BIOGRAPHY

Through her work, Ariel Katzir examines the illusion of beauty. Graduating with a diploma of fashion and textiles, Ariel explores the facets of beauty and challenges the view that the lines on one’s face do not fit traditional ideals of the construct. Instead, she maintains they are underappreciated.
In the universe of art, she is forging her name and status by creating pieces that are quite unique. The artist discovered that the mixture of ink and acrylic on canvas is the perfect way for her to fully express herself.

Intrigued by uniform lines and geometry, her current body of work features concepts that play with these elements.  Using dark ink juxtaposed with vibrant acrylics, Katzir aims to find balance between the two mediums and then project this harmony onto her canvas or board. Through her artistic creations, she embellishes her current obsession, however central to her exploration is always thematic play with portraiture and human form.

To evolve her work further Ariel has completed a diploma in transpersonal art therapy. Which she fuses both together in her practice. She quotes “not only does my art therapy practice help me with daily hurdles but also those I work with, it is so rewarding seeing someone have a lightbulb moment.” Katzir embraces the various aspects of her experience integrating it into her creativity. Blue is prevalent for the artist not simply because of it’s aesthetics, but due to it’s healing attributes, the artist states, “Blue has become my protective shield, symbolizing strength and resilience in the face of this condition. Here’s to painting my way to self-healing, one artwork at a time.”

Currently running work shops, collaborating with other artist, painting murals, innovating with flamboyant live art shows and working in her studio either painting on a canvas or experimenting with her sewing machine. The Artist continues to expand her creative network, collaborating with artists and creatives in her community. The social fabric of art is what drives Katzirs creative desires as she uses her work both as example and muse for social change.

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