This exhibition presents a diverse collection of works made by Shony Rivnay, consisting of
never before seen pieces from 2001, 2004, 2005 and 2015, and one painting made this year.
Each work can be viewed as isolated and autonomous, claimed by its own merit. Yet, these
oeuvres also become fragments of a larger constellation or ensemble, transforming the gallery
into a highly energized site. These works behave as separate radars, charged with tension and
energy, as though signaling to one another within an expandable system of symbols and
meanings. This accumulation of materials and their unveiling in 2020 is no coincidence – they
have resurfaced in a tumultuous period of time, where upheaval and chaos around the world are
surging rapidly. The context of these specific works resonates with the current social, political
and economic conditions we are facing today, and further underscores the uncertainties that
have exacerbated due to the global pandemic. Their reemergence is powerful and timely and
couldn’t be more inspiring – every piece hits a nerve and extends beyond the gallery.
Curator: Shlomit Dror
