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Billboards by Patrick Bancel. Addressing Global Warming
Sept. 1, 2009 -- New Rochelle, NY:
Reverol & Co. is pleased to announce Billboards by Patrick Bancel, a brilliant contemporary exhibit to showcase three mediums based on one premise for the first time at the spectacular Avalon Sound on the East “Top of the Roc 40Th Floor” in New Rochelle. This multimedia performance by Patrick Bancel opens at 6.00 p.m. on Wednesday September 23, 2009. A short film, photographs and paintings connive to provoke the viewers to reflect on the connections between our daily lives and the climate.This exhibit is short of words however images speak louder than words and Patrick’s work will not only delight your eyes, he will also make you inquire within about our contribution to global warming and climate change.Patrick Bancel was born in 1963 in the South of France and has been painting since he was five years old. As a leading artist in trompe l'oeil, his work goes beyond that genre and also surpasses photorealism and hyper-realism. Many of his paintings incorporate three dimensional tactile surfaces in addition to trompe l'oeil painting techniques to tease the viewer’s eyes and minds. Bancel has had numerous exhibitions in France and the U.S. including those at the National Arts Club, New York, NY. His work has been highly praised in The New York Times and other leading publications. His work is owned by many private collectors world-wide including Mr. Ravanas, Excecutive Vice President of National French Television Channel M6._For more information and to purchase tickets please contact gallery@reverolco.com or call (917) 767-0866. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The New Rochelle Council on the Arts. Advance tickets $25 | 35 @ the door |
