BIO
Itamar Yehiel (1984, Jerusalem, Israel) is a contemporary embroidery sculptor based in Berlin, Germany. Renowned for his distinctive three-dimensional embroideries, Yehiel uses thread to explore philosophical and emotional interpretations of organic forms. His work combines silk, cotton, nylon, polyester, and gold, intricately woven into sculptural forms.
Yehiel's artistic exploration is deeply rooted in the tension between realism and illusion, the temporary and the eternal, the contemporary and the traditional, and crisis and hope. He invites the viewers to reflect on the complexities of existence.
One of Yehiel's notable works, Hope, draws inspiration from the olive branch, a universal symbol of peace, and the Japanese art of Kintsugi (golden repair), which embraces imperfection, seeing breakage and restoration as integral parts of an object's story.
His work has been extensively exhibited throughout Germany, including a solo presentation at Art Karlsruhe with ARTHUS Gallery, and group exhibitions such as Eine Reise in den Garten at Museum Villa Rot, Four Elements at the Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin, and Aus Fäden geschmiedet at ARTHUS Gallery (alongside Bruno Feger). Internationally, his reach extends to the Anita Rogers Gallery in New York City, and a global presence with Ronen Art Gallery at the Affordable Art Fair in Stockholm, Amsterdam, London, Brussels, Hong Kong, and Vienna. Other notable international credits include Threads of Tomorrow at Museu Textil (New Orleans), We Got The Power at The CAMP Gallery (Miami), the Fibremen Biennial (Ukraine), and BIEN – Biennial of Textile Art (Slovenia).
Collaboration
The artistic practice is a collaboration between Itamar Yehiel and his life and art partner, Shir Koren.
Itamar creates the sculptural artworks, developing new techniques and focusing on the conceptual and emotional voice of each piece. Shir curates the studio. Her creative input, production assistance, and administrative skills seamlessly unite all aspects of the practice.
Unique Works & Editions
Every artwork is a unique, handcrafted original. Whilst I do work with similar themes and motifs, no two pieces are identical. They are much like leaves of a tree: they share a common shape and form, however, each one possesses its own distinct details and imperfections that make it special.
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Every artwork has a systematic number inscribed on the reverse. This is also found on the certificate of authenticity and compares to my personal work index.
