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Smadar LivneFiber Art Collage Israeli Modernist Vibrant Colorful Tapestry Wall Hanging Rug1994
1994
$2,600
£1,956.26
€2,259.52
CA$3,674.48
A$3,987.37
CHF 2,112.95
MX$48,903.15
NOK 26,147.66
SEK 24,708.15
DKK 16,868.44
About the Item
Smadar Livne, an Israeli born artist, is currently living and creating in Owings Mills, Maryland. An award winning artist, she is recognized as one of today’s leading Judaica artists. Educated at Haifa University, Livne has degrees in art, literature, and architecture. She has continued her education of philosophy through Baltimore Hebrew University. Portraying scenes from her life and learning is what gives her work an edge. Livne’s works are vibrant and exciting, and express the joy that Livne sees in life. Not only are the works beautiful, but subtle messages are also painted into each piece, and require time for observation and reflection. Technique sets Livne apart from the rest. Using bold, bright colors and wide strokes, she adds other items in a layering technique. The eye catching result contains layers of paint, fabric, wool and other materials objects, and meaning. Following in the manner of Calman Shemi and before him Kopel Gurwin, Itche Mambush and Georges Goldstein she has created magnificent abstract Judaica celebrations of Israel. These are collaged felt soft tapestries not Tapsserie Aubusson Gobelin style but more textured and with depth, not woven. Smadar displays her work all over the world. Her art hangs in many private homes as well as Jewish centers, Synagogues, and other places.
- Creator:Smadar Livne (Israeli)
- Creation Year:1994
- Dimensions:Height: 46 in (116.84 cm)Width: 73 in (185.42 cm)
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- Condition:good. minor wear verso.
- Gallery Location:Surfside, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU38213952782
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2015 Andre Zarre Gallery, NYC
2015 Five Points Gallery, Torrington, CT
2012, 2010, 2009 Andre Zarre Gallery, NYC
2010 Norfolk Library, Norfolk, CT
2009 George Billis Gallery
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2004 The Mercy Gallery. Loomis Chafee, Windsor, CT.
2004,2002, 1998 Andre Zarre Gallery, NY C, National Arts Club, NYC
2000 Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA
1998 Nassau County Museum of Fine Art, Roslyn, NY
1997 Andre Zarre Gallery, NYC
1996 North Winds, Port Washington, NY
1994, Andre Zarre Gallery, NYC
1984 Ana Sklar Gallery, Miami, FL
1983 Andre Zarre Gallery, NYC
1982 Everson Museum, Syracuse, NY, Andre Zarre Gallery, NYC
1981 Dubins Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, Zenith Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
1980, 1976 Andre Zarre Gallery, NYC
1979 Gallery 700, Milwaukee, WI Andre Zarre GalleryNYC
1978 St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN
1977 University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AK
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Selected bibliography
James Panero, Supreme Fiction The Hudson River School Revisited, March, 2010
Piri Halaz, From the Mayor’s Doorstep, April 2010
Steve Starger, Art New England, Dee Shapiro: “On The Horizontal,” Feb/Mar 2005
Maureen Mullarkey, The New York Sun,”The Last Time I Saw Cuba,” April 15, 2004
James Kalm, NY ARTS, International Edition, April 2000
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