Orit Ishay


Catalog #34

Orit Ishay
Courtesy of Anat Ahouvi
Ayala
2008
40 x 40 cm



About the Artwork: The doe is a symbol of nimbleness and good news. The drawing of the doe is found on the flag of the Naftali tribe. The Ramban says that this is a sign for the goodness of the tribe.  The doe's damaged face in the picture, hint of the attempt to hurt her, for an unknown reason, but she does not break, she stands straight on her thin legs near the young deer. The young deer in the picture is reclining,  feels no danger, it feels protected and symbolizes the idea that birth is redempion, and a promis of continuity and future. The choice to place the statue infront of a mirror multiplies the power and resilience of the doe.

About the Artist: Born in Tel Aviv, lives and works in Israel in the field of photography and installation.  Graduated with honors-  Musrara-The Nagger School of Photograpy, Media and New Music(2006). Orit Ishay’s photographic work exists the surreal space where the daily meets sublime and the sorrow rubs against small joys. Her photographs portray the complexity of life in “gray” areas of life. Selected solo exhibitions: Public Domaim (2009 Israel); Fire Zone (2008’ Israel); Blocked(Israel 2008);Regarding Pilgrims (2006 St. Petersburg & Krakow Poland). Selected Group Exhibitions: Fotografie aus Israel(2009 Dusseldorf); Art of Emergancy (2009 Berlin); Big Spender (2009 Tel- Aviv); Desert Generation(2007 Israel); Bread (2006 Jerusalem); Atitude 03 (2006 Macedonia).