Amir Tomashov, born in 1978 in Afula, Israel, is an artist who lives and works in his hometown. He holds a B.Arch. with distinct honors from the Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning at the Technion Institute of Technology. With a background in architecture, Tomashov integrates critical environmental and architectural elements into his artistic practice. He has taught at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design and currently lectures at the Technion university in Israel.
Education:
B.Arch. (with distinction), Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning, Technion Institute of Technology.
Experience:
- Instructor and lecturer at the Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning, Technion.
- Faculty member at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design.
- Works in various media, including sketch, draft, collage, relief, model, installation, painting, and mixed media.
Artistic Approach:
- Explores the contrast between building and destruction.
- Focuses on the ‘aesthetics of destruction’, evoking thought and criticism on existence, aesthetics, and annihilation.
- The “Pandora Effect” informs his work, exploring themes of sight vs. experience, particularly in post-disaster or conflict zones.
Exhibitions:
- Exhibited in solo and group exhibitions and art fairs in Israel and abroad.
- Works are in private and public collections worldwide.
Awards:
- Arieh and Eldar Sharon Award.
- “Seeds of Israeli Architecture” Award.
- David Azrieli Award.
- Reiskin Award for academic achievements and architectural design, Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning, Technion.