Attai Chen: Compounding Fractions
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07 Sep 2013
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05 Oct 2013
Published: 23.05.2013
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Neckpiece: Untitled, 2010
Paper, graphite, paint, glue, silver
Photo: Mirei Takeuchi
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"The process of recycling follows the pattern of growth, culmination, consummation and decay, only to begin again. It is my intention in these works to trace and create forms that capture this organic process in a man-made world." - Attai Chen
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Attai Chen
Over the past few years Attai Chen has received much international attention. In 2011 he won the coveted Herbert Hofman Prize at the Schmuck Art Fair in Munich and was recently awarded the prestigious 2014 Andrea M. Bronfman Prize for the Arts for which he will be given a solo exhibition at the Tel Aviv Museum and an accompanying catalog.
Chen's current series of work is inspired by his observations of nature and his interest in the cyclical motion of growth and decay. Titled "Compounding Fractions" - this new exhibition features neckpieces and brooches built from torn scraps of recycled paper, color, graphite and other elements. Chen heightens the mystery of his message by including personal notes and drawings onto the paper before the process begins.
In the artist's words, "The process of recycling follows the pattern of growth, culmination, consummation and decay, only to begin again. It is my intention in these works to trace and create forms that capture this organic process in a man-made world."
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About the artist
Attai Chen was born and raised in Israel. He received his BFA from The Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, Jerusalem followed by an MFA from Munich's Academy of Fine Arts, studying under Prof. Otto Künzli. In addition to the Herbert Hofman and Andrea M. Bronfman prizes, Chen has also won the Oberbayerischer Förderpreis für Angewandte Kunst prize, Munich in 2012.
Chen has participated in numerous group exhibitions in Germany, France, Australia and the United States. His work can be found in several museum collections including The International Design Museum, Munich and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. "Compounding Fractions" is Attai Chen's first solo exhibition.
Chen's current series of work is inspired by his observations of nature and his interest in the cyclical motion of growth and decay. Titled "Compounding Fractions" - this new exhibition features neckpieces and brooches built from torn scraps of recycled paper, color, graphite and other elements. Chen heightens the mystery of his message by including personal notes and drawings onto the paper before the process begins.
In the artist's words, "The process of recycling follows the pattern of growth, culmination, consummation and decay, only to begin again. It is my intention in these works to trace and create forms that capture this organic process in a man-made world."
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About the artist
Attai Chen was born and raised in Israel. He received his BFA from The Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, Jerusalem followed by an MFA from Munich's Academy of Fine Arts, studying under Prof. Otto Künzli. In addition to the Herbert Hofman and Andrea M. Bronfman prizes, Chen has also won the Oberbayerischer Förderpreis für Angewandte Kunst prize, Munich in 2012.
Chen has participated in numerous group exhibitions in Germany, France, Australia and the United States. His work can be found in several museum collections including The International Design Museum, Munich and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. "Compounding Fractions" is Attai Chen's first solo exhibition.
Brooch: Prediction of a Well-Wisher, 2012
Anchovies, lacquer, fine gold leaf, stainless steel
2 to 4 cm high
Photo by: Mire Takeuchi
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