For a fixed price of 48 shekels, visitors are granted full access to the gallery space at Galleria Litvak. A constantly changing exhibition space of predominantly glass works - the current featured artist on display is Czech artist, Vaclav Ciglar.
Ciglar known as the "Father of Contemporary Slovak Glass Art" has described his personal objective as such, " I use glass as a mediator for observation and meditation." Ultimately though, Ciglar hopes that his work will aid people to live in harmony with their surroundings and utilizes the reflective nature of glass to shed light on this concept.
Some of Ciglar's pieces that stuck out in my mind were "Convex and Concave." Like much of the exhibition, this work drew attention to reflection and distortion. It also requires viewers to slow down and question sight and perception as they become incorporated in the piece (via reflection). His work,"Flower," is a straightforward geometrical form, defined by reflective sheet metal petals and a yellow cylindrical center. Though simple, it is still an illuminating and whimsical sculpture.
In a set of water pieces,"Rippled Surface," water corresponds with an electric mechanism creating soft rippling waves. The waves are reflected in the sheet glass directly above. According to the artist's statement, this effect demonstrates the temporary condition of everything in the world, including us.
I particularly enjoyed "Jacob's Ladder," composed of optic glass and cables. The work is representative of the masterful biblical narrative in which G-d show's Jacob the path to heaven.
The outside exhibition shows reflections of the outdoor scenery - primarily the cityscape of high risers. Additionally, circular fragmented segments of glass breakdown the mechanics of sight for the viewer - offering assorted perspectives. These environmental sculptures capture light and the immediate surroundings of the viewer. Placing the viewer in the cityscape.
The standout piece of the exhibit is certainly Ciglar's "Star of David." The Star commissioned by the gallery owner specifically for this show is presented in the front window of the gallery - facing out towards the street. The pure glass without any imperfections (i.e. bubbles) takes 6 weeks to make. Disjointed geometric forms are sparsely arranged on the glass surface of the window creating a superimposed reflective optical glass illusion.
Beyond Ciglar's glass exhibition, there are also the works of Richard Jolly, Dale Chihuly, Peter Bremers and Davide Salvadore in the adjoining room. A dynamic sculptural medley of carved and blown glass. Chihuly, the glass blowing legend had some of his vases on view, (among other pieces)"Cerulian Blue Venetian #173" and "Silver Blue Venetian."
Also, lesser known artist, Peter Bremers' "Iceberg and Paraphernalia," an icy blue transparent sculpture served as a sample of his glass style.
David Salvadore, a Venetian artist from Murano - the glass blowing capital of Italy (and the World)- displayed remarkable glass instruments at the exhibit. "Tiraboson 2" and "Tiraboson 3" are two African tribal string instruments made from blown and carved glass. I was in awe of the craftsmanship and attention to detail with Salvadore's work and a bit disappointed and chagrined that there weren't more of his pieces in the space.
My favorite aspect of the Litvak Gallery does not actually lie within the Gallery space walls. In fact, before entering the gallery on the bottom entrance level of the tower (the Gallery is on the second floor) on Berkovich St. there is another open display space. On this ground level, Naama Aharonson's sensational papier mache creations are on view. Aharonson created several human sculptures of varying ages and in different settings. The exhibition is titled, "Speaking of People" (rough translation from the Hebrew,"Madoobar BaAnashim"). These life sized statues are sprawled across the ground level. It is an interactive exhibition space of sorts. The guard on duty recommended we strike a pose with the papier mache sculptures and become part of the display. Obviously, I couldn't disappoint this guard.
Ciglar known as the "Father of Contemporary Slovak Glass Art" has described his personal objective as such, " I use glass as a mediator for observation and meditation." Ultimately though, Ciglar hopes that his work will aid people to live in harmony with their surroundings and utilizes the reflective nature of glass to shed light on this concept.
Some of Ciglar's pieces that stuck out in my mind were "Convex and Concave." Like much of the exhibition, this work drew attention to reflection and distortion. It also requires viewers to slow down and question sight and perception as they become incorporated in the piece (via reflection). His work,"Flower," is a straightforward geometrical form, defined by reflective sheet metal petals and a yellow cylindrical center. Though simple, it is still an illuminating and whimsical sculpture.
In a set of water pieces,"Rippled Surface," water corresponds with an electric mechanism creating soft rippling waves. The waves are reflected in the sheet glass directly above. According to the artist's statement, this effect demonstrates the temporary condition of everything in the world, including us.
I particularly enjoyed "Jacob's Ladder," composed of optic glass and cables. The work is representative of the masterful biblical narrative in which G-d show's Jacob the path to heaven.
The outside exhibition shows reflections of the outdoor scenery - primarily the cityscape of high risers. Additionally, circular fragmented segments of glass breakdown the mechanics of sight for the viewer - offering assorted perspectives. These environmental sculptures capture light and the immediate surroundings of the viewer. Placing the viewer in the cityscape.
The standout piece of the exhibit is certainly Ciglar's "Star of David." The Star commissioned by the gallery owner specifically for this show is presented in the front window of the gallery - facing out towards the street. The pure glass without any imperfections (i.e. bubbles) takes 6 weeks to make. Disjointed geometric forms are sparsely arranged on the glass surface of the window creating a superimposed reflective optical glass illusion.
Beyond Ciglar's glass exhibition, there are also the works of Richard Jolly, Dale Chihuly, Peter Bremers and Davide Salvadore in the adjoining room. A dynamic sculptural medley of carved and blown glass. Chihuly, the glass blowing legend had some of his vases on view, (among other pieces)"Cerulian Blue Venetian #173" and "Silver Blue Venetian."
Also, lesser known artist, Peter Bremers' "Iceberg and Paraphernalia," an icy blue transparent sculpture served as a sample of his glass style.
David Salvadore, a Venetian artist from Murano - the glass blowing capital of Italy (and the World)- displayed remarkable glass instruments at the exhibit. "Tiraboson 2" and "Tiraboson 3" are two African tribal string instruments made from blown and carved glass. I was in awe of the craftsmanship and attention to detail with Salvadore's work and a bit disappointed and chagrined that there weren't more of his pieces in the space.
My favorite aspect of the Litvak Gallery does not actually lie within the Gallery space walls. In fact, before entering the gallery on the bottom entrance level of the tower (the Gallery is on the second floor) on Berkovich St. there is another open display space. On this ground level, Naama Aharonson's sensational papier mache creations are on view. Aharonson created several human sculptures of varying ages and in different settings. The exhibition is titled, "Speaking of People" (rough translation from the Hebrew,"Madoobar BaAnashim"). These life sized statues are sprawled across the ground level. It is an interactive exhibition space of sorts. The guard on duty recommended we strike a pose with the papier mache sculptures and become part of the display. Obviously, I couldn't disappoint this guard.
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