An Opening Reception will be held for the artist on Sunday, February 7, from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm at UU Santa Monica. The show is free and open to the public on Sundays from 9am – 1pm and on weekdays by appointment. It will run through Sunday, February 28th. All works are for sale.

 

Amitai is a seasoned artist trained in painting, sculpture, architecture and printmaking. She began at l’Ecole des Beaux Arts de in Paris; went on to gain professional experience in Fine Art and architecture in France, Israel, and Italy before moving to the United States in 1984. 

 

Much of the Amitai’s current artistic influence has to do with a focus on her inner, core self, accessed by spiritual and literal ways through eyes. Of her artistic influences Amitai says, “Trained as an architect, my paintings evolve from geometric abstraction in bold and strong colors to abstract architectonic figurations reinforcing The Square--window to the soul.” Amitai further explains her career as follows: 

 

“My artistic interest has evolved through the years from printmaking to paintings, back and forth, making my living through my art, in design and architecture. My images went from symbolism to abstract metaphysic landscapes to structural shapes. My paintings are my spiritual odyssey, a search for mystical meanings, translated by light breaking through a slit, a door, a window, an eye.”

 

Since the mid-1990s, Amitai has exhibited her works in France, China, Japan, Korea, the United States, Germany, Russia and many other countries. State-side, Amitai is affiliated with the Los Angeles Printmaking Society; in Paris she is part of the association Les Seize Anges and Gallerie Gavart, as well as Gallerie Mu and Las Artists Independents  du Grand Palais Gallerie. 

 

Always exploring and always creating, she looks forward to further adventures into her artistic soul, and to reaching out to others.

 

Contact Nancy for more info or weekday appointments at assistant@uusm.org or 310-829-5436.

 

Contact Our Art Director, Beverly Alison, for further info about the artist or about exhibiting on our Art Wall.

 

1260 18th Street (corner of 18th and Arizona); Santa Monica 90404. On Sundays look for signs to free parking at 1311 16th Street, the UCLA  Hospital structure just south Arizona. Handicapped parking is available  behind the church.

About UU Santa Monica

 

The Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica was founded in 1927 and is affiliated with the national Unitarian Universalist Association. The UU Santa Monica community embraces many beliefs and many backgrounds. UUs celebrate unity in diversity, affirming the supreme worth of all persons, held together through live and the spark of divinity that resides in us all. The community is also a Welcoming Congregation, welcoming all persons and families regardless of sexual orientation. With one of the largest UU Religious Education programs in Southern California, UU Santa Monica supports both youth and adults in their search for understanding, insight and inspiration. The church is an active center for social justice, peace and sustainability. For a full calendar of events visit old.uusm.org or connect with the community on Facebook or twitter @UUSantaMonica.