The diaries were presented in a solo exhibition at Camera Obscura and in a group exhibition at the Sommer Gallery. He later adorned the diaries with illustrations and drawings. Since 1995 he has lived and worked from his studio in Tel Aviv.īetween the ages of 17 and 32, he wrote about forty diaries, sketchbooks and artist books in which he wrote daily and described his thoughts, experiences and feelings and his struggle with his homosexual sexual orientations. He has been painting since 1989 and since 1999 earns a living only from selling art.
Peretz is a graduate of the Center for Visual Arts in Be'er Sheva, where he studied from 1989-1992. He worked for 15 years in education in therapeutic settings for children and taught art and movement. In the IDF, he served in the Artillery Corps. Rafi has a twin brother, industrial designer Miki Peretz (married to curator Revital Ben-Asher Peretz). Was born into a traditional family and grew up in Jerusalem. It is not known how many copies were made after the edition run ended. This includes works made-to-order, or prints on demand. The number of works produced has been determined and included in the listing. This means that every work of art is unique and there will never be another identical one. One-of-a-kind works of art are also known as “OOAK” artworks. Each work bears great similarities to the original. It could also refer to a prototype or a model from which other works can be made. Original Artwork could also refer to the first work, which is always preceding all others. They reach a greater audience than originals and act as a tonic against commodification. While they may be less valuable for different reasons, reproductions and copies have had a tremendous impact on our experience. For workshop paintings that bear evidence of master craftsmanship, this attribution must be further qualified. Mixed media includes oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings.
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