

Ilana Shechter
Hometown: Tel Aviv
Based in: Rishon leZion
Hometown: Tel Aviv
Based in: Rishon leZion
Ilana Shechter is an artist who creates in Xiěyì 寫意 or spontaneous-style Chinese Brush Painting.
She was born in Russia but has lived in Israel since 1999.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Ink, simplisuty, nature
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
My work has been influenced by Chinese artists such as Bada Shanren, Shi Tao, Qi Baishi, Wang Xuetao. These artists had created in traditional Chinese Brush Painting style.
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
The most important tool when creating my work is that special traditional Chinese brushes.
Where do you go for inspiration?
It inspires me to observe nature.