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Avinadav Begin

Sculpture, Drawer & Painter

Biography

Born 1981 in Jerusalem Israel. Avner is a Sculptor, drawer and painter.

Between 2005- 2013 Avner lived, studied, and created his art in New York City. He got an MFA degree from “The New York Studio School”.

In 2013 Avner returned to live and work in Israel.

Avner shows in New-York and Israel, he teaches and lectures in several institutes. He is the owner of “Atelier Art School” in Tel-Aviv. 

In his work Avner deals mainly with the human form. Human issues, such as the delicate balance between the physical and the spiritual, are the main themes in his work.

Avner works in various materials: clay, papier- mache, bronze and plaster.

Avner’s working process is very open: he begins with a vague notion of what he wants to create. The sculpture is a continuous sketch that in a sudden moment, comes to completion.

Avner’s works do not necessarily represent clear human figures, often they are abstractions or essences of forms: hints of human figures, animals, and landscapes.

Creating art has always been a vehicle for his self-expression. Sculpting is a creative, Emotional, spiritual, and intellectual pursuit for him.

biography

Born in 1974 in Israel, Avinadav Begin’s artistic exploration serves as a self-initiated participation in the rich tapestry of history embedded within walls. His work intricately weaves together the processes of reaction, the acceleration of aging, and a profound engagement with the passage of time. Begin’s craft delves into the materiality of walls, offering an entrance into the nuanced actions of epochs and an attentive observation of their impact on materials.

In one of his works – #13, a poignant example of Begin’s artistic language, features a white wall with a central hole encircled by an expanding blob of iron-rust. This meticulously composed piece narrates the story of erosion and prolonged absorption. However, it transcends ordinary rust stains, positioned precisely at the center with a symmetrical expansion that invites observers to perceive it as a meaningful entity. Begin challenges conventional notions of beauty, emphasizing the allure of the developmental process of erosion rather than the natural occurrence itself.

Avinadav Begin’s unique approach to art transcends traditional boundaries, inviting viewers into a contemplative exploration of time, decay, and the emotional resonance embedded within the physicality of walls. His work serves as a testament to the profound narratives concealed within the seemingly mundane, unraveling layers of meaning and inviting observers to engage in a dialogue with the passage of time itself.

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Exhibitions

Free Standing, Solo Show, Zemack Contemporary Art, Tel- Aviv, Israel.

Connections, Group Show, Gerald Moore Gallery, London, England

Commotion, Kupferman Collaction, Lohamei HaGeta’ot Kibbuts, Israel.

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