Gabriel Orozco. I connect to the way he speaks of art, and I find his thoughts on photography very interesting. He has a special artistic philosophy. He, like me, is not a conventional studio artist, and he has given me the freedom to be honest about what I'm interested in. I love that all of his photographs are basically photographed sculpture; each work is a sign for action. He sculpts and then photographs it. His interventions are so minor, and I find it very touching. He shows, in a very precise way, how photography and sculpture link.
My practice is not steady and keeps developing continuously. However, it usually includes a long process of collecting materials through observation and wandering around. I take photos with my phone all the time, not sure what I would use them for. After a while, I look back at what I've 'collected' and try to create connections. I constantly collect and connect. I aim to create new contexts but also to show things as they are. I am influenced by everyday life - I observe moments that are poetic and sculptural that may miss the eye if one doesn't look close enough. These moments that are always there, but if you keep observing them, you might discover some delicate nuances. I'd be happy if my works refine someone's observations.
I was the girl with the camera. It started when I was in 9th grade, with my grandfather's passing, when I inherited all of his cameras. After I completed my military service, I decided to study photography, since it was something I was passionate about. I chose VIZO in Haifa because I was dating someone from Northern Israel, and we wanted to live together. In the end, we broke up before my first year even started.
Throughout my BFA, I realized that I'm interested in art beyond photography. I moved to Tel Aviv after my graduation and searched for an artists' community. I find it important to be part of an artists' group, where people can relate to what you're going through. That's why I joined P8, a cooperative gallery. I believe in platforms that provide space for artists that are not represented by commercial galleries.
Shir Lusky, 34, interdisciplinary artist. Lives in Ramat Gan.
