Aviva Uri Levin

Place: Tel Aviv

Born: 1922

Death: 1989

Biography:

Aviva Uri Levin was an Israeli painter, born in Tel Aviv, Israel in 1922. She studied dance with Gertrude Kraus and painting with Moshe Castel and David Hendler. Aviva Uri was known for her unusual appearance, wearing white face makeup and dark eye-shadow, and oversized black clothing. She deliberately falsified her age, claiming she was born in 1927.

Artistic Style and Influences

Aviva Uri's expressive drawings focused on line and composition, linking her to the "New Horizons" group. However, her abstract drawings suggest an alternative to the abstract art being created in the country. Instead of oils, she created drawings on paper; instead of the professional mixing of colors, she used no coloration; instead of Paris, she was influenced by Japan and China, or other individualists such as Hans Hartung. Aviva Uri's free line influenced younger artists, such as Raffi Lavie.

Awards and Prizes

Aviva Uri received numerous awards and prizes throughout her career, including:

• Dizengoff Prize for Painting and Sculpture in 1953 and 1956
• Sandberg Prize for Israeli Art in 1976
• Gutman Prize in 1989

Artistic Legacy

Aviva Uri's artwork can be found in various museums, including the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Her paintings, such as Requiem to a Bird, showcase her unique style and composition. For more information about Aviva Uri Levin's artwork, visit Aviva Uri Levin | Wikioo.org. You can also learn more about the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and its collection by visiting The Museum Tel Aviv Museum of Art (Israel) | Wikioo.org. For a deeper understanding of Aviva Uri's life and artwork, visit her page on Wikipedia. Some of her notable works can be found at Painting by 'Aviva Uri Levin' | Aviva Uri Levin:Requiem to a Bird. Aviva Uri's artistic style and legacy continue to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike. Her unique approach to abstract drawing and composition has left a lasting impact on the Israeli art scene.