Experience Nature Through Textural Abstract Artistry
Yael Salomon (born in France in 1973) is a French–Israeli painter and sculptor based in Tel Aviv, whose work is defined by layered textures and vibrant, unapologetic color.
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For Salomon, the first source of motivation lies in the act of making itself. Her practice centers on the creative process—both physical and contemplative—where gestures of the hand intertwine with quieter moments of awareness. Inspiration may arise while daydreaming in the studio, visiting exhibitions, encountering a line in a book, or walking along the beach where nature reveals its own quiet phenomena.
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She holds a deep appreciation for art throughout history, and particularly for modern and contemporary artists such as Sean Scully, Mark Rothko, Gerhard Richter, David Hockney, Katharina Grosse, Bosco Sodi, Tony Cragg, Jennifer Guidi, and Miriam Cabessa. From them she draws inspiration in the expressive power of color, the physicality of gesture, and the presence of movement embedded in the making of a work.
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Texture also plays a central role in her practice. Salomon conceives surfaces that visually evoke the sense of touch—something usually forbidden in the encounter with art. As in her previous career as a jewelry designer, she invites viewers to look closely and appreciate the craftsmanship and delicate details embedded within each piece.
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For Salomon, the imagination’s ability to merge our senses is one of our most precious faculties. Observing an artwork from afar, receiving its first impression, then slowly approaching it—allowing its subtleties to unfold and letting go of preconceptions—is an experience she values deeply.