Peter Rogiers Exhibition

Galerie Richard

poster for Peter Rogiers Exhibition

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Galerie Richard presens Peter Rogiers' first solo exhibition in New York. Peter Rogiers (b. 1967) is a Belgian sculptor living near Leuven. The exhibited sculptures portray his exuberant creativity that thrives on his taste for taking risks. They are characterized by an overwhelming spatial impact, an inherent dynamism achieved through antagonisms between lightness and heavy classical statuary as well as unexpected assemblages. The works are firmly rooted in art history even if they challenge it with irreverence.

Mixing different materials – steel, aluminum, epoxy, wood, polyester, acrylic resin – Peter Rogiers unifies his sculptures with a unique color. Inspired by Brancusi and Serra, B-movies, comics, fairy tales and rock ‘n’ roll, he combines high art and low culture to render a more accurate perception of our present time through contemporary sculpture. He not only uses found material, but varies fundamental elements of his own work by expanding his visual vocabulary. The inherent curved dynamic of his sculptures are reminiscent of Baroque sculpture, especially in the sculpture titled The Governess. He manipulates the classical pose of a walking man in Strange Fruit by adding abstract shapes. The interconnection of the sculpture with its base is always enjoyable and unexpected. The sculpture entitled Zilver Fruit looks like a young palm tree. One can closely see its razor-like sharp leaves which instill an unexpected sense of danger. Rogiers succeeds by taking risks and challenging control in sculpture. He also experiences limits by driving his motorcycles in the European Championship circuit.

[Image: Peter Rogiers "Bootsmann" (2008) polyester, epoxy, steel, polyurethane varnish and paint, 83 x 79 x 69 in.]

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Schedule

from November 29, 2012 to February 02, 2013

Opening Reception on 2012-11-29 from 18:00 to 20:00

Artist(s)

Peter Rogiers

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