Artist Statement
After years of working in the medical field, I decided to focus on my love and passion for ceramic art. Sculpturing in clay provides me a space to express all of the emotions, thoughts and questions that accompany my life experiences. Each sculpture is one of a kind as it represents a unique life moment.
In my artwork, I like to integrate human figure elements into imaginative, somewhat childish characters from the world of my fantasy. From sketch to completion, my affection for the character develops into a real connection. I sculpt from within, letting the moment lead my way.
Just as sculpturing provide me a safe zone of expression, the finished piece invites my viewers to connect with their feelings and let their imaginations complete their own stories.
About my technique
My sculptures are mainly made from paper clay. The clay body is bisque fired to cone 04. I finish my sculptures using underglazes which are low-fired multiple times. Usually, I add layers of glaze and overglaze. I like to integrate other materials for some of my sculptures such as metal wires, wood or fabric.
In my artwork, I like to integrate human figure elements into imaginative, somewhat childish characters from the world of my fantasy. From sketch to completion, my affection for the character develops into a real connection. I sculpt from within, letting the moment lead my way.
Just as sculpturing provide me a safe zone of expression, the finished piece invites my viewers to connect with their feelings and let their imaginations complete their own stories.
About my technique
My sculptures are mainly made from paper clay. The clay body is bisque fired to cone 04. I finish my sculptures using underglazes which are low-fired multiple times. Usually, I add layers of glaze and overglaze. I like to integrate other materials for some of my sculptures such as metal wires, wood or fabric.
Artist Bio
Born in Rome, Italy and growing up in a rural village in Israel, Eliane was raised in a family of physicians. In 2007 she received her B.Sc Nutrition in nutrition science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, School of Nutritional Sciences. Eliane worked with oncology patients in hospitals for several years as a clinical trial study coordinator.
Even though she was very science/medical-oriented in her career, she also discovered a great need to express herself in a more creative way.
Eliane started creating art sometime in 2004 at the age of 24, sewing dolls, making handmade crafts, sculpturing in Papier-mâché, drawing and painting. In 2008 she was first introduced to clay and hasn’t stopped sculpturing since. She studied ceramics in a private studio in Tel Aviv Israel.
After years of working in the medical field, Eliane decided to focus on her love and passion for ceramics.
In 2012, Eliane and her husband moved to the USA. Eliane worked in her studio and continued to study ceramics.
In summer 2017, Eliane and her family moved back to Israel. She has been working out of her studio in Hod- Hasharon and lives happily with her husband and their two children.
Even though she was very science/medical-oriented in her career, she also discovered a great need to express herself in a more creative way.
Eliane started creating art sometime in 2004 at the age of 24, sewing dolls, making handmade crafts, sculpturing in Papier-mâché, drawing and painting. In 2008 she was first introduced to clay and hasn’t stopped sculpturing since. She studied ceramics in a private studio in Tel Aviv Israel.
After years of working in the medical field, Eliane decided to focus on her love and passion for ceramics.
In 2012, Eliane and her husband moved to the USA. Eliane worked in her studio and continued to study ceramics.
In summer 2017, Eliane and her family moved back to Israel. She has been working out of her studio in Hod- Hasharon and lives happily with her husband and their two children.
Exhibitions
2017 - Sweet N Low: An International Show of Cute!, Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA
2017 - Silicon Valley open studios, Saratoga, CA
2017 - SVOS annual preview exhibition , Art Ark Gallery, San Jose, CA
2017 - Vyne Bistro, San Jose, CA
2016 - Silicon Valley open studios, Sunnyvale, CA
2016 - Stories , Selected works by the Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild, The Main Gallery, Redwood City, CA
2017 - Silicon Valley open studios, Saratoga, CA
2017 - SVOS annual preview exhibition , Art Ark Gallery, San Jose, CA
2017 - Vyne Bistro, San Jose, CA
2016 - Silicon Valley open studios, Sunnyvale, CA
2016 - Stories , Selected works by the Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild, The Main Gallery, Redwood City, CA