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Art Advisory
By EDEN Gallery,
Posted Apr 10, 2023 ,
In Art Blog, Yoel Benharrouche, Dorit Levinstein
Art has always been a medium for exploring complex topics such as gender identity and societal expectations based on our gender. Two artists who have found unique ways to challenge these preconceptions are Yoel Benharrouche and Dorit Levinstein. Through various techniques and mediums, they explore femininity and masculinity in their art, creating powerful works that challenge our assumptions about gender.
The spiritual and mystical art of Yoel Benharrouche creates a bridge between the material and the mystical world. He uses bold colors and abstract figures on canvas to explore the metaphysical world, where his chosen mediums and colors elevate his work to a visually poetic experience. His painting, "Les Délices de Mon Amour," is an excellent example of how he uses the female form and a combination of bold colors to illustrate his overall message: hope, love, and beauty. His paintings often feature symbols of nature and music, woven together like water, giving sound and life to his work. By using the female form as a symbol of receptivity, Yoel challenges the societal expectations that women should be passive and submissive.
On the other hand, Dorit Levinstein explores gender identity through her sculptures. Her figures stretch out with an exquisite elasticity to form their position in space, each painted in vivid colors. They create rhythmic patterns that regularly repeat themselves like variations on a well-loved tune. Despite its apparent simplicity, her work is the result of a creative and sophisticated process requiring the skill and dexterity of a professional dancer. Through her sculptures, Dorit challenges the notion that femininity is feeble and inactive, instead portraying it as powerful and full of movement and energy.
Both Yoel and Dorit use visual metaphors, symbolism, and other artistic techniques to challenge our preconceptions and assumptions about gender. They invite viewers to step into their universes of forms, figures, and colors, creating a sense of wonder and inspiration. Their work demonstrates how art can serve as a means of exploring complex and often challenging topics related to gender and identity.
The broader implications of this trend are significant, as it shows the role of art in contemporary society and our ongoing conversations about gender and identity. Art has the power to transform how we see the world and ourselves, challenging our preconceptions and biases. It invites us to look beyond the surface and into the deeper meanings and messages behind the art. As society grapples with issues of gender and identity, artists like Yoel Benharrouche and Dorit Levinstein play a crucial role in shaping the conversation and pushing us toward greater understanding and acceptance. To explore more of their artworks, visit Eden Gallery.
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