What It’s About
In honor of International Women’s Day, we spotlight three Israeli female artists whose remarkable contributions to contemporary art are shaping the creative landscape in Tel Aviv, Petah Tikva, and Bat Yam. Their solo exhibitions reflect the strength and versatility that characterize Israeli art today.
Why It Matters
Female artists in Israel have been leaving an indelible mark on art history since the days of Aviva Uri and Anna Ticho. Today, the spotlight turns to contemporary female artists who navigate various themes and media, drawing from Jewish tradition and universal concepts alike. Their stories are a testament to the resilience and innovation that hallmark Israeli art.
Meet the Artists and Discover Their Inspirations
Carmit Hassine
Carmit Hassine expertly weaves the organic with the industrial, crafting sculptures that are essential reflections on the synergy between the human body, nature, and technology. With a foundation in artistic traditions from both Italy and Israel, her work onsite at the Petah Tikva Museum of Art explores this relationship with depth and elegance.
Inspiration
Hassine’s art is invigorated by her explorations into material properties, each creation becoming a conduit for imagination and an embracing of organic forms juxtaposed with industrial elements.
Alma Gershuni
Third-generation artist Alma Gershuni brings vitality to classical figurative painting, channeling rich textures and lifelike portrayals onto canvas. Her Tel Aviv exhibition, “Sight of the Eyes,” reveals an intimate dialogue between painter and subject.
Inspiration
Driven by human emotion and personal experiences, Gershuni’s pieces invite observers into profound silence where personal stories and emotions unfurl freely.
Ester Schneider
In a career encompassing poignant workings of Jewish themes, Katz Schneider cultivates a unique artistry rooted in personal history and artistic innovation, melding faith and modernity through works currently feeling at home in the Bat Yam Museum.
Inspiration
Art for Schneider is deeply reflective, wrapped in familial inspirations and grounded in Jewish mysticism, showing how diverse influences coalesce into her spectacular panoramic and sculptured narratives.
The Bottom Line
These Israeli female artists exemplify extraordinary creativity while weaving narratives that embody both eternal traditions and heartfelt revisions of modernity. Standing on the robust foundation laid by predecessors, they continue to elevate the role of women in Israeli art.
This story was first published on jpost.com.