ULYSSES AT CHAIR AND THE MAIDEN GALLERY

Rebirth

John Dabu And David Zelikovsky

Could the latest work by artist Ulysses entitled “Rebirth” be the most expensive piece of art on display in New York City? The piece is estimated to be worth in excess of $47.5 million and is currently hanging at the Chair and the Maiden Gallery until October 19, 2008. Eager New York art collectors, including actress Cassandra Hepburn, recently waited outside the Chair and the Maiden Gallery in the West Village for the unveiling of famed artist Ulysses’ new work while the small space was packed with a party of enthused onlookers. The anticipation for the unveiling to begin gave off a great energy in the room and created a mysterious tone at the event as guests wondered with curiosity what was behind the black curtain in the center of the room. The beginning of Rebirth is rooted in the history of its predecessors that were the components of Ulysses' previous show entitled HERETIC, which was composed of 66 canvases created over a period of less than 18 months that addressed issues of religion and spiritual belief. Rebirth is a significant advance in comparison to the earlier work as a unique use of coloration developed. Rebirth is the first true animated painting where color is no longer constant, but transformative. The innovative work by Ulysses is currently being displayed at The Chair and the Maiden Gallery which is located at 19 Christopher Street in New York City. For more information go to: www.chairandthemaiden.com