Alexander Kaletski. Reggae in Paradise

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Anna Zorina Gallery is pleased to announce the Alexander Kaletski solo exhibition, Reggae in Paradise. The show features Kaletski’s ongoing Caribbean series that the artist has been developing for the past twenty years. This body of work explores artist's enduring captivation with the sea, using a vibrant color palette and improvisational methods to capture its energy and unpredictability.

Kaletski never anticipated that he would create a Caribbean series. However, upon developing the technique that he now calls Pebbles of Light, he realized the improvisational style perfectly portrays the fascinating characters and easygoing spirit of island life. This method starts with daubing generous beads of paint directly onto the canvas. Kaletski then applies sweeping brushstrokes that create unexpected interactions with the preexisting colors. Kaletski has an initial vision and narrative for each painting, but the final outcome is always a surprise. This technique mirrors the island lifestyle of going with the flow.