Daniel Baharier

Israel. He established and managed the country's third-largest sculpture bronze foundry in the 1980’s and early 1990s, showcasing his expertise and commitment to his chosen medium. Daniel's focus lies in portraying the human figure, capturing the vast range of human emotions, movements, and forms. His portfolio boasts an impressive collection of commissioned works, including a notable achievement in 1992 with the unveiling of Israel’s largest sculpture grouping in Rishon le Zion, consisting of 24 figures ranging from 2.5 to 3.5 meters in height. Additionally, Baharier’s works grace the Sculpture Park at the Wingate Institute, Israel's national sports center, where several of his sculptures, ranging from 2.5 to 4.5 meters in height, have found a home. A selection of his smaller sculptures has been on display at the park for over two decades. He also created a twice life-sized portrait of Michael "Misha" Kogan, the founder of Taito Corporations, for their Head Office in Tokyo. Daniel's artistic contributions are recognized by the prestigious Tel Aviv Museum of Art, where he has exhibited his works. His talent was further acknowledged when his artwork was chosen to represent his country at the World Jewish Ice Hockey Championship. In the 2010’s, he had the privilege of traveling to Spain, where he assisted the Danish sculptor Arse Ranslet in the casting process for his work. Daniel was chosen to carry out Manashe Kadishman final works, as the acclaimed artist was physically unable to continue his craft before his passing in 2015. This opportunity showcased Daniel's profound artistic understanding and respect for his fellow sculptor's legacy.I shape the steel rods to create armatures, I feel transported to a strange realm outside of the present time and place. When I take a piece of clay from the bin, that piece speaks to me and tells me what part it should become, fitting itself perfectly into the jigsaw puzzle of the overall piece. The act of creation becomes the sole focus within an unfocused world. My chosen mediums encompass the most plastic elements of the sculpture lexicon. I utilize microcrystalline wax for maquettes, which resembles working with room temperature bronze. This material is incredibly alive, requiring no preplanned metal armature. It can be molded in the hand, allowing for a continuous exploration of different angles and perspectives. From there, I transition to natural clay or plaster. Each of these offers rich possibilities for creating textures of varying hardness and softness. Inspiration for my pieces comes from various sources. I have created an entire series of sculptures based on mathematical theorems, incorporating concepts such as symmetry, parallel lines, and the Mobius strip. I also draw inspiration from everyday elements such as branches, plants, cracks in paving stones, or the shapes created by water as it meanders. I engage with subjects that deeply resonate with me, ranging from peace and the plight of peacemakers to the role of women in society and their treatment. My works have addressed themes like the "Me Too" movement as well as abuse and violence against women. Sometimes the process itself guides me. I am consistently drawn to the delicate dance between equilibrium and instability. I strive to capture movement, balance, rhythm and emotion in the bronze, freezing in time brief moments of deep meaning and beauty. Above all, I aim to convey a message of love and care to observers through the compositions and textures that I painstakingly craft within each piece. Beyond Israel, Baharier’s s sculptures adorn private collections worldwide, notably in France, Australia, the USA, and Japan. Throughout his career, Daniel has been the recipient of numerous bursaries and grants, recognizing his artistic contributions and supporting his creative endeavors.

