Celebrate the Season with Art
Celebrate the Season with Art
Litvak Contemporary, December 2024
Catalogue editor: Orit Ephrat-Moscovits
Design: Daria Weiser
Photography:
Youval Hai (Amir Tomashov, Lilith Chambon, Reuven Zahavi, Installation images); Shai Halevi (Sara Benninga);
Lena Gomon (Adi T. Hoffman); Itamar Freed.
Measurements are given in Inches – height x length / cm.
Cover Painting: Lilith Chambon, Untitled, 2023, Pigment, oil on canvas, 19 7/10 × 19 7/10 in. (50 x 50 cm)
Litvak Contemporary Shvil Hamifal 3 Street, Tel Aviv 66535, ISRAEL +972-3-7163897
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Artists
Sara Benninga Brothers of Light
As the holidays approach, we’re delighted to present a curated catalog of smaller-sized artworks, perfect for gifting to loved ones or adding a special touch to your own collection.
Each piece in this collection is thoughtfully created by our talented artists, offering unique expressions of beauty, emotion, and creativity.
Whether you’re seeking a meaningful holiday gift or a way to celebrate the season with art, this selection combines accessibility and elegance, making it easy to share the joy of art with those who matter most.
We hope these pieces inspire you and bring warmth and creativity to the holiday season.
Sara Benninga
B. 1983
Sara Benninga’s paintings delve into the intricacies of visual perception and narrative creation. Her art often seeks to liberate past narratives from art history, particularly those related to women, allowing them to engage in their own pleasure and agency.
Benninga’s works blend figures from art history, observation, and memory, questioning traditional notions of foreground and background. By combining painting and drawing techniques, she creates a layered illusion that challenges viewers’ perceptions and invites them to reconsider historical contexts.
Oil on canvas
7 1/4 x 9 3/4 in. (18.5 x 25 cm)
Oil on canvas
7 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (20 x 30 cm)
Brothers of Light
B. 1987, 1991
Brothers of Light are a dynamic creative duo based in Israel, composed of siblings Elna (1987) and Gab (1991). They blend pop art and urban influences in their distinctive creations, drawing inspiration and visual symbols from ancient cultures, and their own childhood memories. They are mostly known as street artists, with murals around the world, but also utilizing a variety of mediums such as paintings, silkscreen, sculptures, etc.
Their artwork features playful and imaginative elements along with vibrant colors. The result is an alternative and optimistic perspective of the world, infused with innocence and creativity.
Series 04, 2024
5/8 in. (40 x 40 cm)
Inside/Outside 01, 2024
23 1/2 x 15 5/8 in. (60 x 40 cm)
Inside/Outside 02, 2024
23 1/2 x 15 5/8 in. (60 x 40 cm)
Series 05, 2024
19 5/8 x 7 3/4 in. (50 x 20 cm)
Series 03, 2024
29 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (75 x 30 cm)
Lilith Chambon
B. 1969
Lilith Chambon is an emerginh abstract landscape painter and textile artist recognized for her use of vibrant colors to depict natural scenes. Her artistic approach is rooted in a deep comprehension of color and its impact on perception and emotions.
Chambon’s work is characterized by her use of vivid pigments and extensive color surfaces, which she blends in her studio.
Her aim is to harmonize with the contemporary allure of digital screens and their vibrant colors.
Daniel Enkaoua
B. 1962
Daniel Enkaoua is an established artist celebrated for his commitment to the art of observation. His body of work encompasses figures, still life, and landscapes, characterized by a distinctive blur that prompts viewers to reflect on the essence of his subjects.
Enkaoua’s paintings, often set against infinite, undefined backgrounds, transcend specific contexts and eras, giving them a timeless and universally resonant quality.
His art responds to both impressionism and expressionism, bridging classic and contemporary art to create a profound visual experience.
7 1/10 × 15 in. (18 x 38 cm)
Tomates Montserrat, 2022
Oil on canvas
7 9/10 × 15 2/5 in. (20 x 39 cm)
Citrouille courbée, 2019
Oil on canvas mounted on wood
6 1/5 × 9 1/10 in. (15.8 x 23.2 cm)
Itamar Freed
B. 1987
Itamar Freed is a photographer who primarily captures the landscapes and natural beauty around the globe. His work transcends mere representation, using reality as a gateway to fantastical and imaginary realms.
Freed manipulates his photographs through digital and manual techniques, including inversions and cyanotypes, creating a unique blend of the real and the surreal.
This approach allows his art to evoke a sense of wonder and otherworldliness, inviting viewers to explore beyond the surface of the natural world.
Orange Tree and Rainbow Lorikeets, 2020 Ed. 1/5
Inkjet print on archival paper
43 1/4 x 29 1/2 in. (110 x 75 cm)
Japanese paper
The Old Paper Bark, 2024 Ed 1/10 Photography, Giclée print on archival Washi Japanese paper
14 1/5 × 14 1/5 in (36 x 36 cm)
Mark Glezin
B. 1985
The objective is always to be able to produce a sensation of life and timelessness.
Glezin hopes the viewer will be able to recognize the times from the subjects, characters or fashion, but not from the painterly qualities.
