Bar Davi

ARTIST'S STATEMENT:

My work is a visual journey into the interconnectedness of our world, with its layers of color, texture, and found imagery. I seek to create artwork that is both visually arresting and emotionally resonant, inviting viewers to explore the depths of their own experiences and perceptions, particularly in the areas of connection between person and place, whether looking inside or out.
I work primarily with intuitive layering and collage, particularly with fragments of the everyday. These found images, often discarded or overlooked, become integral parts of my compositions, lending their history and authenticity to the work. With my background in painting and photography, I sometimes bring in color fields, expressive brushstrokes, or composite images. I work on canvas, on detritus like old clothing or suitcases, in books, both handmade and altered.
My artworks are not representations of reality, but invitations to explore the essence of living and the subjective nature of perception. By juxtaposing vibrant colors with darker tones, and contrasting abstract forms with representational elements, I strive to evoke awareness of harmony and dissonance, presence and absence, contemporary life and its historic foundation...