Asheville Gallery of Art’s April Show, “Imageries of
Life”, features the work of well-known figurative artist
Sahar Fakhoury. The show runs April 1-30 during
gallery hours, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through
Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. The gallery, located at
82 Patton Avenue in Asheville, across from Pritchard
Park, will host a reception for the artist on Friday, April
7, from 5-8 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited to stop by.
The show will present a series of the artist’s new work.
“I am exploring the art of portrait with a twist. I
maintain the likeness and essence of the subject while
infusing the paintings with vivid light and color. As my
work evolves, I explore how much depth I can achieve
by layering the figure and overlapping positions,
pushing some layers in and pulling others out. I take
my subjects out of their original context, which leaves
room for the viewer’s interpretation and imagination as
to where and why this took place.”
Fakhoury says the majority of her subjects are people
she encounters on the street. “Sometimes I have a
certain idea in mind and I look for people to match,
and, at other times, I see a person who sparks an idea
for a painting.” While the artist also paints landscapes
and still lifes, she continues to be fascinated by the
human figure. “Figures in motion represent the
instability of our life. Moving to another city ot
country, starting new jobs, or experiencing a sudden
change in health are just some examples. Some of us
put on several hats daily.”
The artist has been a resident of the Asheville area for
the past 27 years. She has a BFA from UNC Asheville
and teaches oil painting from her studio in Asheville’s
River Arts District. Fakhoury has exhibited her work in
solo and group shows in several states and abroad. Her
work hangs in both public and private collections
around the world.
Fakhoury’s work, as well as the work of the other 30
gallery members, will be on display and for sale
through the month of April. For further information
about this show, you can contact the Asheville Gallery of
Art at (828) 251-5796. Visit the gallery website at
www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com or go to the gallery
Facebook.page.
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