Efrat (Effi) Baler is a New York-based multidisciplinary artist and educator whose work challenges traditional artistic boundaries. A graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Art, Baler creates sculptural paintings and hybrid constructions that seamlessly blend two- and three-dimensional forms. She expands the language of the painted surface by integrating unconventional materials and revealing the hidden sides of the canvas, inviting viewers to engage with her art from multiple perspectives. Her art is a tapestry woven from diverse cultural experiences and global geographies. She delves into themes of transformation, hybridity, and hidden narratives, drawing inspiration from everyday objects and personal stories. Her work encourages viewers to engage deeply, revealing the unseen layers of meaning beneath the surface. Her impressive career includes over 90 group exhibitions and 8 solo shows across the US and internationally. Notably, ARTFORUM founding editor Philip Leider recognized her as one of the most promising artists of her generation, and she was featured in "PROMISE–Ten Bezalel Artists of the Last Decade". Effi is also a recipient of the America-Israel Cultural Foundation grant, and her critically acclaimed work is held in private collections worldwide.
Instagram: @ef4art
Website: www.efrat-art.com
Efrat (Effi) Baler is a New York-based multidisciplinary artist and educator whose work challenges traditional artistic boundaries. A graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Art, Baler creates sculptural paintings and hybrid constructions that seamlessly blend two- and three-dimensional forms. She expands the language of the painted surface by integrating unconventional materials and revealing the hidden sides of the canvas, inviting viewers to engage with her art from multiple perspectives. Her art is a tapestry woven from diverse cultural experiences and global geographies. She delves into themes of transformation, hybridity, and hidden narratives, drawing inspiration from everyday objects and personal stories. Her work encourages viewers to engage deeply, revealing the unseen layers of meaning beneath the surface. Her impressive career includes over 90 group exhibitions and 8 solo shows across the US and internationally. Notably, ARTFORUM founding editor Philip Leider recognized her as one of the most promising artists of her generation, and she was featured in "PROMISE–Ten Bezalel Artists of the Last Decade". Effi is also a recipient of the America-Israel Cultural Foundation grant, and her critically acclaimed work is held in private collections worldwide.
Instagram: @ef4art
Website: www.efrat-art.com
