The exploratory tact with which painter Zivi Aviraz approaches her canvas strikes a perfect, mesmerizing balance. Combining geometric works reminiscent of books unfurled with sprawling textural swaths as unpredictable as the patterns of the earth, Aviraz carefully renders each piece to convey her willingness to experiment with new media and to exhibit the time and work she continues to dedicate to her craft. The award-winning artist seamlessly mixes the stern shapes of her painted ceramic tiles with softer media, integrating recycled and found materials into her depictions of figures, flowers and cityscapes. Her work remains endlessly dynamic and relatable, while her color palette and vivid use of texture reflect the power of shared emotion. The story Aviraz tells through her favorite medium, acrylic, and its interactions with other media and techniques is one of broadening horizons and ever-evolving inspirations that speaks to both her and the viewer with equal passion.
Zivi Aviraz was born in Israel and currently lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.