2018
50x52 cm
Oil on canvas
Framed
Refael Salem | The Birdman
Refael Salem (b. 1985, Israel) is a graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design. His paintings explore the tension between the physical and emotional realms, depicting naïve, boyish figures in dreamlike encounters with nature. His work, inspired by poetry, literature, and fairy tales, evokes themes of longing, fragility, and desire. He has exhibited internationally, including at Ana Cristea Gallery (New York) and Dan Gallery (Tel Aviv), and has received awards such as the Bezalel Art Department Award and the America-Israel Cultural Foundation Award.