CAROLINE BERGONZI NEW WORK FROM A BLACK & WHITE STUDY OF THE MANDALAS

FROM SCRATCH is a search to explore and journey through illusions, beauty and other ornaments, towards authenticity and pure power. CAROLINE BERGONZI's latest work is the result of a new exploration of the mandala process and its impact. The artist remains true to her style of intense curves and sharp body shapes, with an even stronger contrast, as she limited her palette to black (on white). Opposites meet, spar and clash. FROM SCRATCH also refers to the wide range of techniques she used: black acrylic and Chinese ink, treated in thick or transparent layers, smoothly brushed or scratched with a pointy knife.
To see her previous work, visit www.artofmyheart.com.

Last September, CAROLINE BERGONZI revealed a solo exhibition at the 2,500 square foot space of L Gallery, in Tribeca, immediately followed by an invitation to show at the National Art Club. The artist's multifaceted creativity expands to include a rich and diverse body of work in the arts, including fashion and design. Passionate about human mechanisms and psychology, she also designed a unique educational program a year ago (www.myartattack.com). She shares her time between her Soho creative laboratory, CREALAB LLC, and her studio in Monaco. More to see at www.carolinebergonzi.com.

FERNANDO OTERO is the performer and composer BERGONZI chose to invite, with tango (and NYC Ballet) violinist NICK DANIELSON, for the splendid rawness of their music, as they are one of her main inspirations. "Fernando Otero is one of the most intense, present and passionate person I have ever met. His music never fails to infiltrate my mind, my heart, and awaken a storm of emotions." OTERO, whose new album "Pagina De Buenos Aires" (Nonesuch) was hailed by The New York Times as "a heroically ambitious tango record, with a scope that reaches beyond the usual connotations of the style" is known for his deeply sensitive and challenging tango music and improvisations, which also involve aspects of classical chamber music and jazz. Visit www.fernandootero.com and www.nickdanielson.com.

ARIUM is a hybrid concept space in the Meatpacking District brought to life by cutting-edge business entrepreneur and avid arts philanthropist PHILIP PELUSI. At once an art gallery, screening room, cafe, winebar, design studio / salon, and event space, ARIUM is a vortex for an array of artistic mediums. Within the walls of an elegant, loft-like space, the worlds of film, fashion design, visual art, and musical performance fuse to share appreciations and birth new inspirations. Visit www.ariumnyc.com.

This exhibition runs at ARIUM gallery from May 1 to 30, 2008.
Opening Reception with the artist: May 1 from 6 to 9PM, followed by a chamber concert at 8PM with Argentinian composer and performer FERNANDO OTERO and violinist NICK DANIELSON.

Private viewing and appointments between the artist and press will be taken April 30.