Bob and Charlotte Kornstein met the artist Olga de Amaral in Bogotá in 1971. One decade later, the Kornsteins had established their gallery, Bellas Artes in Santa Fe, where they have exhibited works by de Amaral since 1986. This year, the Kornsteins are pleased to present POZOS AZULES (BLUE WELLS), a new series by the artist, opening at Bellas Artes in August. Renowned for her gold-leaf, textile-based wall works, and represented in more than 25 important museum collections worldwide, de Amaral’s POZOS AZULES reflect a rich and vibrant shade of ultramarine blue with hints of gold.

After creating the first of the POZOS series, the artist became intrigued with the deep sense of mystery they evoked, and continued working. Next, she turned to blazing red tones, titling this series SOLES ROJOS (RED SUNS). The SOLES will also be exhibited. The results of her use of fiber, metal leaf and opulent acrylic hues to create what she calls “golden surfaces of light” are extraordinarily stunning. Regardless of the themes from which she may derive each series of works, her art is unfailingly characterized by an elegant abstraction that belies simple “weaving,” as de Amaral transforms a typically two-dimensional medium into a fully realized sculptural presence.

For additional information visit the Bellas Artes Gallery website.