Suanjaya Kencut & Magda Kirk: Dream Big
PAST EXHIBITION | April 14, 2022 – May 7, 2022
“Dream Big”
Suanjaya Kencut | Magda Kirk
April 14 – May 7
GR gallery is pleased to announce “Dream Big”, a duo show with renowned artists, Suanjaya Kencut and Magda Kirk. A bright and uplifting show that will immerse the visitor in a dreamy world populated by a variety of characters capable to fill any void with color and playfulness. Each character brings forth a whimsical charm and embraces a style that many have sought after. This show will feature 22 brand new artworks on canvas from both artists, and 2 individual prints, that will highlight color and story-telling creativity.
Opening: Thursday April 14 , 6:00pm – 8:00pm (Exhibition Dates: April 15 – May 7 2022). Members of the press can contact GR gallery in advance to schedule a private viewing and/or an interview with the artists before the exhibition is officially open. Magda Kirk will attend the reception, refreshments will be served. Visitors who want to attend the opening can RSVP by contacting the gallery.
Where: GR gallery, 255 Bowery (between Houston & Stanton) New York, NY 10002 | info@gr-gallery.com | tel: +1 212 273 2900
Suanjaya Kencut | Magda Kirk
“Dream Big” aims to bring forward two types of characters that are different from one another yet possess the same message to inspire the embodiment of the mindfulness of meditation, playfulness, and ease of mind. Suanjaya creates furry dolls personas that imitates our inner child, while Magdalena creates a still life performance that depicts current hardships in a playful alternative. Magdalena depicts bodies that are blurry and not fully formed but seem to be evolving into a complete state and ready to be awakened. Suanjaya learned arts and crafts in the 6th grade and formed his unique style giving birth to a characther that is said to be similar to Barong or Rangda because it was made by human hands: -“It was used for ritual purposes, whereas I found it easier to make something simple and close to me, which also helped me insert moral messages into my work”-.
WORKS
Suanjaya Kencut | "Enjoy Around"
Acrylic on Canvas | 56 x 87 cm | 2021
Magda Kirk | "Make It Happen"
Acrylic on Canvas | 130 x 110 cm | 2022
Suanjaya Kencut | "Family Portrait"
Acrylic on Canvas | 40 x 70 in. | 2021
Magda Kirk | "Good To Go"
Acrylic on Canvas | 100 x 160 cm | 2021
PRESS RELEASE
“Dream Big”
Suanjaya Kencut | Magda Kirk
April 14 – May 7
GR gallery is pleased to announce “Dream Big”, a duo show with renowned artists, Suanjaya Kencut and Magda Kirk. A bright and uplifting show that will immerse the visitor in a dreamy world populated by a variety of characters capable to fill any void with color and playfulness. Each character brings forth a whimsical charm and embraces a style that many have sought after. This show will feature 22 brand new artworks on canvas from both artists, and 2 individual prints, that will highlight color and story-telling creativity.
Opening: Thursday April 14 , 6:00pm – 8:00pm (Exhibition Dates: April 15 – May 7 2022). Members of the press can contact GR gallery in advance to schedule a private viewing and/or an interview with the artists before the exhibition is officially open. Magda Kirk will attend the reception, refreshments will be served. Visitors who want to attend the opening can RSVP by contacting the gallery.
Where: GR gallery, 255 Bowery (between Houston & Stanton) New York, NY 10002 | info@gr-gallery.com | tel: +1 212 273 2900
Suanjaya Kencut | Magda Kirk
“Dream Big” aims to bring forward two types of characters that are different from one another yet possess the same message to inspire the embodiment of the mindfulness of meditation, playfulness, and ease of mind. Suanjaya creates furry dolls personas that imitates our inner child, while Magdalena creates a still life performance that depicts current hardships in a playful alternative. Magdalena depicts bodies that are blurry and not fully formed but seem to be evolving into a complete state and ready to be awakened. Suanjaya learned arts and crafts in the 6th grade and formed his unique style giving birth to a characther that is said to be similar to Barong or Rangda because it was made by human hands: -“It was used for ritual purposes, whereas I found it easier to make something simple and close to me, which also helped me insert moral messages into my work”-.
