Shuli Nachshon

Shuli Nachshon
Born (1951-11-13) November 13, 1951
Essaouira, Morocco
Nationality Israeli
Education University of Haifa
Known for sculpture, painting, installations, body art, drawing and video art
Notable work "Numi Numi" 2004
Awards First Prize for FOOD PROCESS, Phenomena Festival, Jerusalem

Shuli Nachshon (Hebrew: שולי נחשון‎‎, born in Essaouira, Morocco) is a video and installation artist, who lives and works in Israel.

Biography

Nachson emigrated with her family from Morocco to Israel at the age of 4. She grew up in Ofakim, a small town in the south of Israel. Nachshon studied law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and later psychology, art and philosophy at the University of Haifa. In her late twenties Nachshon started painting and sculpting and quickly moved to installations, video installations and video art. Nachshon lives in Nofit, Israel and teaches video art at Oranim.

Work

Nachshon's early work is characterized by her connection to earthy elements as a process personal growth, ritual and healing. Through her work she transforms personal memories to collective memories.

Selected works

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