NEW YORK, NY– American artist Chris Mars debuts more than 25 new works in his exhibition New Salem, opening at Jonathan Levine Gallery in New York City on October 20, 2007. The paintings, all created this year, reflect themes of political persecution and corruption, interpersonal unity and cruelty, condemnation, redemption and hope by use of Mars’ stunning technical control of his medium, and his wrenching empathy relative to world events.

October 20 – November 17, 2007
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 20, 7pm – 9pm
The Jonathan LeVine Gallery is located at 529 West 20th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 6pm. For more information, please call 212-243-3822, visit www.jonathanlevinegallery.com, or email: info@jonathanlevinegallery.com.