent, Explorer, Ruler, Creator, Caregiver, Magician, Hero, Outlaw, Lover, Jester, and Everyman.

The titles of these oil paintings correspond to the twelve typecasts proposed by Jung but are not featured next to the images as to not suggest the artist’s own perception and interpretation of the archetypes. “I’m interested to see how each of the paintings will portray a different character to different people than they might to me”, states Agnes Grochulska, “ I am hoping to explore this way the idea of subjective/objective symbols and interpretations and the relationship between the artist - artwork - viewer.”

In this series Agnes explores the idea that art, by existing in both the artist’s and the viewer’s worlds, mediates between the “I” and the “other”. Artists, from their individuality create artworks that act directly on the viewer, who, according to their perception will experience the ideas in a way unique to them - and in this way complete the process  - making the viewer a part of the artwork creation. The fascinating idea of the objective versus subjective interpretation is what gave Agnes inspiration for this rich body of work. Her theory being that the opposites we find in the symbolic archetypes as well as our vast interpretations of them can mediate the opposites and differences in ourselves and each other. Their infinite variety gives unity to our individuality.

 
 

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Limited Edition PRINTS

Prints are now available!

Limited edition numbered and signed by the artist prints are now available to purchase through my website: 

“The Portrait with the Lemon Yellow Outline” is a 12 x 12 inches (plus one inch border) print of my 2019 oil painting of the same title. The true to the original painting’s size Fine Art Inkjet print is part of a limited edition of 50 numbered and singed prints. Each print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and both are certified through an unique number. Each certificate carries the artist’s fingerprint. The prints are produced on white 310gsm, mold-formed texture, 100% cotton fiber William Turner Hahnemuehle paper.

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The “Portrait with a Blue Outline #2” is 17 x 20 inches ( plus one inch border) print of my painting of the same title. The true to the original painting’s size Fine Art Inkjet print is part of a limited edition of 50 numbered and singed prints. Each print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and both are certified through an unique number. Each certificate carries the artist’s fingerprint. The prints are produced on white 340 gsm, 100% cotton rag, textured surface Epson Cold Press Bright paper.

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The prints are priced at $250 - “Portrait with a Lemon Yellow Outline”, and $300 - “Portrait with a Blue Outline #2”.

Standard US shipping is included in the price.

Prints are shipped in a protective clear sleeve, rolled up in a wide mailing tube. Each numbered and hand signed by the artist print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Larry's List

Thank you so much for the feature Larry’s List. Couldn’t agree more with the Oscar Wilde quote you chose to accompany my portraits: “Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not the sitter”.

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Instagram chat with Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art curator Heather Hakimzadeh

Had a great time talking with Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art curator Heather Hakimzadeh. We talked about making art differently during the quarantine and how social distancing changes art in general. We also chatted about Alice Neel, Käthe Kollwitz, the New Waves 2020 exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, and more! You can watch our Instagram Chat on the museum’s IGTV.

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Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art Featured Artists


Thank you to Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art for the feature. I was happy for the opportunity to talk about my process and inspiration behind the Line and Color painting series.

https://sites.google.com/view/virginia-moca-at-home/featured-artists


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“Virginia MOCA asked New Waves 2020 exhibiting artists to share their work from home. We received videos about their artistic process, stories about inspiration, works in progress, and more. New Waves 2020 artist Agnes Grochulska speaks about her process and inspiration for her line and color painting series.

Grochulska begins her process by selecting models that have a character trait or express an emotion in a way she finds striking. She expresses these qualities of the model through abstract and representational use of line and color. The process of painting is as important to Grochulska as the finished product. She shares this process with the viewer with her visible, heavy brush strokes and use of impasto. See more from Agnes Grochulska at AgnesGrochulska.com.”

Visual Arts Center Collector's Night.

My painting for Visual Arts Center of Richmond 34th Annual Collectors’ Night happening March 7, 2020. 
Thank you to @visarts director Stefanie Fedor for visiting my studio and selecting the work! 
Collectors' Night bidding for all silent auction artwork is live online now (link). Bid high to support the arts and the Visual Arts Center mission!

New Waves 2020

Wonderful news - my painting “Lia” has been selected to participate in New Waves 2020 at Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, an annual juried exhibition recognizing Virginia artists.
Feeling very honored and thankful to this year’s juror is Susan Thompson, an Associate Curator at the Guggenheim Museum.

New Waves 2020 will be on view to the public March 20th – August 16th, 2020 at the Virginia MOCA in Virginia Beach Virginia MOCA