Commissions Herzliya Artists House 2016 scrambled Eads Acum (אקו"ם) Prize 2013 and 2014 Prize given for the best singer, composer, writer, etc. (with another artist) Sheba Hospital Tel Hashomer – 20 reliefs 2 by 1 meter (with another artist) 2012 Wingate Institute Sculpture Garden –3 two and a half to four-and-a-half-meter high bronze sculptures- 2003-2006 World Jewish Ice Hockey Championship –bronze sculpture given as prize- July 2009 Boombamela Festival - Nitzanim Beach - 3 large scale sculptures for festival (4-6 meters high)-2007 Torah Crown, in bronze for Torah Ark in Synagogue – New York - 2003 Bomer Dance Competition – Bronze statuette First Prize – May 2002 Wingate Institute – 21 Small-scale bronze models for large (2 meter bronze) outdoor sculptures – from May 2001 Taito Corporation, Head Office - Tokyo, Japan - Portrait of founder Michael “Misha” Kogan - July 1999 Assaf HaRofeh Hospital - Portrait of Dr. Wim Malgo for entrance to The Dr. Wim Malgo Casualty Dept. (twice life-size) June 1998 Israel Furniture Center - Rishon Le Zion - 24 Large-Scale Sculptures (Carmel Shuk 2000) (3.5 meters high) at the time the largest commission of its type in Israel - installed June 1995 Tel Aviv Port - Large-Scale Outdoor Sculpture - Carnival B'Namal - installed May 1994 (Commissioned by Tel Aviv Municipality) Tel Aviv Beach - Sand Sculpture - “Fantasy of Legends” July-August 1993 (Commissioned by Tel Aviv Municipality) Leicester University - Public Commission - - installed 1979 Solo and Featured Exhibitions Canada Centre, Metulla - July 2009 in conjunction with the World Jewish Ice Hockey Championship Bayit Hagvul, Metulla – February 2009 Horace Richter - Jaffa– September- October 2007 Sheraton –Tel Aviv –May 2004 Suzanne Delal - Neve Zedek – Solo exhibition within framework of Bomer Dance Competition – May 2002 Tapu’ah V’Etz –“The Peace Sign” - Balfour School Gallery – January 2002 Eshkol Payis - Bet Hashmonai - May 1999 “Yefet 28” - “Lennon’s On Sale Again” - Jaffa April - May 1996 “Tapuach V’Etz” - Gallery of Balfour School, Tel-Aviv March-April 1996 Yad LeBanim - Rishon Le Zion January 1996 Yad LeBanim - Rehovot August 1995 Moshav Movement Gallery - Tel Aviv May-June 1995 Art Focus - Ephrat Gallery - Gordon St., Tel Aviv October-November 1994 R. A. Art - Jerusalem with Yigal Tumarkin June 1994 Gallery Rubint - Gordon St., Tel Aviv April-May 1994 Tara Gallery - Kibbutz Ga'ash April 1993 Leicester Festival - One Man Show June 1978 Selected Group Show Breaking borders David Yeline College Jerusalem May-August2022 Female male and all in between April-May 2022 Studio Soma curator Danielle Peleg Disability Arts Artura Rupin Academy October November 2021 Central Gallery Tel Aviv 2018 October-November “The Voice in Your Head – Art Changes Reality” – Herzliya Art Gallery and Artists’ House- Herzliya - November 2016 “Banish the Darkness” – Binyamin Gallery – Tel Aviv – November-December 2016 Dr. Fischer’s Envelopes for Peace Exhibition – March 2013, England Israeli Art Exhibition -Bank HaPoalim –March 2011 A Cup of Coffee - Horace Richter Gallery - Jaffa - December 2008 – January 2009 Gilda- Horace Richter – Jaffa - August 2008 Immigrant Artists exhibition - Jerusalem Theatre - September 2008 Second International Sand Sculpture Festival – Haifa – July 2006 First International Sand Sculpture Competition – Haifa – June 2005 Azrieli Towers – Tel Aviv – March 2004 Sheraton Moriah Hotel -Tel Aviv- January –February 2004 HaPoal Sportiada – Royal Garden Hotel – Eilat – September 2001 Tel Aviv Museum of Art - “Second-hand”: Original vs. Reproduction March 1997 - January 1998 Cooltan - “Pay Roll” - Elephant & Castle, London - November - December 1997 Cooltan - Brixton, London July 1995 National Sculpture Exhibition at Kibbutz Farod September 1994 Gallery 13 - Soho, New York 1993 ArtExpo - Javitz Center - New York March 1993 E.L.I. - Israeli Assoc. for Child Protection - Group Show - Tel Aviv Hilton 1990 Commonwealth Institute London Group Shows July-August 1978 and 1979 [Cont’d Page 2] Teaching Old City of Jaffa Art College - 1990- 2004 – bronze casting, mould-making and welding. Old City of Jaffa Art College - 1994-2004 - sculpture and techniques-“chicken wire plaster, clay, welding, plastics, etc “Du Siach Organization” 2001-2002 - I volunteered to give a special course in drawing to encourage dialogue between religious and secular artists. The Computer Art College, Tel Aviv–head of art department 2000-2002 drawing, painting, sculpture and animation Meimad School of Art, Tel Aviv 1986-87- sculpture Seminar for artists from Moshav Movement- May 1995 Selected Reviews Radio Radio Radius 100 FM - with Rivka Michaeli April 1996 Galei Zahal (IDF Army Radio) May 1996 Radio Radius 100 FM - English Show May 1996 Television Gvanim - Cable Television - Rishon le Zion January 1996 Local cable television program - Rehovot August 1995 Tevel - Cable Television May 1995 Tevel - Cable Television July 1993 Newspapers/Periodicals Haaretz- July 2009 Mekomon- July 2009 The Jerusalem Post-weekend supplement The Metro June 24th 2005 The Jerusalem Post – weekend supplement January 21st 2000 The Jerusalem Post - City Lights May 3rd 1996 Maquette [published by The International Sculpture Center] March 1995 Building and Architecture [Hebrew professional journal] No. 41 1995 The New Aliyon (a journal on Israel) - Featured in article on immigrant artists - April 1997 Books/Articles written by myself Imagine-Shalom book accompanying Lennon’s On Sale Again [with Michelle Baharier]

John Cass College- Whitechapel London Simon de Montfort University Leicester with Sydney Harpley A.R.A Hertfordshire College of Art and Design [with John W Mills & Michael Gillespie Betzalel Academy of Art - JerusalemI shape the steel rods to create armatures, I feel transported to a strange realm outside of the present time and place. When I take a piece of clay from the bin, that piece speaks to me and tells me what part it should become, fitting itself perfectly into the jigsaw puzzle of the overall piece. The act of creation becomes the sole focus within an unfocused world. My chosen mediums encompass the most plastic elements of the sculpture lexicon. I utilize microcrystalline wax for maquettes, which resembles working with room temperature bronze. This material is incredibly alive, requiring no preplanned metal armature. It can be molded in the hand, allowing for a continuous exploration of different angles and perspectives. From there, I transition to natural clay or plaster. Each of these offers rich possibilities for creating textures of varying hardness and softness. Inspiration for my pieces comes from various sources. I have created an entire series of sculptures based on mathematical theorems, incorporating concepts such as symmetry, parallel lines, and the Mobius strip. I also draw inspiration from everyday elements such as branches, plants, cracks in paving stones, or the shapes created by water as it meanders. I engage with subjects that deeply resonate with me, ranging from peace and the plight of peacemakers to the role of women in society and their treatment. My works have addressed themes like the "Me Too" movement as well as abuse and violence against women. Sometimes the process itself guides me. I am consistently drawn to the delicate dance between equilibrium and instability. I strive to capture movement, balance, rhythm and emotion in the bronze, freezing in time brief moments of deep meaning and beauty. Above all, I aim to convey a message of love and care to observers through the compositions and textures that I painstakingly craft within each piece.