The complex double identity, which touches most Jews around the world, has become even more complicated for Ukrainian Israelis, among them Israeli artists born in Ukraine.
Art plays different roles in our perceptions and lives, and these artists profoundly prove that.
For this month’s column, I chose only artists currently showcasing their works in textiles or on canvas as they are used traditionally; or who use canvas as a medium.
Art lovers have followed their paths, going from gallery to gallery like pilgrims, especially at the beginning of the Israeli weekend on Thursday night.
In my search for Israeli artists to speak to, this time I came across three artists born in the 1970s (while all from Gen X, none claim to be the voice of their generation).
Israeli artists have taken it upon themselves to showcase the ongoing horrors taking place in Israel and become the voices of those still held hostage who cannot yet speak for themselves.
I met with three Israeli artists of very different backgrounds and experiences whose art gave me the feeling of summer escapism, who agreed to answer my three questions:
Every year, Fresh Paint initiates, curates, and exhibits new art projects, presented to the public for the first time at the fair.
What inspires you? What do you call art? What makes your artwork different from that of other artists?
The artists I talked to share a lot in common. They were all born in Israel in the 1980s and are very well educated, and despite their youth, they have already achieved success.
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