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About Artist:

Eliezer Weishoff (Hebrew: born 1938) is a master of numerous fine art disciplines, active in Israel since the 1950s. Eliezer Weishoff 9-11 Memorial Monument, Emek HaArazim, 2009 Sea Promenade, Rishon LeZion, four stylized sculpted birds forming arches, cast in polymeric substances, 4.5m high, 1993 Jewish National Fund forest emblem, cast in colored polymeric substances Pigeons over Jerusalem, Oil Painting on Canvas Rebirth Sculpture in Rishon le Zion, Steel Construction plated with textured copper and cast aluminum, symbolizing the rebirth of Israel up to 1948, height 9m, 1998 He was born in Jerusalem and lived in the neighborhood of Mahaneh Yehuda, which became a source of inspiration for his many paintings and sculptures. He studied at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design began in 1954, when he was 16. At the end of his first year of studies, he earned a scholarship for the continuation of his study, and graduated with distinction in 1958. In 1968 he returned to Bezalel as a lecturer and instructor. He served in the Israel Defense Forces, as illustrator and art editor of the "Bemahaneh Gadna" Newspaper. When released from the army, he began his artistic work, concentrating on painting, sculpture and artistic prints. In 1967 he held his first one-man show in Tel Aviv. Since then, he has exhibited his works in one-man shows, both in Israel and around the world. Weishoff's works of art are an integral part of the State of Israel, excelling in their artistic expression. Recognized as celebrated art, they have gained international renown. Weishoff's monumental art both embellishes the landscape and conveys a clear educational, cultural and artistic message. His memorial sites, characterized by their original and unique style, constitute tangible expressions of remembrance, which Weishoff has achieves through skillful use of symbolic language. His sculptures and monuments blend harmoniously with the landscape and become part of it. Sculpted Monuments Sculptures and monuments created by Weishoff adorn many sites and squares around Israel. Each of his works tells a story and represents an event that the onlooker quickly recognizes. In honor of the thousands who perished in the September 11 attacks, Weishoff created the famous Memorial Monument, which stands in Emek Arazim at the entrance to Jerusalem, as well as an Israel State Medal and Postage Stamp. His other monuments include the "Peace" Statue, "Rebirth" in Rishon LeZion, "Seven Species" in the Knesset Building in Jerusalem and the "Bird" that he created for the Jewish National Fund, which can be seen at many different locations throughout Israel. Weishoff created the Kinetic Sculpture for the magnificent Carnival Cruise Superliner "Sensation", in addition to twelve mural paintings that adorn the decks of the ship. Sculptures Weishoff's array of sculpted animals can be seen on exhibition in art galleries. These interestingly textured cast bronze sculptures were created after he had closely watched the animals in their natural surroundings and zoos.