Bio
Boaz Parnas is a contemporary artist currently living and working in London.
Born in Jerusalem (1998), BFA (hons) graduate from Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design and The Glasgow School of Art’s exchange programme. Winner of the Cooper Prize of academic excellence and the Sustainable Bezalel Award. Exhibited solo exhibitions in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Took part in several group shows across Europe.
Portfolio Statement
I am a multidisciplinary artist, with my main passion and focus being painting. I also work extensively in sculpture, printwork and digital art. I work in an installation-oriented manner, in which every element in the space contributes to the bigger picture. The artworks challenge the boundaries between mediums and the distinction between ‘high’ and ‘low’ art. I view art, along with humor, as essential tools for survival as well as being powerful agents in socio-political criticism and activism in my local climate.
Driven by an urgent need express and repurpose emotions while contributing to the field. My creative process is led by instincts and ignorance with the goal being maintaining emotional and material rawness, conveying sincerity and immediacy.
I find colour, composition, and texture are key to create works that allow each viewer to relate while seeing something unique.
My works explore the contrast between the banal and unique, focusing on the beauty and humor existing in daily life. I often reuse and recycle ready made objects in my art to demonstrate this. The art examines human, environmental, and cultural relationships through anthropomorphized figures, particularly comic ones, which serve as a symbol of triumph amongst hardship.
In a contemporary context, the artworks include familiar elements to challenge and rekindle traditional expectations, creating a dialogue between the mundane and the meaningful, drawing the attention of audiences toward deeper layers of reality in the everyday.
I have many ambitions for the future. I want to expand my practice by creating works that push the boundaries of medium and concept in an exploration of how art can function as a personal and collective expression. I want to make a difference globally, be a bold voice of peace for my region, promote sustainability and solidarity, and become a positive source of entertainment and relief to my audience.
Driven by an urgent need express and repurpose emotions while contributing to the field. My creative process is led by instincts and ignorance with the goal being maintaining emotional and material rawness, conveying sincerity and immediacy.
I find colour, composition, and texture are key to create works that allow each viewer to relate while seeing something unique.
My works explore the contrast between the banal and unique, focusing on the beauty and humor existing in daily life. I often reuse and recycle ready made objects in my art to demonstrate this. The art examines human, environmental, and cultural relationships through anthropomorphized figures, particularly comic ones, which serve as a symbol of triumph amongst hardship.
In a contemporary context, the artworks include familiar elements to challenge and rekindle traditional expectations, creating a dialogue between the mundane and the meaningful, drawing the attention of audiences toward deeper layers of reality in the everyday.
I have many ambitions for the future. I want to expand my practice by creating works that push the boundaries of medium and concept in an exploration of how art can function as a personal and collective expression. I want to make a difference globally, be a bold voice of peace for my region, promote sustainability and solidarity, and become a positive source of entertainment and relief to my audience.