Exhibiting July, 2024: Ely Benhayon

Exhibit Title: Artist- Creator

Statement

I like to express my art with my color, I use vivid colors and a bold My inspiration is drawn from the eclectic tapestry of love, music, art, and peace—themes that resonate through the vivid colors, characters, and words that dance across my canvases. The medium of acrylic allows me to capture the immediacy of my thoughts, whether it’s a spontaneous vision that strikes over dinner on a modest 16’ x 20’ canvas, or a grander image that demands the expanse of a larger space to breathe and flow with long, sweeping brushstrokes.

The night has become my muse; the quiet hours of 11 pm, once reserved for rest, now pulse with the rhythms of creation. In these moments, time blurs, and morning greets me with the satisfaction of passion poured onto canvas. My life’s journey, from choosing architecture in college to adorning my home with personal creations, has been a testament to my devotion to art.

I invite you to embrace the narrative woven into each piece, a narrative that speaks of a life where art is not just an act, but a way of being. With a portfolio ever-expanding, I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to share my vision and become an integral part of your artistic community.

Bio

As an artist who has journeyed through the vibrant streets of graffiti art to the introspective silence of the studio, my work reflects a life lived in color and bold strokes. At 57, I find myself delving into the full-time pursuit of art, channeling the raw energy of my youth as a graffiti artist into the matured canvas of abstract expression.

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