The Great Tide

Artist’s Statement

My work delves into the quiet aftermath of upheaval, exploring the tension between destruction and renewal. Rather than depicting dramatic events themselves, I focus on the ripples they leave behind—the moments of stillness and adaptation that follow profound change. These paintings investigate the fragility of our world and the resilience of the human spirit, inviting contemplation of how we endure, recover, and make sense of the unknown.

The Great Tide series, my current body of work, is structured around the four seasons, each offering a distinct lens on the human relationship with transformation. Fall sets the stage, depicting people on beaches observing an incoming storm, hinting at the foreboding forces that precede upheaval. Winter delves into unsettling imagery: beached whales, dead sharks, and partially submerged cities evoke the haunting consequences of catastrophe. Spring shifts to serene yet surreal scenes, as figures wander tranquil beaches, gazing at towering icebergs—a reflection on the beauty and fragility of recovery. Finally, Summer depicts children discovering enigmatic objects like ancient statues and enormous crystals, suggesting a sense of wonder and curiosity in the wake of transformation.

Water is a recurring symbol throughout the series, representing both a barrier and a passage—a liminal space between what is known and what remains undiscovered. Its hidden depths evoke mystery, danger, and possibility, echoing the human experience of navigating uncertainty. Other recurring elements, such as crystalline forms, ancient artifacts, and icebergs in unexpected settings, create a dialogue between the familiar and the uncanny, challenging the viewer to consider what lies beneath the surface of their perceptions.

My use of the Rückenfigur technique—figures depicted with their backs to the viewer—serves as an invitation. By placing the viewer in the perspective of these figures, I aim to foster a personal connection to the scene, encouraging an emotional response and active engagement with the narrative. These figures act as intermediaries, bridging the gap between the viewer and the landscape.

Ultimately, my work is a meditation on human adaptability and the quiet strength that emerges in the face of the unknown. Through themes of recovery, resilience, and transformation, I seek to capture moments of wonder and introspection, inviting viewers to reflect on their own journeys and the possibilities that lie beyond the horizon.

I’m currently represented by The Space Art Gallery in Tel Aviv. Many of these works can be ordered internationally from the gallery. A selection of these works is available directly from my studio in Tel Aviv. Please contact me directly to set up a studio visit.