Aviv Benn's Ritualistic Canvases: Compulsive Painting Unveiling Mythical Narratives

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Photographer
Lucy Emms + Omer Gaash
Location
London
Collaborator
Aviv Benn
puplished on
November 12, 2023
Curator
Explore Aviv Benn's artistic universe, where symbolic archetypes come to life through compulsive painting rituals. Immerse yourself in the vibrant narratives woven across canvases, inviting you to decipher a distorted mirror of existence

Introducing a fresh find from our ongoing series "Instagram Emerging Artists You Must Follow" – Munchies Art Club Magazine unveils Aviv Benn.

Broaden your artistic horizons and join Aviv Benn on her vibrant journey, rich with color and compelling narratives.

Presently, Aviv Benn is showcasing her artwork in the group exhibition titled Women on the Verge at Rhona Hoffman Gallery in Chicago. Curated by Lisa Wainwright, this expansive exhibition will run until December 15th.

aviv benn on view and emerging contemporary artist you have to follow , portrait of the painter
Aviv Benn in front of her amazing work and contemporary paintings | Photography by Omer Gaash

Step into the mesmerizing world of Aviv Benn, where every stroke is a ritualistic exploration of color and form.

Known for crafting compelling canvases that transcend the boundaries of traditional art, Benn's symbolic archetypes dance across the painterly space, inviting viewers to unravel narratives that extend beyond individual artworks.

detail of aviv benn contemporary painting, emerging artist you have to follow on instagram
Detail of the stunning work of Aviv Benn I Give To You These Verses, 2023, Oil and spray paint on canvas, 122x122 cm (48x48 inches) | Image by Lucy Emms

Each piece is a vibrant myth, a distorted mirror reflecting the complexities of our existence, with layers of transparent and opaque gestures creating a sensory experience that beckons you to engage with the elusive dimensions within reach.

Whos is Aviv Benn ?

Aviv Benn is a London-based artist. She completed her MFA in Painting and Drawing at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2018, and her BFA at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Jerusalem in 2013.

Benn exhibited her work in solo and group exhibitions and art fairs in the US, Europe and Tel-Aviv, such as Pi Artworks (London), Devening Projects (Chicago), Braverman Gallery (Tel-Aviv), Untitled Art Fair (Miami), Future Fair (New-York) and more

Artist Statement : Aviv Benn


My paintings are a visual universe starring symbolic archetypes that pop up and reappear time and again, and together formulate the dreamlike world they inhabit.

aviv ben ith her symbolic archetyes painting , flowers, hands, eyes, reappear time
Sometimes You Are Like the Horizons, 2023, Oil and spray paint on canvas, 96x112 cm (38x44 inches) | Image By Lucy Emms

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Horror Is Charming As Your Other Gems, 2023, Oil and spray paint on canvas, 61x66 cm (24x26 inches) | Image by Lucy Emms

These colorful figures take over the entire painterly space, encompassing their surroundings, dissolving and merging, floating in an unknown limbo.

I view painting as an act of compulsion and a ritualistic repetition of images, motifs and ornaments.

art now in london and chicago, aviv ben showcase her work in a current exhibition
I Give To You These Verses, 2023, Oil and spray paint on canvas, 122x122 cm (48x48 inches) | Image by Lucy Emms

Repeating the same imagery over numerous canvases, informs a narrative that stretches beyond the boundaries of a singular artwork; new relationships are woven together to build a vivid myth throughout my work.

Each series of paintings explores another facet of the fictional world that acts as a distorted mirror of our existence, and each painting is anexploration of the limits of the medium itself.

rohna hoffman gallery presents in a group show women on the verge now with the artist aviv benn
In Surges Rolled the Images of Skies, 2023, Oil and spray paint on canvas, 55x61 cm (21x24 inches) | Image by Lucy Emms

I start each painting with a colorful abstract gestural ground.

Within this field of paint, I recognize metaphysical forms and define them, and those later compose the storytelling and imagery of each piece.

in the artist studio and a work in progress in painting, aviv benn
In the Studio with Aviv Benn´s work in progess | Image Courtesy by the Artist

I like to think of the painting process as a Rorschach ink-blot test; I inject meaning into ephemeral shapes that evolve into figures and images, which in turn dominate my stage-canvases.

Once a piece is finished, viewers inject their own meaning into the work, so the painting remains a realm to conceive stories and project emotions.

aviv benn, emerging artist from london, with a colorful, mythological contemporary painting
Stream of Your Tears Ends in My Anxious Heart, 2023, Oil and spray paint on canvas, 127x127 cm (50x50 inches) | Image By Lucy Emms

The sense of push-pull and disarray in the paintings is created by complex layers of transparent and opaque gestures.

A painterly surface that is bodily and textured, reflecting the physicality of the viewer, yet it remains flat, an elusive dimension beyond our reach.

Additional Infos :

Explore additional artworks on Aviv Benn's website and show your support by following her on Instagram.

