Binyamin Basteker

Binyamin Basteker, Urban Landscape , 2022 oil on canvas 60 x 80 cm

2023

Raquel Sanchez Freedom , 2022 oil on canvas 110 x 140 cm 43 x 55 in Influenced by the Impressionist and Modern masters, Raquel's personal style in re...

Raquel Sanchez Courage , 2022 oil on canvas 110 x 140 cm Influenced by the Impressionist and Modern masters, Raquel's personal style in recent years ...

Binyamin Basteker The Mighty Waves, 2023 oil on canvas 60 x 80 cm 24 x 31 in Binyamin Basteker was born in Mumbai in 1953. Growing up in a family of artists, his unique talent was discovered at a very early age. He perfected the art of portraiture and color while still living in India. Following his immigration to Israel in 1969, he studied with the modern Israeli masters and was considered to be one of the promising young abstract artists of the 1980s. In the mid-1980s he became observant and ceased to exhibit his work. The artist’s inaugural solo exhibition of oil paintings entitled “Stones that Speak” set Basteker apart from the mainstream of “modern” Jewish, religious painters. Whereas in many instances the theme of the painting, whether it be the Kotel or Jerusalem or the wealth of themes available to the observant artist, becomes the goal of the artist, Basteker relates to the “theme” as the “excuse” for the painting. Basteker searches for balance and harmony in his life and translates this to color and texture and motion. Nothing is his work is arbitrary. Every stroke and splash, every line and curve contribute to the perfect composition. The artist’s selection of tools, a result of an immediate inspiration, greatly affects the application of the color and texture. His works are sophisticated and worthy of deep examination. Tremendous layers of thought and spirituality are engraved in each and every work. Yet to the casual viewer, the paintings are aesthetically pleasing on a very simplistic level. On first glance, we see a beautiful bouquet or garden. Yet as the viewer’s eye travels and dissects the composition, we might imagine a maestro conducting a symphony orchestra or a pianist’s graceful fingers dancing over the keyboard. “Jerusalem Flowers” are unique to the Holy City...

Binyamin Basteker Urban Landscape, 2022 oil on canvas 60 x 80 cm 24 x 31 in Binyamin Basteker was born in Mumbai in 1953. Growing up in a family of artists, his unique talent was discovered at a very early age. He perfected the art of portraiture and color while still living in India. Following his immigration to Israel in 1969, he studied with the modern Israeli masters and was considered to be one of the promising young abstract artists of the 1980s. In the mid-1980s he became observant and ceased to exhibit his work. The artist’s inaugural solo exhibition of oil paintings entitled “Stones that Speak” set Basteker apart from the mainstream of “modern” Jewish, religious painters. Whereas in many instances the theme of the painting, whether it be the Kotel or Jerusalem or the wealth of themes available to the observant artist, becomes the goal of the artist, Basteker relates to the “theme” as the “excuse” for the painting. Basteker searches for balance and harmony in his life and translates this to color and texture and motion. Nothing is his work is arbitrary. Every stroke and splash, every line and curve contribute to the perfect composition. The artist’s selection of tools, a result of an immediate inspiration, greatly affects the application of the color and texture. His works are sophisticated and worthy of deep examination. Tremendous layers of thought and spirituality are engraved in each and every work. Yet to the casual viewer, the paintings are aesthetically pleasing on a very simplistic level. On first glance, we see a beautiful bouquet or garden. Yet as the viewer’s eye travels and dissects the composition, we might imagine a maestro conducting a symphony orchestra or a pianist’s graceful fingers dancing over the keyboard. “Jerusalem Flowers” are unique to the Holy City...

Binyamin Basteker Heavenly Ocean oil on canvas 90 x 80 cm

Binyamin Basteker Spring Flowers , 2023 oil on canvas 70 x 60 cm 28 x 24 in Binyamin Basteker was born in Mumbai in 1953. Growing up in a family of artists, his unique talent was ...

Doug Freed attempts to capture the mystical light found in natural atmospheric effects: the haze in the distance on humid summer days, the overcast gloom of winter skies, and the sof...

Landscape with multiple readings, where the viewer's gaze can form its own imaginary universe

A fine period Abstract Expressionist oil painting by noted American artist, Alexander M. Bing (1878 - 1959), signed 'AMB' lower right. Gallery label from ...

This contemporary artwork by Alex Hook Krioutchkov depicts a impressionistic panorama of the renowned London capital. A palette of cool, blue tones is imparted by the artist to descr...

A recent sojourn to India has provided a very productive creative period for Francesca Owen. Her palette reflects the warmth, spice and amazing colours of the subcontinent. These myr...

Large scale abstract landscape of a city inspired by graffiti painted in the style of Abstract Expressionism. Signed by artist in lower right corner. Currently unframed, but framing ...