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Accepted by the Avni
Institute of Art in Tel Aviv as its youngest student at age 16,
Bat-Zvi studied under some of Israel's leading artists who served
as guides and patrons early in her career.
became one of Israel's top fashion designers following her military
service. She developed lines of fine leather garments and art-to-wear
which made a tremendous impact upon both the European and U.S.
markets and were prominently featured in many international shows.
lived
in Africa in the early 1970's. During her years there she constantly
struggled to find art supplies and materials. Paints, brushes,
and canvas were scarce. Finally, an unexpected alternative emerged
from the local street bazaar. Bat-Zvi's early experimentation
with the vibrant and colorful fabrics she found at the marketplace
developed into a new form of expression called "Fabric Collage
Tapestry." Her thirty-plus years of working and perfecting
this technique have culminated in many art gallery shows, museum
exhibits, media recognition and international acclaim.
When working in Fabric
Collage Tapestry,uses
the patterns and designs of the fabrics to create a total composition.
Each layer is meticulously cut to fit a specific part of the
design and then is carefully positioned to contribute to the
total creation. The work begins with a large background fabric,
serving as a base upon which several more layers are built. A
completed tapestry could include up to ten layers of both opaque
and translucent fabrics, including nets in various colors for
purposes of depth and shading effects.
's
works are currently found in galleries, private collections,
and museums in the United States and around the world. Utilizing
her mastery of different media she captivates her audience with
beautiful tapestries, acrylic paintings, bronze sculptures, as
well as mixed-media creations using unconventional and exotic
materials. Her work has the feel of three-dimensional layers
of extremely varied colors, demonstrating total control of the
media, an acute understanding of color composition, natural balance
and a powerful message.
has
captured the spirit of people with love and sensitivity. Pueblo
Indians in a spiritual dance, Jewish devotees praying at the
"Wailing Wall," soldiers in pain, "Children of
the world", "Carnival in Rio", "Faces of
Tel Aviv", and "People who Dance" are among the
many themes explored by this prolific artist. The viewer is drawn
to a rich and unique interpretation of the human experience,
compelled to explore Bat-Zvi's riveting universal language, which
always reveals new emotions and new stories.
Bat-Zvi © 2000-2007
 's "Fabric Collage Tapestry"
Process
The renowned Fabric
Collage Tapestry artist Bat-Zvi uses existing patterns and designs
on fabric to create a total composition. She meticulously cuts
each layer to fit a specific part of the design and then carefully
positions each layer to contribute to the total creation. The
result is most unusual fabric tapestry used to beatify the walls
of private homes, businesses, places of prayer and art exhibits.
A Fabric Collage Tapestry
begins with a large piece of background material serving as a
base upon which Bat-Zvi builds several more layers. Many tapestries
contain as many as 10 or more intricate layers of fabric, including
transparent silks and nets in various colors.
has
acquired mastery of this medium and has achieved new heights
of powerful expressions. She is the only artist known to work
in this technique. She develops her works by using a particular
theme or idea and then exhibits them in museums and art galleries
around the world, or as commissioned works for a specific event
or client.
Finish: Tapestries can
be framed with or without glass. They may be finished with Velcro
strips along the back edges for easy installation, or they may
be hung with a bar at the top. Tapestries do not require any
maintenance.
Uses: Tapestries are
created to accommodate the client's needs--with special attention
to color, size and other specifications as required. Bat-Zvi's
work has been commissioned for public buildings, banks, airports,
shopping centers, private homes, places of worship, hotels, restaurants,
offices, and for portraits. Tapestries are used as acoustic barriers,
as a solution for curved walls, to decorate high walls and stair
cases in private residences as well as public buildings.
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