“Shapes Born in Fire” ― Glass Artist Ariel Aravot at the Aravotart Studio, Yuvalim
The exhibition will be open for visits from 10 am – 4 pm.
Gallery Talk “Shapes Born in Fire” & Demonstration Will Take Place at: 10 am & 2 pm
Ariel Aravot is an international glass artist, a graduate of Bezalel, and holds an MFA in glass from RISD in the United States. His work combines contemporary material research with traditional glassblowing and processing techniques, which he studied and developed in Israel, Denmark, Sweden, and the United States.
Aravot’s work is an ongoing dialogue with glass, in which the working process itself plays a central role. Within the fire and heat, the material changes, reacts and flows — and gives rise to unexpected shapes and textures.
The biomorphic sculptures he created move between a familiar natural world and an alien and futuristic one. Sometimes they are reminiscent of seeds, shells, or internal organs, and sometimes they seem like creatures from another place.
At the studio meeting, Ariel will speak about the connection between material, technology, and ancient craftsmanship, and about the possibility of glass telling a contemporary story through an ancient and fragile material.
About the Artist & Studio
Ariel, a graduate of Bezalel and RISD, combines traditional techniques such as glassblowing and weaving with an innovative approach and collaborations in his work. The studio is a meeting place between art, community, and culture, and allows each participant to experience the world of glass in a personal and profound way.
Ariel Aravot has presented three major solo exhibitions and participated in approximately 15 group exhibitions in Israel and abroad, including in Venice and Bulgaria. One of his works was even awarded to Dr. Anthony Fauci, and his works are sold at the Eretz Israel Museum.
When? Saturday, July 18, 10 am – 4 pm
Gallery Talk & Demonstration: 10 am & 2 pm
Where? Aravotart Studio, Yuvalim
Price: Free admission with advance registration
Phone: 072-3941152
Glass artist and graduate of MA from RISD and BA from Bezalel. Participated in many exhibitions in Israel and abroad. His work is based on collaborations, traditional techniques, and innovation arising from dialogue with local cultures and traditions.
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