Jacob Mishori - solo show
06 Jan - 18 Feb 2011
The exhibition will present a collection of works by the artist Jacob Mishori, most of which are on display for the first time. The works represent a range of styles and techniques; from blunt expressiveness to refined geometry.
The chronological range of works spreads over 35 years. There are sketches, aquarelles, oil works, acrylics, photographs and even a custom-made textile wall installation.
Mishori’s early works deal with sexual identity mostly through the artist’s self portrait, and are closely linked to the artifice of pop culture, rock & roll and glossy magazines. In the past 20 years or so, the artist’s activity has evolved from self portrait to the portrait of painting. The works range from sensual, warm and personal which may be perceived as expressive, to the geometrical which may be perceived as decorative or estranged. Two traditional approaches which the artist disputes and renders untraditional.
The artist demonstrates a free-flowing process between styles and genres, breaking with traditions on the definition of beauty in art. He claims that art is cosmetic and cosmetic is art. Writing about art should be aligned with writing about cosmetics and it is better for a critic to critique about both in the same way. Mishori’s work can easily be exhibited in a white gallery space, but the artist’s fantasy is that his work will be shown in beauty shops, side by side with cosmetic posters and life style products.
The chronological range of works spreads over 35 years. There are sketches, aquarelles, oil works, acrylics, photographs and even a custom-made textile wall installation.
Mishori’s early works deal with sexual identity mostly through the artist’s self portrait, and are closely linked to the artifice of pop culture, rock & roll and glossy magazines. In the past 20 years or so, the artist’s activity has evolved from self portrait to the portrait of painting. The works range from sensual, warm and personal which may be perceived as expressive, to the geometrical which may be perceived as decorative or estranged. Two traditional approaches which the artist disputes and renders untraditional.
The artist demonstrates a free-flowing process between styles and genres, breaking with traditions on the definition of beauty in art. He claims that art is cosmetic and cosmetic is art. Writing about art should be aligned with writing about cosmetics and it is better for a critic to critique about both in the same way. Mishori’s work can easily be exhibited in a white gallery space, but the artist’s fantasy is that his work will be shown in beauty shops, side by side with cosmetic posters and life style products.