MICHAL MAHGEREFTEH

Mixed Media
March 31 ~ May 1, 2009

     

I was born in Tel Aviv, Israel and lived in Virginia since 1986. My passion for the creative expression surfaced in 2003. I explore painting using acrylic on canvas, paper and board. With acrylic, I enjoy the immediacy and spontaneity of a medium that moves from brush to surface - bringing to life the randomness of nature. My Seeds series is a visual celebration of Mother Earth, and the beautiful symmetry of her textures and patterns. Through my collage creations I discovered that the traditional method of cut and glue stimulates and shapes my creativity. I consider the process intuitive rather then intellectual; each piece is an expressive visual statement. I approach each piece using a palette composed of a variety of materials including canvas, newspapers, old poetry books, watercolor and artistic papers, photography and magazine images. I use a repeated process of arranging, rearranging, and adhering materials from the well-thought palette. Each creation represents unique images from my dream world.

I dedicate all my creations to my husband and children; the source of my joy.

Michal Mahgerefteh
www.michalmahgerefteh.com