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- Why did you create this work?
A series of ceramic masks - a self-portrait. The series depicts my experience of social anxiety as a child. The mask "provides" a protective shell and presents a "perfect" appearance to the outside world but in the same time fails to stop the fears and emotions from bursting out.
- How were your illustrations used?
Although the series was created before the tragic events of October 7, a painful context was added to it since. The masks that previously reflected my private emotions now echo the painful reality in which childhood is tied to pain. The series was presented as part of an exhibition showing Israeli artists works following the events of 7/10. - What materials and techniques did you use?
Recently I'm exploring the ceramic medium and combining it with painting. This allows me to add 3rd dimension to my illustrations.
In this series I've used white ceramic clay, underglaze colors and clear glaze. - Was this project commissioned?
Un-commissioned - College / University
Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem - Course and graduation date
Illustration,Visual Communication Department - Personal Website or Portfolio Link
behance.net/lenaguberman
- Instagram
instagram.com/lenaguberman/
- Biography
Born 1978 in Brest, Belarus I began studying art at the age of 5. After graduating from the VC department at Bezalel, I vas mainly engaged in illustration. I won 3 Israel Museum awards for book illustration. My most significant project is art directing Ari Folman's 2021 animation film "Where is Anne Frank" for which I designed the main characters and created a unique visual language. - Where are you currently based?
Israel
