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Abraham Dayan is an extremely talented and intellectual audience in a process of communication interpreting the
artist strongly influenced by Cubism, Expressionism as well infinite stories conceived through the timeless language
as Constructivism. In his paintings the viewer encounters of subconscious symbolism – the contrast between the
a unique interpretation of art and art history in which a perfect geometry of line and the expressive abstraction
wonderful juxtaposition of ideas come together recalling seemingly defining the border between reality and dreams.
great artists such as Gris, Feininger, Lissitzky, Chagall The geometric elements, painted in soft colors, delineate
and Kandinsky. Dayan’s fragmented figures convey a the form, sometimes overlapping it, to convey a sense of
sense of timeless delicacy and elegance that immediately perspective allthewhile the impression of depth is created
enthralls the spectator. The subjects of the compositions by the diagonal lines which appear to extend beyond the
are often female figures whose sublime beauty and grace compositions. The skillful interplay of shape and diagonal
seems to submerge from a subconscious dream-world, lines is enhanced by multicolored shadows which contribute
painted with refined taste and a poetic touch. Sharp, to an effective and striking use of light. As Albrecht Durer
angular lines, shapes and forms express exquisitely sensual once said: “Geometry is the right foundation of all painting”.
albeit powerful emotions in Dayan’s work. Dayan tells Abraham Dayan uses his intellect and talent to not only
a story with his art as the figures are painted like calm confirm Durer’s words but also to give them life through his
narrators of a mysterious plot. The viewer is part of a silent exceptional artworks. (Karen Lappon, Art Critic London)

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