Joel Amit
Born in Jerusalem in 1982, Joel Amit embodies an artistic trajectory as unique as his work. After his military service, he joins the pioneering association Ayalim in the Negev desert to build new student and artist villages on the periphery. Although he obtains a degree in psychology and is about to pursue neuropsychology of rehabilitation, the creative and technical experience of construction upsets him. He radically changes course to study architecture at the prestigious Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design. In parallel with his studies, he begins to create works in laser-cut metal. When he obtains his architecture diploma in 2016, he already enjoys international recognition for his art.
Working mainly with laser-cut metal, Joel Amit creates domestic wall sculptures as well as monumental public installations. Influenced by nature and its coexistence with the digital world, he has developed a unique way of representing the beauty and spontaneity of life in the digital and plastic era. Each metallic piece, painted with vibrant colors, is strategically positioned on a different plane, participating in the rhythmic energy of the whole. The artist finds a particular fascination in the contrast between the heaviness and coldness of steel and the fluid grace of his final creations, a process he qualifies as “liberating”. Constantly seeking an additional dimension, a hidden layer that defies the gaze, Amit manipulates density and disposition in three-dimensional space to generate a sense of movement and suggest a fourth temporal dimension.
His work explores the concept of 'The Power of Multiples', a fascination with numerous objects organized according to a random yet correlated pattern. Inspired by the graceful movements observed in nature, such as a flock of birds crossing the sky, he examines their deconstruction through the filter of digitized and pixelated media. With Joel Amit, the effect of abundance is twofold: beyond the visceral wonder provoked by profusion, the spectator also perceives the painstaking work and diligence necessary to produce such quantities. This direct correlation between repetitive labor and visual impact offers a relevant message in our current world where everything is expected 'instantly', with just one click. Present in galleries and museums on five continents, his works continue to enchant private collectors and public spaces, celebrating the patient beauty of craftsmanship in the digital age.
The works of Joel Amit
