Depths of Heaven by Ariel Lavian

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Ariel Lavian

Corona times urged Ariel Lavian to close down the shutters facing outward, and focus on creating a new series, Depths of Heaven, which unfurls a new branch of his work. In his new solo exhibition, Lavian presents jewelry made of copper and silver, using the fold forming technique. In the choreography between hammer, metal and anvil, generated by the artist’s initials inward impulse, a vibrating pulsation emerges and extends itself far beyond the workbench, and simultaneously resounds back into the body and affects the rhythm of successive movements. The continuous hardening of the metal decrees a consistent change in its surface and creates an intimacy that unites the artist with the responsive material in a delicate, mutual transformation.
 
Lavian continues and evolves his craftsmanship in the patina coating that creates an impressive, colorful presence. The garden of works that unfolds in the space looks like an amalgamation of botanical species emerging from secret worlds that were previously visible to the eye, but can now enter the heart.
 
“Every movement requires its right time” (Tao Te Ching - Lao Tzu). Lavian sets out unto his path without leaving his studio. His journey through the materials has found its right moment.
/ Vered Babai, Curator


Opening:
26 Feb 2021, 10 am.

Opening hours:
Monday- Thursday: 5 - 8 pm. Friday- Saterday: 11 am - 1 pm.