Miri Baruch
Born: 1964
Hometown: Rehovot
Based in: Israel
Born: 1964
Hometown: Rehovot
Based in: Israel
Miri was born in Argentina in 1964 and moved to Israel when she was 15 years old. She is married with 2 children and resides in Rehovot, Israel.
Painting is her most profound passion. Miri is inspired by the colors and shapes of nature all around, the sky, the clouds, the trees, the sea, and the mountains; she is also inspired by the human body and facial gestures. Miri considers the process of making an abstract painting an adventurous journey. It starts with a few random strokes and slowly develops, layer by layer until she feels she has conveyed the story to the canvas. When creating figurative paintings, Miri likes to combine the figure with abstract elements to add a dynamic dimension to an otherwise realistic scene. She paints with acrylic using brushes, spatula, and sponges, and occasionally with oil, incorporating cold vax medium to the oil paint.
She earned a BA degree in biophysical chemistry and worked for Intel for 27 years. In parallel to her high-tech work, Miri kept on developing her painting skills, attending drawing classes and painting workshops in her free time. In 2015, she decided to leave Intel to fully concentrate on her painting career. Her artworks are displayed for sale in several Israeli galleries and international online platforms. Miri has participated in several group exhibitions and hosted a solo exhibition
Welcome to my spiritual colorful world of abstract and modern-figurative paintings
What inspires you?
I am inspired by the colors and shapes of nature all around, the sky, the clouds, the trees, the sea, the mountains, and i am also inspired by the human body and face gestures
Describe your creative process.
ABSTRACT: The process of an abstract painting is always an adventured journey. I start with random brush strokes, and as I proceed, I get a sense of what to do, what shapes I will create, and what other colors I will add. I work with brushes, spatulas, and sponges to create different shapes. MODERN-FIGURATIVE: I start with a realistic style and towards the end, I start to incorporate abstract elements into the background and blend them into the figure. Sometimes the abstract additions are minimal and sometimes they are more pronounced.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
My works are full of passion, color and movement
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
My favorite artists are Georgia O'Keeffe, Picasso & Dali. Their influence on me is not directly transferred into my work, but it is rather a more spiritual inspiration and influence
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
I work with several tools to achieve the different shapes i want to create, all are important
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Listen to your inner creativity and follow your instincts
Where do you go for inspiration?
I get inspiration everywhere, outside in the city street, in the outdoor nature, and also from inspiring photos in the web
Education
Realistic oil painting workshops 2010-2014
Israel, 2014
Artist House of Tel Aviv, drawing course
Israel, 2009
Ben Gurion University, Biophysical Chemistry, 1984-1988
Israel, 1988
Awards
GOLD LIST International Award certificate- Art Mark Magazine
2022
Exhibitions
Saatchi, The Other Art Fair, online virtual booth o
Israel, 2022
On the lake Gallery exhibition , Raanana
Israel, 2022
Israeli Air Force Art Gallery, Herzlia, Nov 2021
Israel, 2021
Ramat Aviv Art Gallery, April 2021
Israel, 2021
Divulgarti, ARConte, Genova, Italy, March 2021
Italy, 2021
Bauhaus Art Gallery, Tel Aviv, Feb 2021
Israel, 2021
Love & Touch, Ramat Aviv, July 2020
Israel, 2020
Russian Culture center in Tel Aviv, June 2020
Israel, 2020
Israeli Independence day May 2020
Israel, 2020
NYA Art Gallery, Manhattan, New York
United States of America, 2019
Ramada Hotel, Hedera, Israel, Solo exhibition
Israel, 2018
Under1000 gallery, Window exhibition, July 2018
Israel, 2018
Press
Publication at the GOLD LIST- Top Contemporary Artists of Today of the International Art Market Magazine, Oct 2022
2022
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