Ben is a 30 y.o French-Israeli Artist.
While studying Political Sciences, he decided to delve into Art in any form he could.
Often driven by the repercussions of the world’s state of affairs and cultural impacts, Ben lately decided to embark upon learning on the Japanese Culture and its richest personas. That is when he learned about the Geisha, this “women of the arts”, this stunning ambassador of delicate approaches on life and subtleties. He believes that this is our responsibility to apply this woman’s values - Kindness, beauty, refinement - in our lives, before we reach decadence. Often using authentic fabrics in the process, Ben also pours a lot of water on the canvas before, during and after application of materials for he believes these values of gentleness and delicacy should be “as vital to art as is water vital to our bodies to survive”. Faces are often left blank, as Ben invites the beholder to project him/herself in the place of the persona.
The Samurai came later in the process…
This warrior has had such an impact on feudality and Japanese Lore we still make movies out of his great accomplishments. Fascinated by his stories, strength and armor, Ben decided to recreate this aristocratic soldier but…
Instead of using brushes…Ben uses spoons to paint his warriors
Ben believes the strongest aspect of one’s life can be as smooth and delicate as is the touch of a spoon on the canvas. The dichotomy between this strength and the spoon is Ben’s main focus when he creates these pieces.
Ongoing Exhibition TOKYOAVIV
Try and Find Beauty anywhere you can. When you can’t find it, Create it! - Ben
Soon to come: Sumo, Onagata and Japanese Dragons…