In Line | Out of Line

Agora Gallery is pleased to present In Line | Out of Line, a dynamic group exhibition on view from May 1 through May 23, 2025. This exhibition brings together five contemporary artists whose practices explore boundaries—some observed, others defied—and engage with the visual language of the line as a conduit for form, emotion, and transformation.

Alli Gerrish, based in Boulder, Colorado, approaches the canvas through what she calls “narrative abstractions” — a form of visual storytelling that explores life’s metamorphoses and the emotional intricacies of the human experience. Using her signature iconography, she invites viewers to engage with change through grace and humility, embracing the unscripted transitions that shape who we are.

In contrast, Michele Simonetti distills the urban experience into structured, minimalist forms. An architect and artist based in Brooklyn, Simonetti works with bold lines, flat color fields, and geometric abstraction. His paintings reference cityscapes while simultaneously stripping them down to their essential rhythms, creating a tension between precision and emotion.

UK-based artist Margo in Margate brings a vivid and personal energy to the show with her expressive portraits. Known for her colorful and bold renderings of female figures, her work is informed by a life spent steeped in art and daily practice. Her paintings feel intimate yet iconic—balancing visual vulnerability with presence.

Brooklyn-based artist Cabell Molina turns to mid-century American fashion and advertising as source material, reimagining this imagery through the lens of contemporary womanhood. Her layered, mixed-media works interrogate idealized femininity with a nod to nostalgia and a clear sense of agency. They are both deconstructions and celebrations—evidence of identity reformed through art.

Aaron Jackson Bowman brings an intuitive, movement-driven approach to the show. His drawings and paintings are rooted in a free-form process, where accessibility and rhythm take precedence over fixed forms. Bowman’s work invites viewers into a space of openness and interaction, balancing clarity with spontaneity.

In Line | Out of Line opens with a public reception on Thursday, May 1, from 6–8 PM.

Exhibition Dates: May 1 - May 23, 2025

Opening Reception: May 1, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 11:00 am – 6:00 pm 

Gallery Location: 530 West 25th, New York, NY 10001

EventURL: https://agora-gallery.com/ag-exhibitions/in-line-out-of-line-may-1-21-2025/

Featured Artists: Alli Gerrish, Michele Simonetti, Margo in Margate, Cabell Molina, Aaron Jackson Bowman

About Agora Gallery

Agora Gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery located in the heart of Chelsea’s fine art district in New York. Established in 1984, Agora Gallery specializes in connecting art dealers and collectors with national and international artists. The art gallery’s expert consultants are available to assist corporate and private clients in procuring original artwork to meet their organization’s specific needs and budget requirements. With a strong online presence and popular online gallery, ARTmine, coupled with the spacious and elegant physical gallery space, the work of our talented artists, who work in diverse media and styles, can receive the attention it deserves. Over the years, Agora Gallery has sponsored and catered to special events aimed at fostering social awareness and promoting the use of art to help those in need.