About Dorit
Dorit Gur is a multi-disciplinary artist, born in 1969, Israel Her works are characterized by strong colors, combined with techniques mostly developed through trial and error, incorporating unconventional materials, As well as freehand writing of biblical scripts.
Dorit studied art focusing on painting, sculpturing and potery from various teachers. In addition she studied Kabbalah and Caligraphy.. Most of Dorit's works are created intuitively and without a preconceived plan, resulting in surprising outcomes. Dorit presented her works in Israel, Los Angeles, New York, Jewish communities and synagogues.
Exhibitions and Events
"Bank HaPoalim" exhibition.
Tel Aviv, Israel
2008Tel Aviv culture club "Creation".
Israel
2008Single artist exhibition.
Rishon Le Zion, Israel
2009Rishon Le Zion Art Hall.
Rishon Le Zion, Israel
2009Dorit started collaborating with gallerys in Safed
Various galleries in Safed have begun to exhibit and sell her works on a global scale.
2012Single artist exhibition - "I Am That I Am"(אהיה אשר אהיה) in Jewish Musium ,"Hechal Shlomo".
Jerusalem , Israel.
2013(January)"I Am That I Am" Continues 3 more months on public demand.
Jerusalem , Israel.
2013(March)Dorit opened a gallery where her works were permanently displayed
Jaffa, Israel
it also hosted exhibitions of various artists. The gallery included a studio where she created her art behind transparent glass, allowing visitors to observe her at work.
2013(August)"Jewish Modern Art" in the Jerusalem Cinematec.
Jerusalem, Israel
2013Single artist exhibition – "Ana Beckoah(אנא בכח)" in the W Tower.
Tel Aviv,Israel
2014Single artist exhibition– "Ana Beckoah(אנא בכח)" in the Rubinstein Tower.
Tel Aviv,Israel
2014Single artist exhibition– "Ana Beckoah(אנא בכח)" in the Silver Tower.
Ramat Gan,Israel
2014Dorit created her first product "Keys Of Fortune".
2014Dorit closed her gallery and went on exhibition tour "Blessing To The World".
USA
She also filmed a clip for the upcoming tour
2015Single artist exhibition – "Blessing to the world" in the Stamford JCC.
CT, USA
2015Single artist exhibition – "Blessing to the world" in Mount Sinai Jewish Center.
CT, USA
2015Single artist exhibition – "Blessing to the world" in New Haven JCC, Woodbridge.
CT, USA
2015Single artist exhibition in Slifka Center Yale University.
CT, USA
2015Single artist exhibition in Temple Sholom.
Greenwich, CT, USA
2016Single artist exhibition in Chase Family Gallery , Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford.
West Hartford, CT ,USA
2016Single artist exhibition in Temple Sholom.
Greenwich, CT,USA
2016She collaborated in the design of the musical album.
"Tefilat Ha'Adam" by the artists Yehoram Gaon and Ovadia Hamama, which featured her works.
2016She simultaneously began working with individuals with special needs.
and produced the "Artizem" project (combining art and autism), where she co-created artworks with autistic individuals of varying functional levels.
2017Dorit won a precedent-setting legal case on copyright infringement.
after her works were copied and forged by galleries she had worked with in Safed. (Article)
2019Wild Art
During the COVID-19 period, Dorit learned additional techniques that connected her to the wild nature. These included botanical printing, weaving baskets from organic fabrics, creating wall jewelry from various tree seeds, and embellishing a Moses staff made from olive wood.
20202023 - Seventh of October war
she began creating Bohemian-style jewelry that included a charm with the Priestly Blessing and the Star of David. She named this line "Nova" in memory of those who perished at the tragedy in Ra'im.
2023