In my work I look for pureness and simplicity of the shape, I work mainly with the “king” of clay, porcelain. The whiteness, translucency and strength of the porcelain fascinates and attracts me to work with this medium.
My work is fired in a reduction atmosphere at 1280°C. The porcelain in not a forgiving materiel; it draws me to perfection with a great challenge of creating a shape that feels right for it and myself.
Biography
Education
- A graduate of Bezalel Academy of Arts in Jerusalem, Israel. (BFA)
- Master of Arts, Tel Aviv University, Israel. (MA)
Work
2012-2017 Chairman of the board of the Israeli Ceramics Association
- Currently teaches both at the Benyamini Contemporary Ceramics Center and private studio – beginners and professional wheel throwing at his private studio.
- The founder and mentor of “The Gilat Project: Ceramics Art Through Emotions”, which work to raise awareness for the HIV positive community in Israel.
- A partner in a ceramic art gallery: “Shlush Shloshim”, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Exhibitions :
2018 “Not Every Thing is Gold”, Artist borough, Kiryat Tivon, Israel
2018 “Corrosion” Solo Exhibition, BY5 Gallery, Tel Aviv, Israel
2017 “Porcelain & More”, Solo, 8 in Jaffa Gallery, Solo Exhibition, Jaffa, Israel
2016 The 8th Israel Ceramics Biennale, Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv, Israel
2015 “Equilibrium”, SOLO Exhibition, BauHausFicsher, Wuppertal Germany
2015 “INHOUSE”, Benyamini Contemporary Ceramics Center
2015 “The White Material” Wilfrid Israel Museum, Kibutz Hazorea, Israel
2014 “The Feast”, Benyamini Contemporary Ceramics Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
2013 “Sal Tzricha”, Benyamini Contemporary Ceramics Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
2013 The 7th Israel Ceramics Biennale, Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv, Israel
2013 “Gilat Project”, Benyamini Contemporary Ceramics Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
2011 Gangjin Festival International Ceramic Exhibition, South Korea