Harrison Public Library presents “Abstract Alchemy” by Meera Agarwal
Exhibition is on display April 28, 2025 to May 30, 2025.
Gallery is open to the public during regular library hours.
Artist’s Statement:
My paintings are inspired by places, people and our collective human stories. I’m equally inspired by nature and everyday marvels of colors, textures and light effects that we experience. I paint as a response to a spontaneous feeling or sheer beauty of a subject, and that is reflected in my choice of diverse subjects, style, techniques and composition.
Through my paintings, I strive to evoke an emotional and introspective experience for viewers. My work is a reflection of the duality inherent in our existence—the interplay between the tangible and the intangible, the known and the unknown. It is an exploration of the multifaceted nature of human experience, inviting viewers to pause, reflect, and find their own narratives within the layers of each piece.
Ultimately, my goal is to create a visual language that transcends words and resonates with the viewer’s emotions, memories, and imagination. I hope my paintings serve as a medium for introspection, allowing individuals to find solace, inspiration, and a renewed sense of wonder in the interplay of abstraction and representation.
About the Artist:
Meera Agarwal is a Rye (NY) based visual artist and art instructor who creates vibrant paintings in oil, acrylic, and mixed media. With a keen eye for both representational and abstract forms, her award-winning paintings draw inspiration from nature’s marvels, diverse locales, and our collective human stories. In May 2024 she became the first recipient of The Rye Arts Center’s Visionary Artist Award for her inspirational paintings as well as her commitment to uplifting the arts in the community. Meera’s art has been juried into more than 80 prominent exhibits across the tri-state area in the past decade and can be found in home collections globally. She is also a certified Art-o-Mat artist, contributing to art vending machines nationwide.