, 2022 Oil on canvas 18 x 17 1/4 in. (46 x 44 cm)
Adi T. Hoffman
B. 1970
Adi Hoffman’s art explores the transient nature of the human body. She merges traditional Vanitas imagery with contemporary elements like medical devices and gym equipment, prompting reflection on identity and the impermanence of life.
Adi utilizes various techniques including oil, acrylic, industrial paint, charcoal, and collage. She transforms life sketches into abstract forms. Her process involves constant discovery and deletion, balancing intuitive physical painting with analysis, editing, decision-making, and conceptual thinking.
On a Red Sofa, 2024
19 5/8 x 15 5/8 in. (50 x 40 cm)
Up to Here, 2024
15 5/8 x 19 5/8 in. (40 x 50 cm)
Elad Kopler
B. 1974
Elad Kopler is an abstract painter renowned for his large-scale works that masterfully combine vibrant color combinations and dynamic brushstrokes.
His early career focused on apocalyptic landscape paintings structured around a grid. Today, Kopler’s compositions maintain an internal grid and frame, providing a sense of balance and stability. However, this order is contrasted by energetic brushstrokes and layered drips of color, introducing a sense of chaos.
The interplay of these elements results in a strong, textured visual impact, making his art both compelling and evocative.
32 1/4 x 22 in. (82 x 56 cm)
32 1/4 x 22 in. (82 x 56 cm)
Amir Tomashov
B. 1978
Former architect Amir Tomashov brings a unique perspective to his art, which is heavily influenced by the themes of construction and destruction.
Specializing in collages, paper cuts, and precise drawings, Tomashov views the urban landscape as a constantly evolving entity, perpetually in a state of renewal and decay. His work reflects this dynamic, exploring the transient nature of cities and the continuous process of rebuilding that defines urban life.
Through his meticulous and thoughtful approach, Tomashov captures the fluidity and resilience of the urban environment.
[quatroptich/4 parts], 2021 100 cm)
Landscape No. 12K, 2023
28 1/8 x 20 1/4 in. (71.5 x 51.5 cm)
Exposed Landscape No. 25D, 2023
and ink on plywood
28 1/8 x 20 1/4 in. (71.5 x 51.5 cm)
Scaffoldings no.27e, 2021
Graphite, ink, marker, crayons and collage on cardboard
5 7/8 x 9 x 2 3/4 in. (15 x 23 x 7 cm)
Scaffoldings no.27k, 2021
Graphite, ink, marker, crayons and collage on cardboard
5 7/8 x 15 x 2 3/4 in. (15 x 38 x 7 cm)
Non-symbiotic [Diptych] (Exposed Landscape No.12M), 2023
Graphite on plywood 12 3/4 x 9 3/8 in. (32.5 x 24 cm)
Reuven Zahavi
B. 1957
In the Studio and all through the years, drawing and painting were at the center of his work.
At the same time, while using contemporary and traditional art practices in attempts to clarify fundamental issues in painting, he also worked in photography, digital imaging, installations, and technologies of work with light.
During the last few years, Zahavi also does interactive works, using programming, and three dimensional imaging in combination with animation, sound and site-specific.
23 1/2 x 19 5/8 in. (60 x 50 cm)
About Litvak Contemporary
Litvak Contemporary is one of Israel’s leading art galleries dedicated to introducing contemporary Israeli art globally and showcasing international artists to the ever-growing audience in Israel. We work with both established and emerging artists in a range of different projects: putting on solo or group shows with artists from our own roster as well as independent ones; collaborating with other galleries; and facilitating collaborations between artists.
Litvak Contemporary also supports and sponsors museum projects for its artists locally and internationally, including exhibitions at the American University Museum (Washington, DC); Macro Testasro Museum (Rome, Italy); the Himalayas Museum (Shanghai, China); CAFA Museum (Beijing, China); Chemnitz Museum of Art (Chemnitz, Germany); Stadtgalerie Kiel (Kiel, Germany); Tel Aviv Museum of Art (Tel Aviv, Israel); and the Gutman Museum (Tel Aviv, Israel).
More of Litvak Contemporary Collection
To complement our small-scale collection, we’ve included a taste of large-scale paintings with six standout pieces from four prominent artists, offering just a glimpse of the gallery’s collection and roster of artists.
We invite you to visit the gallery’s website, where you can browse through our artist roster, review current, upcoming and past exhibitions, and receive the latest news of the gallery’s activities.
We invite you to visit us on Artsy and on our gallery’s website.
Daniel Enkaoua
From left to right:
Liel de profil assis torse nu, 2022-23
Oil on canvas
77 7/8 x 52 3/4 in. (198 x 133 cm)
Liel de profil en contre jour, 2017-20
Oil on canvas
22 3/4 x 20 3/4 in. (58 x 53 cm)
Natan en vert vu de haut, 2022
Oil on canvas
26 3/4 x 25 1/8 in. (68 x 64 cm)
Aure en rouge, 2014-15
Oil on canvas
88 1/2 x 84 1/4 in. (225 x 214 cm)