-
Posted by kourtev_admin |
Jun 22nd, 2018
Exhibition duration: September 4 – October 27 Opening Friday – September 7 @ 6:30pm Veteran Bulgarian artist Vesselin Kourtev invites you to a visual journey of color, spirituality and emotion in the form of his 2018 Exhibition, Enrapture the Soul. Renowned for his masterful use of flowing hues and textures to convey concrete moods and states of mind through the abstract, lovers of visual art would do well not to miss this display of Kourtev’s latest works of art. Those passionate about impressionism and landscapes, as well as those seeking a fresh and unique approach to the canvas that dares to marry the ethereal with the corporeal will find much in this exhibit to enjoy. Crafting his most recent series of paintings (Cycles) from his New Brunswick gallery, Alfa Art Gallery, Kourtev works tirelessly to innovate, incorporate and improve upon visual and conceptual themes present throughout his past works. This results in a distinct yet inimitable visual aesthetic that serves to subvert the conventions of painting while honoring its untold complexity and emotional resonance. Reveries, beliefs, and passions coalesce on Kourtev’s canvases delivering a universal message that his viewers will feel deep within their very essence. Taking place inside a cozy and intimate environment, Enrapture the Soul will be free for all to attend. Refreshments and live music will be present alongside community enrichment via the arts. Artistic connoisseurs will not want to miss this captivating...
read more
-
Posted by kourtev_admin |
Sep 29th, 2017
Opening Reception: Friday, October 6th, 2017 at 6:30pm-9:30pm Exhibition Duration: October 3rd – November 11th, 2017 Live performances: Michelle Lily – International Singer Estrada Branca – Jazz/World Music Band UPDATE: Event video is now available! Please join The Alfa Art Gallery for our 10th anniversary celebration featuring the work of gallery owner, Vesselin Kourtev. Our special 10th anniversary exhibition will celebrate a decade of bringing the community together through culture and visual arts. Teeming with rich warm hues and fast flashes of vibrancy, Vesselin Kourtev’s work is saturated in emotion and action. Utilizing abstract colors and provocative shapes, his oil paintings are shrouded in mystery while his watercolors fill the canvas with soft shapes with bold backgrounds. Vesselin Kourtev is one of the co-founders of Alfa Art Gallery, born and raised in Bulgaria – he has studied art for most of his life and currently serves as the artistic director of the gallery. His work is mostly oil and watercolor including a few collages. He has previously participated in numerous solo exhibitions across Europe and in New York City and New Jersey, where he currently lives. We invite you to come enjoy Vesselin Kourtev’s artwork at our special 10th Anniversary Celebration: A Decade of Culture and Creativity and live performance by Michelle Lily and Estrada Branca. About Michelle Lily Please join The Alfa Art Gallery for an exciting musical performance from the internationally featured Michelle Lily. Comprising a variety of pop and hip-hop stylings as well as a formidable vocal range, Michelle Lily’s musical presence has graced various fashion and gossip mags around the world from...
read more
-
Posted by wpms_admin |
Aug 2nd, 2016
August 27th @7:00-10:00 PM Alfa Art Gallery invites you to “Waves of Illumination: VesselinKourtev’s Solo Exhibition” featuring representative works from the artist’s various cycles of exploration in oil, watercolor, drawing, and mixed media. Exhibition Preview: August 25th @7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Exhibition Opening: August 27th @7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Exhibition Duration: August 23 – September 24th Exhibiting Artist: Vesselin Kourtev About this Exhibition We are pleased to invite you to a solo exhibition of the gallery’s founder and professional artist, Vesselin Kourtev. The opening will be held on August 27th, 2016 at 7:00pm located on 108 Church Street, New Brunswick, NJ. All are welcome to explore a retrospective glimpse into Kourtev’s evolving, unique style of painting over his 20-year career. The pieces chosen offer snapshots into different cycles of Kourtev’s work and highlight original stylistic explorations, while displaying his mastery of multiple mediums. About the Artist Vesselin Kourtev has over 20 years of experience as a professional fine artist. Born and raised in Bulgaria, Vesselin Kourtev received a high school degree in Fine Art from the Fine Arts School in the historic city Kazanluk, as well as his MFA degree from The Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Veliko Turnovo, the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. From 1989 until 2002, Vesselin worked for the National School of Stage and Film Design in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. In the years following, he remained active within the Bulgarian art community and participated in a large number of national and international exhibitions and competitions. Vesselin and his wife, Galina, moved...
read more
