YOELLA RAZILI | The Magic Boxes | SHELF

October 13 - December 6, 2024

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My work is a synthesis of visual experiences influenced by architecture, art, and design. I transform found objects with new forms and colors, while preserving their inherent history. Guided by minimalism and arte povera, I strive to balance opposing forces—resolving tension between surfaces, weights, scale, and color. My current series, which I began 10 years ago, explores a simple cube form. The surfaces are built from found wood and intuitively painted with acrylic, resulting in pieces that are both familiar and new. My work expands on man-made architectural structures, creating landscapes that are both tangible and magical.

Yoella Razili is a post-minimal artist based in Los Angeles, renowned for her contributions to the non-objective art movement. Her diverse body of work incorporates a variety of media, including found materials and paint, showcasing her innovative approach to artmaking. Born in Israel, Razili moved to the US to expand her art education, earning her Master of Fine Arts from Otis Art Institute in 1981. Since then, she has exhibited her work internationally, with shows in the USA, Israel, Korea, France, and Italy, earning recognition and acclaim in the global art community.