Arik Levy
“Creation is an uncontrolled muscle” according to Arik Levy (born in 1963). Artist, technician, photographer, designer, video artist: Levy is a multifaceted professional whose works are exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums around the world. Mostly known for his sculptures including the Rock series, installations, limited editions and art projects, Levy nevertheless states that "The world is made up of people, not objects." Born in Israel, then moved to Europe after his first participation in a group sculpture exhibition in Tel-Aviv in 1986, Levy currently works in an atelier in Paris. His is an unconventional education, having dedicated a lot of time to surfing in his country of origin, as well as to his art and graphic design studio. After completing his studies at the Art Center Europe in Switzerland, he graduated in Industrial Design in 1991. After a period spent in Japan, where he consolidated his ideas by creating products and works of art for exhibitions, Levy returned to Europe where he given his artistic contribution in another field, that of contemporary dance and opera with the preparation of various sets. Creating his atelier meant a return to his first love, art and industrial design, as well as other branches of his multifaceted talent. Considering himself now more than anything else an artist "of feeling", Arik Levy continues to contribute considerably to our internal and external environment, with works of public sculpture, as well as creating complete environments suitable for multiple uses. "Life is a system of signs and symbols," he says, "where nothing is quite as it appears."
