Out of the endless creativity of the Sea...
a story on rehabilitation and conservation of a sea...
and of a human being...
Israeli artist Amos Gazit’s underwater photography and artworks is an organic extension of his years-long rehabilitation from three serious war wounds which left him physically, psychologically, and morally shattered - The sea was the context of Amos’ rejuvenation.
He spent countless hours diving among coral reefs, walking along the shore, and meeting people whose lives and livelihoods depend on the sea and its environment - Studying and documenting the marine environment and participating in international efforts to rehabilitate it from the ravages of civilization.
Over 30 years, Amos has served as a member of various conservation and research organizations - primarily in countries and islands in Southeast Asia and the South Caribbean - and since 2006, in collaboration with the University of Illinois (UI) and since 2022 with Oregon State University (OSU) and Prof. Edward Feser - in the development and promotion of academic and research programs that combine ecological, environmental, economic, social and urban development (https://www.seedislands.org).
Led by his imagination, moral values and creativity, Amos has documented over the years the sights, colours, movement and sensations of the sea and its natural ability, and almost precisely, to undergo a process of self-healing of overcoming and regenerating from severe injuries, as Amos experienced.
Printed on canvas, tempered glass, aluminium, and rocks - His works are presented in exhibitions, galleries, applied in interior and exterior design (murals, furniture, gardens, and pools) and are integrated in an underwater instalment (built of natural rocks) that helps preserve and restore the marine and coastal environment.
His works have been exhibited in individual and group exhibitions in Israel, Italy and the United States, and have been published in articles, books and art sites around the world.
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Exhibitions & Publications
Solo Exhibitions:
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2021 - "STORIES OF THE (VANISHING) SEA" - Central Library, Tel-Aviv University, Israel
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2021 - "SEA'S STORIES" - Beit H'alochem, Tel Aviv, Israel
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2020 - "ANOTHER POSSIBILITY OF A SEA - INVASIVE SPECIES +" – Einan Gallery, Modi'in, Israel
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2020 - "ANOTHER POSSIBILITY OF A SEA - INVASIVE SPECIES" – Rebecca Crown Gallery at the Jerusalem Theatre, Jerusalem, Israel
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2019 - "POSSIBILITY OF A SEA - INVASIVE SPECIES" - Cinematheque Tel-Aviv, Israel
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2018 - "POSSIBILITY OF A SEA" - Beit H'alochem, Tel Aviv, Israel
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2014 - "THERE'S A SEA" – Artist's Gallery Ramat Aviv Mall, Tel Aviv, Israel
Group Exhibitions:
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2022 – "Art Expo New York" - Pier 36, NYC, USA
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2021 – "SPECTRUM MIAMI" - Miami Beach, FL, USA
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2021 – “BREAKING WALLS” – Artura Gallery, Israel
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2020 – "NATALE EN ARTE 2020" - Galleria Arte Sempione, Rome, Italy
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2020 – "ART AS WAY OF LIFE" – The Music and Arts Hall, Ra'anana, Israel
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2020 – "ABSTRACT" – Virtual Exhibition.
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2018-19 – "CONTEMPORARY VENICE" – The Room Contemporary Art Space, Venice, Italy
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2018 – "ART TAKES MIAMI" - Miami Beach, FL, USA
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2018 – "ART TAKES SOHO" - New York, NY, USA
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2018 - "MONEY TALKS" – Ein Hod Gallery, Israel
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2015 – "SCOPE MIAMI" – Miami Beach, FL, USA
Publications and Awards:
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2022 - Story of my life, from a TV chanel: https://youtu.be/1uEB8tuzr7A
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2021 (April) - Le interviste di Marta Lock: Amos Gazit, quando il mondo sottomarino diventa opera d’arte – Il Mondo Che C'è (ilmondochece.com)
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2021 - Catalogue of the International Prize Dante Alighieri, - Italy
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2021 - Catalogue of The Best Modern and Contemporary Artists 2021 (8 artworks) - Italy
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2021 - Catalogue of the International Prize David Michelangelo - Italy
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2020 - Catalogue of the International Prize Raffaello & Canova - Italy
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"Invasive Species". Jerusalem Post (art section), December 12, 2019
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2020 (January 5) - "Haunting undersea photos by a wounded Israeli vet", Israel21C (online international magazine),
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2015 - "THE NATURAL WORLD" A Select Collection of Works – Album of works displayed at the 15th annual SCOPE Art Show on Miami Beach in 2015.
Professional Concept
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Marine and coastal zones conservation and management - Policy and strategy planning, consulting, guidance and on-site ecosystem management and implementation;
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Social and economic development - Scientific and Ecotourism development;
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Design, Art, and Documentation;
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Marine and earth sciences - Integrated cross-disciplinary research on sustainability in marine and coastal contexts, holistic teaching using islands as a study context with unique challenges
Amos Gazit
Marine and Coastal Zones Conservation, Development & Management
Independent Specialist & member of the SEED Consortium
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