“InBodied Light” 2018-2023

One thinks of sculpture as a weighted mass of clay, being brought to life by the hands and soul of the artist. As a sculptor myself, I realized this viewpoint was myopic when I crossed paths with Zahava Sherez’s “InBodied Light “. As a juror for Spirit of Resilience, my criterion was shared with the show’s curator, Renee Phillips, early in the process. It seemed pretty objective to me including beauty, strength, use of space and empathy. Zahava’s work exemplifies all of these. But how do I objectify that “hook“ that stops an observer from walking by, sparking their curiosity. I have to say that it is her use of light, color and shadows, while depicting two figures, a man and a woman. How does she achieve this beautiful, translucent, organic and ember-like effect with materials such as resin and polymer thread. The weightlessness of her figures, along with the puzzle-like relationship between them, tells her story. Her spiritual belief that “we are all one connected through light…that we are spiritual beings having a human experience.” My beliefs as well, validated by my connection to her art.”

“The inspirational three-dimensional forms of female and male torsos glow and exude the powerful spirit of human resilience.”

“As an ‘art as activism’ curator, I have had the privilege to work with Zahava Sherez on a number of exhibitions on themes of social justice. She not only creates beauty with unconventional materials, but Zahava’s work in sculpture, painting and installations are portrayed with deep personal meaning and are impactful in revealing the complexities of the human condition. I look forward to working with her on future exhibitions.”

Zahava Sherez, Zahava Sherez Art, creates awe-inspiring symbolic “InBodied Light” sculptures. She is renowned as an innovative pioneer who uses unique materials in both painting and sculpture. Her enlightened and expressive art has attracted many individual collectors and corporations worldwide. She states, “I use color, movement and light to depict my belief that we are spiritual beings having a human experience.”

“…her use of light, color and shadows. The weightlessness of her figures, along with the puzzle-like relationship between them, tells her story. “