Munchies Art Club Magazine expresses gratitude to the exceptional emerging artist, Aviv Ben, for the collaborative endeavor.

emerging artist and contemporary painter, with myhtological colorful paintings Aviv Benn
These Orbs in Which Spark Is Never Seen, 2023, Oil on canvas, 86x86 cm (34x34 inches) | Image By Lucy Emms



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Aviv Benn's Ritualistic Canvases: Compulsive Painting Unveiling Mythical Narratives

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Aviv Benn
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November 12, 2023
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Introducing a fresh find from our ongoing series "Instagram Emerging Artists You Must Follow" – Munchies Art Club Magazine unveils Aviv Benn.

Broaden your artistic horizons and join Aviv Benn on her vibrant journey, rich with color and compelling narratives.

Presently, Aviv Benn is showcasing her artwork in the group exhibition titled Women on the Verge at Rhona Hoffman Gallery in Chicago. Curated by Lisa Wainwright, this expansive exhibition will run until December 15th.

aviv benn on view and emerging contemporary artist you have to follow , portrait of the painter
Aviv Benn in front of her amazing work and contemporary paintings | Photography by Omer Gaash

Step into the mesmerizing world of Aviv Benn, where every stroke is a ritualistic exploration of color and form.

Known for crafting compelling canvases that transcend the boundaries of traditional art, Benn's symbolic archetypes dance across the painterly space, inviting viewers to unravel narratives that extend beyond individual artworks.

detail of aviv benn contemporary painting, emerging artist you have to follow on instagram
Detail of the stunning work of Aviv Benn I Give To You These Verses, 2023, Oil and spray paint on canvas, 122x122 cm (48x48 inches) | Image by Lucy Emms

Each piece is a vibrant myth, a distorted mirror reflecting the complexities of our existence, with layers of transparent and opaque gestures creating a sensory experience that beckons you to engage with the elusive dimensions within reach.

Whos is Aviv Benn ?

Aviv Benn is a London-based artist. She completed her MFA in Painting and Drawing at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2018, and her BFA at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Jerusalem in 2013.

Benn exhibited her work in solo and group exhibitions and art fairs in the US, Europe and Tel-Aviv, such as Pi Artworks (London), Devening Projects (Chicago), Braverman Gallery (Tel-Aviv), Untitled Art Fair (Miami), Future Fair (New-York) and more

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Artist Statement : Aviv Benn


My paintings are a visual universe starring symbolic archetypes that pop up and reappear time and again, and together formulate the dreamlike world they inhabit.

aviv ben ith her symbolic archetyes painting , flowers, hands, eyes, reappear time
Sometimes You Are Like the Horizons, 2023, Oil and spray paint on canvas, 96x112 cm (38x44 inches) | Image By Lucy Emms

contemporary painting now from new emerging artists chicago
Horror Is Charming As Your Other Gems, 2023, Oil and spray paint on canvas, 61x66 cm (24x26 inches) | Image by Lucy Emms

These colorful figures take over the entire painterly space, encompassing their surroundings, dissolving and merging, floating in an unknown limbo.

I view painting as an act of compulsion and a ritualistic repetition of images, motifs and ornaments.

art now in london and chicago, aviv ben showcase her work in a current exhibition
I Give To You These Verses, 2023, Oil and spray paint on canvas, 122x122 cm (48x48 inches) | Image by Lucy Emms

Repeating the same imagery over numerous canvases, informs a narrative that stretches beyond the boundaries of a singular artwork; new relationships are woven together to build a vivid myth throughout my work.

Each series of paintings explores another facet of the fictional world that acts as a distorted mirror of our existence, and each painting is anexploration of the limits of the medium itself.

rohna hoffman gallery presents in a group show women on the verge now with the artist aviv benn
In Surges Rolled the Images of Skies, 2023, Oil and spray paint on canvas, 55x61 cm (21x24 inches) | Image by Lucy Emms

I start each painting with a colorful abstract gestural ground.

Within this field of paint, I recognize metaphysical forms and define them, and those later compose the storytelling and imagery of each piece.

in the artist studio and a work in progress in painting, aviv benn
In the Studio with Aviv Benn´s work in progess | Image Courtesy by the Artist

I like to think of the painting process as a Rorschach ink-blot test; I inject meaning into ephemeral shapes that evolve into figures and images, which in turn dominate my stage-canvases.

Once a piece is finished, viewers inject their own meaning into the work, so the painting remains a realm to conceive stories and project emotions.

aviv benn, emerging artist from london, with a colorful, mythological contemporary painting
Stream of Your Tears Ends in My Anxious Heart, 2023, Oil and spray paint on canvas, 127x127 cm (50x50 inches) | Image By Lucy Emms

The sense of push-pull and disarray in the paintings is created by complex layers of transparent and opaque gestures.

A painterly surface that is bodily and textured, reflecting the physicality of the viewer, yet it remains flat, an elusive dimension beyond our reach.

Additional Infos :

Explore additional artworks on Aviv Benn's website and show your support by following her on Instagram.

Munchies Art Club Magazine expresses gratitude to the exceptional emerging artist, Aviv Ben, for the collaborative endeavor.

emerging artist and contemporary painter, with myhtological colorful paintings Aviv Benn
These Orbs in Which Spark Is Never Seen, 2023, Oil on canvas, 86x86 cm (34x34 inches) | Image By Lucy Emms


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