Twenty unusually shaped works cast in silver are on display at the Cristina Grajales Gallery this spring. “Revisiting El Dorado” showcases a series of works created by Alexandra Agudelo in her first solo show in the United States. The New York gallery will display these perfectly asymmetrical works until June 8, 2018.“The exhibition “Revisiting El Dorado” consists of 20 new works by the artist. Agudelo’s fascination with pre-Columbian culture is infused in each piece she creates. Ancient pottery shapes are reimagined as glowing, ethereal vessels; touches of gold pay tribute to the legend of El Dorado. Agudelo’s work also explores the dichotomy between the rigidity and malleability of the silver. Through stippling, engraving, gilding, and enameling, Agudelo’s handwork breathes life into the surface of the metal,” says the gallery.About the artist, the gallery says, “based in Bogota, Colombia, Agudelo studied dentistry at the Colegio Odontologico Colombiano. After practicing dentistry for several years, she began exploring work as a silversmith at Escuela de Artes y Oficios Santo Domingo.  She devoted herself full time to her silver works in 2006, and eventually earned her degree in Plastic Arts from the Universidad de los Andes. Her work is part of several important private collections, and has been exhibited internationally, including solo exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art in Medellin and the National Ornamental Metal Museum in Memphis.”Agudelo’s exhibition is taking place at one of the finest design galleries in New York. “Hailed as one of the most respected experts in the design field, Cristina Grajales served as director of 1950 Gallery in New York City from 1990 through 2000. Under Grajales’ tenure, 1950 Gallery developed into the premiere resource for European mid-century furniture, lighting, and design objects. Grajales’ passion for many of the 20th century’s greatest masters propelled the gallery towards worldwide recognition and to its attainment of its superior collection of furniture and distinguished clientele,” says the gallery about its founder. “In addition to her accomplishments at 1950, Grajales has served as an advisor to a number of collectors of twentieth century and contemporary design, assisting them in building important and valuable collections,” adds the gallery.The exhibition is on view through June 8, 2018 at Cristina Grajales Gallery, 152 West 25th Street, 3rd floor, New York, USA.For details, visit: http://admin.blouinartinfo.com/galleryguide/290734/1370608/home-overviewClick on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the exhibition.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/                              Founder Louise Blouin Read more