Ben-Attar is an Israeli-American artist whose art reflects a deep understanding and interpretation of Hebrew letters and ancient Jewish ritual practices. She is a graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem. She served as Director of the Beit Hatzayar Gallery Project promoting art created by at-risk youth in Israel (2003-2008). Ben-Attar was the head designer for the Jerusalem-based Multicultural Center for Theater Research including the ensemble New Faces(2005-2008). She has been an Alexander Technique instructor since 2004. Currently, Ben-Attar is working in her home-based studio in Taos, New Mexico, where she has lived for the last decade with her husband and children.

ART

Ben-Attar began working with Klaf (parchment or vellum) in 2003. By using animal skin-based media she explores light, color, shape and form, while combining illuminated sculptures and Hebrew writings. Her work examines religion, sanctity, secularism, activism, feminism, violence, morality, and human fragility.

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"El Boho" is a unique piece, capturing the essence of the majestic Owl. Through the innovative latex technique, multiple tree eyes drawings are intricately layered, using layers of hide creating a mesmerizing visual depth. Each layer adds a new dimension, inviting the viewer to delve into the magical motion of the owl. "El Boho" is a testament to the artist's skillful manipulation of materials, resulting in a captivating and evocative work that celebrates the beauty of nature.