Israeli artist
Liora Karmon
Ce ra mics
TOP
THE GAS MONOPOLY
Stoneware, 42 cm X 20 cm X 20 cm
Inspired by the public’s struggle against the attempt
of mega-companies to control the gas resources of
Israel, described as the known Monopoly game laid
over a domestic gas tank. The Monopoly soldiers
are climbing on the tank, trying to gain control over
the gas valve.
CENTER
Dual Loyalty
Stoneware, 48 cm x 43 cm x 29 cm
An impossible kettle with 2 spouts representing
religious Israeli soldiers. Trust in military command -
gun-shaped spout & military ranks, armored body.
Trust in rabbinate & jurisprudents -horn-shaped
spout, Kippah shaped ranks & shawl uniforms. There
is a tear which symbolizes the rupture in the Israeli
society.
BOTTOM
THE REFUGEE PROBLEM
Stoneware, 39 cm X 21 cm X 21 cm
A traditional water jar which interprets the refugee
problem. Refugees are coming from war and crime
zones, crossing the sea, climbing on walls and
knocking on doors. The jar’s cap is shaped like a
bleeding tooth, symbolizing the root canal treatment
or the radical change needed in our society to
solve the issue.
ABOUT THE ARTIST: I’m concerned with everyday
issues about variety of topics like the environment,
refugees’ migration between countries, violence and
internal disputes in my country. I’m influenced by the
media – mainly TV, radio and magazines, as well as
the social networks. My works present the issues in a
graphical way in order to raise the public’s awareness
and promote discussion. My work process is based
on assembling parts built on the throwing wheel and
altering them as well as hand building parts. Finishing
is made by variety of techniques.
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