Nassima Landau | Until 8 August
In his first solo show in Israel, Joel Mesler juxtaposes Jewish concepts and typography with his distinctive LA-inspired aesthetic, contemplating the state of Jewishness in the diaspora with a brush dipped in humor and nostalgia.
Spiritual Healing, To Life, Home Run – Joel Mesler juxtaposes Jewish concepts and typography with his distinctive LA-inspired aesthetic, transforming the Jewish experience into bold, whimsical statements. In The Light Within, Mesler’s first solo show in Israel, the artist paints his way through memories and identities, contemplating the state of Jewishness in the diaspora with a brush dipped in humor and nostalgia. October 7 further strengthened Mesler’s desire to celebrate his heritage, even in the face of the global art scene’s antagonism towards his support of Jews and Israelis.