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Edward Ben Avram (born 1941) is an artist who was born in Bombay, India and immigrated to Israel as a teenager.[1] He graduated from the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design[2] in 1965 and continues to call Jerusalem his home.
Most of Avram’s oil paintings and watercolors portrays Israeli cities, religious festivals, and Bible stories. He paints in creamy sensual tones[3] incorporating symbols such as doves, a menorah, and Shabbat candles.[4]
Exhibitions
- 1964 Group exhibitions in the United States and Canada
- 1977 Safrai Gallery, Jerusalem
- 1981–1986 Artexpo, New York City
- 1981–1986 Artexpo, Los Angeles
- 2001–current Blue and White Art Gallery, Jerusalem
Auction record
The auction record for a painting by Ben Avram is $6,875. This record was set by The Twelve Tribes, a 47.24 by 31.5 inch oil painting on canvas sold 28 December 2010 at Matsa for Public Auctions-Matsa Gallery (Tel Aviv).[5]
References
- Ben Avram, Edward, Passover Haggadah Illustrated by Ben Avram, Keshatot Arts, 1995, Template:ISBN.
Footnotes
- ↑ Ben Avram Bio. ARTA Gallery.
- ↑ http://kingsgalleryjerusalem.wordpress.com/2010/09/13/edward-ben-avram/
- ↑ Edward Ben Avram. Michael Hittleman Gallery.
- ↑ Archived copy. Retrieved 30 December 2011.
- ↑ AskArt.com accessed 4 January 2011