Yossi Govrin

Biography

Yossi Govrin has exhibited nationally and internationally, working in multiple media. In the "night Watch" series the sculpture relate directly to "human conductivity" and are made from hemp and cement; emphasizing the transient nature of humans and their environment, and a single mold reflecting our common origin. The added elements such as chandeliers, stones, and rope reintroduce the sense of individuality and uniqueness and resonate across cultural and national boundaries. These themes are revisited in his other series of work, such as "Sky Dancers", and "random Flight".

He has been awarded numerous commissions, among them a monument in honor of the late Prime Minister, Yitzhak Rabin (installed in Rabin Square, Tel Aviv City Hall, the site of the Prime Minister's assassination) and the monument to Donald W. Douglas placed at the Santa Monica Airport in front of the newly built Museum of Flying.

Currently, Yossi Govrin is director of Santa Monica Art Studios and Arena 1 Gallery. Santa Monica Art Studios combine state-of-the-art studios, exhibition spaces, and lectures located in the heart of the Santa Monica Airport in a historic 22,000 square foot hanger with exposed metal beams and aged patina. Arena 1 is a 2,400 square foot exhibition space to provide for open dialogue between international cutting edge artists and curators, and to serve as a catalyst and tool for the art community.