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Bénédicte Peyrat: New PaintingsPresented by Morgan Lehman Gallery February 1, 2007- March 10, 2007Reception: February 8, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmBénédicte Peyrat
Ms. Peyrat's bold brushwork and use of vibrant color evoke the dynamism and romanticism of Delacroix. Her classical compositions, often anchored in idyllic landscapes, seem to reference allegorical paintings of the 17th and 18th century. Yet closer inspection reveals a contemporary twist: a yo-yo, boxing gloves, a soccer jersey; possibly personal metaphors to describe contemporary life. Ms. Peyrat's most recent work, which will be included in the exhibition, is a series of intense individual portraits on dark velvety backgrounds. In these images, her subjects project great emotion, their deep set eyes looking longingly beyond the viewer. This body of work brings to mind the moodiness and mystery of Rembrandt's famous self-portraits, and the dynamic frontal illumination of Manet's late work. Ms. Peyrat was born in Paris in 1967 and studied at Paris' Académie de Port-Royal and at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. She lives and works both in Paris, France and Karlsruhe, Germany. She has received numerous international honors, and has exhibited widely in Europe. Morgan Lehman is pleased to time this exhibition to coincide with The Armory Show and the other numerous art fairs in New York City held in the month of February. We will be keeping extended hours February 22-24 to allow visitors to see this exceptional exhibition after hours. For further information and images from the exhibition, please visit our website www.morganlehmangallery.com or contact the gallery at 212-268-6699.
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