Orly Elkayam Kadosh - Artist, Curator, Designer
Artist Statement
Orly Elkayam Kadosh is a multidisciplinary artist who uses her chosen mediums to articulate her physical world of the abstractly sublime and where it meets the esoteric vibrational resonance of the existential now. She creatively conveys the depth and complexity of the human construct, how humans perceive our environment, and our relationship to our own intuition. Her journey as an artist is to observe the disparate views of accepted societal norms and, through the experiences of herself and others, offer diverse viewpoints that cross all ethnic and time space boundaries. In an elegant synchronicity, Kadosh melds ancient wisdom with modern empowerment. She explores the infinite possibilities of new life while honoring the death of things that no longer serve us in a way that is beautifully without judgement but with an acknowledgment of what was. When viewing Kadosh’s work, there is an invitation to investigate accepted truths as she weaves a record of the perception of what is possible in a synchronistic loop that is without imposed questions or answers.
With an ease of the concept of time as a purposeful limitation in our physical construct and with a greater understanding that all is happening now, Kadosh takes us on a journey where we can walk right to the edge of our own limitation. Her work objectively surveys the line of what we do and do not believe is possible. Utilizing a diverse range of mediums such as clay, paper, paint, fiber, oil, and cold wax, Kadosh takes us to the cradle of civilization itself with a graceful juxtaposition of our current reality. Her artwork conveys human perception within its self imposed limitations joining with it an invitation to experience more of the nonphysical dimensions and a celebration of the exploration in its entirety.
Biography
Orly Elkayam Kadosh's relationship with languages, colors, textures, materials, and sensory experiences shaped her journey as an artist. For a person so deeply rooted in ancient civilizations and the wisdom derived from them, it is congruent that Kadosh was born and raised in Jerusalem among so many ancient structures, history, and mysticism. Her quest for knowledge through art led her to explore these themes academically through degrees in Fine Art, Judaic Art, and Jewish Studies. She holds learning in the highest regard and seeks understanding in all that she does. Her search for knowledge and meaningful experiences led her to live a life in New York City where she explored the intersection of art and design by visually and emotionally merging the two working as an interior designer. After moving to Miami in 2016, she co-founded ArtHood56, A Gallery and Event Art Complex in Miami's Creative District. She holds the title of Chief Curator and curates exhibitions of emerging artists guiding them through process of exhibition. Kadosh also co-creates in a female artist studio space called Collective62 where she derives deep inspiration working alongside other like-minded artists. Her work has been on display in exhibitions in New York, New Jersey, and in Miami for Art Basel.
Curriculum Vitae
2021, The Continuum, The Collective 62, Miami, FL
Duo Exhibitions
2007, Duets, Mikhail Zakin Gallery, Demarest, NJ
2007, Small Works Show, Mikhail Zakin Gallery, Demarest,
Group Exhibitions
2012, Art Basel, Context - Artists for Israel, Miami, FL
2011, Professional Artists of Tenafly, Belskie Museum of Art, Closter, NJ
2011, Text and Context, The Jewish Art Salon, NYC, NY
2011, Season Grand Salon Show, Greenpoint Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2010, Unique Impressions, The Monotype Guild of New England, Falmouth, MA
2009, The Perfect Fit, Juried Show, Small Works Show, Mikhail Zakin Gallery, Demarest, NJ
2009, Spring, National Association of Women Artists, Midday Gallery, Englewood, NJ
2008, 50th Anniversary "Natural Connection", Nature Center Art Show, Tenafly, NJ
2008, NAWA Annual Exhibition, Sylvia Wald-Po Kim Gallery, New York, NY
2008, Handmade Paper Sculptures, Midday Gallery, Englewood, NJ
2007, The 13th Annual Monotype Marathon, Center of Contemporary Printmaking, Norwalk, CT
2006, Member's Exhibition, NAWA Gallery, New York, NY
Co-founder Kadoshiro Art Consulting, 2016-2019
Exhibitions curated by Kadoshiro Art
Solo Exhibitions
Latin for Glory, Seven Fire, Miami Design District, 2019
Pingo, Art Basel week, Miami, 2019
Clod, Honestamente, The Way Miami, 2019
Rachel Bratfisch, Brazil Connection - Here We are, Arthood56, Gallery, 2019
Adam Tompson, The Way Miami, 2018
Hernandez, Art Basel Week, The Way Miami, 2018
Angel Contin, The connection to the Holocaust, ArtHood56 Gallery, 2018
Duo Exhibitions
Hagit Ben-Ami and Natasha Borman, ArtHood56 Gallery, 2018
Rafael Muci, The Way Miami, 2018
Group exhibitions
Jose Mora, International Kinetic Biennale, Art West Palm Beach, 2018
Pinta Miami, emerging artists, 2018
Sagamore Hotel, Sagamore Salon, 2018
ArtHood56 Gallery, emerging artists, Art Basel Week, 2017 - 2019
Design
2000- 2021, Freelance Designer
2006-2008, NYLOFT Showroom, NYC, Interior designer
1993- 1999, Israel, Freelance TV Commercials, Food Designer
1994-1997, Israel, Hershale’ – Founder and designer of children clothes
Education
2014, Schechter Institute, Master's Degree in Jewish Art Studies
2016, Maagalim, Vocational in Life Coach, Master Practitioner Certification
2011-2012, Columbia University, NY, Jewish Studies
2011- 2012, The City College of New York (CCNY), Museum Exhibition Analysis
2011, Yivo, New York Jewish Studies
2009-2014, Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Printmaking workshops
2009, Montclair State University (MSU), B.A. Fine Arts
2008-2014, Art School at Old Church, NJ, extensive courses in Printmaking, Sculpture
2001-2009, Ofra Shemesh Studio, New York, Oil painting and Watercolor
2001-2006, New York Studio School, Oil painting
1995-1997, Bar Giora College, Israel, Associate Degree in Interior Design
1990-1991, FIT, New York, Accessories Design
1990, School of Visual Arts, New York, Painting and Drawing courses
Memberships
Center for Contemporary Printmaking (CCP)
National Association of Women Artists (NAWA)
The Monotype Guild of New England (MGNE)