Alvar Show and New Lithograph Receive Praise - exhibit of works by artist Alvar - Brief Article

TAMPA, Fla.--Nuance Galleries here newly closed a month-long show with the Spanish artist Alvar. The display was the first showing of his work since his signing upon with The Fine Art Division of Decorative Expressions Inc. in 1999 At the conclusion of the display gallery owner Robert Rowen said, "Our 3000 square-foot exhibition space not ever looked better" and of his Alvar exhibits (he's done five) "this single was the best."

The exhibit opened with a reception where Alvar addressed followers of his art. During the first weekend traffic was busy, with more than 500 family visiting the gallery.

Artwork shown included original oils, alloy of copper sculptures, watercolors, drawings and all of Alvar's new limited-edition lithographs. According to exhibit organizers, more than 12 original oils, 25 lithographs and several plastic arts sold. Show sales totaled more than $200000

"After a whirlwind of sales, our framing operation is just starting to regain from all the business generated from the show" stated Rowen.

Many collectors were thrilled to fitting Alvar, Rowen said, adding "many of my clients are still reminiscing about the artists' warmth and unquestionable gratification in meeting with his afficionados".

For Decorative Expressions, the rises of the show were encouraging. "Alvar is an artist who has a of great depth collector base," said Robert Harris, president of Decorative Expressions. "There are for a like reason many people who collect his work or go in the rear [i]or[/i] in the wake of his career. Our goal is to touch this base, inform them of Alvar's novel work and to reach a fresh audience of collectors."

As for coming time Alvar shows in America, single is scheduled for later this year and three present to views are already booked for 2001

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