I examine the primal connection between human and the environment that need to be renewed. I take unnoticed elements in their natural stage and transfer them into painted images. My art is a fusion of drawing and paintings. “First Anniversary Gift is a painting 24”x36” Venetian plaster, Hematite ink and Graphite on canvas
Shira Toren - First Anniversary Gift
Artwork Description
Shira Toren
Shira Toren is an emerging American-Israeli artist. Born in Tel-Aviv, She moved to New York City to study fine art and design. She received her BFA from the Pratt Institute and An Associate Degree in Art Therapy from The New School. Toren is the recipient of The Henry Matisse Estate Scholarship, and twice the Blue Dot Award from The Arts Student League. She has studied at The Art Student League under the guidance of renowned American painters William Scharf, Knox Martin, Bruce Dorfman, Ronnie Landfield and Frank O’Cain. Ms. Toren is currently working in her studio in New York City. Selected Solo and Group Shows: 9/7/11 Inked up, Arsenal Gallery, Central Park. NYC, NY Group (Currently open) 9/9/11 Never A Day Without a Line Grace Institute NYC, NY Group (Currently open) 8/2011 Hudson & Laigh, Hudson NY Group 7/2011 Susan Eley Fine art NY group 5/2011 Riverfront Gallery, Schuylerville NY Group 2010 J Klaynberg Gallery, Chelsea NY Solo Show 2010 Riverfront Gallery, Schuylerville NY 2 person show 2010 Cross Road , Brooklyn NY Solo 2009 Manhattan borough president office small work Group 2009 Susan Eley Fine art NY Group 2009 Tenafly Bicycle Workshop NJ Solo 2008 Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL. 10/08 Group 2008 Guido’s Great Barrington, MA. Solo 2008 RFD Gallery, Swainsboro, GA Group 2008 Susan Eley Fine art NY group 2008 Gallery 100, Saratoga Springs, NY 5/08 Group 2008 Guido’s Great Barrington, MA. Solo 2008 Ogilvy & Mather World wide plaza, NY,NY. Group 2008 Manhattan Borough President Office, NY NY Group 2008 Small Works 80 Washington Sq. Galleries, NY NY Group 2007 Gennaro, NY, NY. Solo 2007 Cross Road, Brooklyn NY. solo
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Gallery Exhibitions
Rush Arts Gallery + Resource Center
December 1-10 · Manhattan
Bill Hodges Gallery
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Art at Bay
December 3 -18 · Staten Island
Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos
December 7-February 1 · Bronx
Like the Spice
December 8 -18 · Brooklyn
Crossing Art
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