Selected Works
Born in 1967 in a small village in the south of Israel, Eitan Vitkon is an acclaimed contemporary photographer whose work has been exhibited and applauded worldwide.
Born in 1967 in a small village in the south of Israel, Eitan Vitkon is an acclaimed contemporary photographer whose work has been exhibited and applauded worldwide. In 1996, Eitan moved to New York from Tel Aviv, to continue studying architecture, eventually receiving a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Pratt Institute in 1999. It was during his studies that he developed a passion for photography, using the camera to sustain a creative mental space away from the more demanding and often rigid architecture pursuits. His interest in urbanism and design from a physical and emotional standpoint inevitably spilled into his image making, culminating in what is now an impressive body of work spanning close to 15 years. The shift from architecture to photography was bound to happen – in essence, photography provides exaltation on a sustained level, whereas architecture’s exuberant lure seldom lasts past the conceptual stages. Now a seasoned artist, Vitkon’s visual lexicon shows significant shifts in perspective and subject matter over the years, although still preserving intact his reverence for form, the passing of time and most recently, his Israeli origins.
Vitkon’s first works effectively explored subjects through his unique perspective, using only a camera. In the subsequent years, Eitan’s self-taught visual language became his signature. This auto-didactic style has enabled movement from subject to subject while maintaining a continuous theme throughout. Over the course of the last fifteen years, Vitkon’s photography has gradually shifted from manipulating architectural landmarks and urban-landscapes to focusing on passage of time in fast-paced environments.
His latest body of work examines the energy of the moment by encapsulating time in urban centers, civic spaces, and city sidewalks. These lively still frames evoke both curiosity and confusion. Eitan’s work delves into the unmatched speed of urban life, where the realities of tranquility and chaos are oftentimes blurred.
Vitkon explains, “All work is pure photography and not computer generated. The manipulations on the images occur while shooting through the set of mirrors water, glass and chromed surfaces. The body of work is based on the notion of movement and duration. The subject matter, as well as the technical tool being the camera, are both challenged to their maximums. I am a painter and architect by training; however, I am drawn to the camera to achieve the timeless spatial territory between real and surreal. Each project begins with intensive observation, mostly urban landscape and architecture landmarks that unfold into a new self. By capturing moments and time, I seek hidden significance and intangible truths. My work strips the skin of reality into new time textures and depths of the surface we live in.”
Exhibitions
2018
“Blowing the Wind” Weizman Institute Gallery, Israel; “As Longer One Looks” Mia-Zink Gallery, Germany
2017
“A Fly in the Ointment” Dimona City Gallery, Israel
2016
“Eitan Vitkon Photography” Elma Center for Art, Israel
2015
“Thorns” Emmanuel Fremin Gallery, New York; “Optimistic Apocalyptic” International Photo 15 TLV, Israel
2014
Tornoto Art Canada, Zemack Gallery Toronto, Canada; “The Story of the Olive Tree” Umm el-Fahem Gallery Umm el-Fahem, Israel; “Soul whispers” PH-Broking Modena, Italy; Tel Aviv International Photo, Corridor Gallery Tel Aviv, Israel; SCOPE NY 3 Artist with Corridor Gallery New York, New York
2013
“Tel Aviv” Renew Yad Le-Banim Tel Aviv, Israel; “Mazhav HAuma” Zochrot Gallery Tel Aviv, Israel; “No Masks” Zoha Gallery Tel Aviv, Israel; SCOPE Mimai 4 Artist show, Corridor Gallery, Tel Aviv, Israel; “Whispers” (14 Works Installation) Kettrer & Kunst Gallery Berlin, Germany; “A Virtual Memorial Vilnius 2013″ (16 Works Installation); MARKERS 9- Auxiliary exhibition held during the 55TH Venice Biennale 2013 Venice, Italy; One artist Presentation Fresh Paint 6 Art Fair, Zemack Gallery Tel Aviv 2013 Tel Aviv, Israel; “TLV Photo 2013” Tel Aviv, Israel; “Minyan” Ministry of Culture Gallery Prague, Czech republic
2012
“Peeling” Noass Galerry Riga Latvia as part of “A Virtual Memorial Riga 2012”; “Convergence” Janko Dada Museum Ein Hod, Israel; “Limbo” two men show, Tirosh Gallery Jaffa, Israel; “Summer” Zemach Gallery Tel Aviv, Israel; Tina B Festival Prague, Czech republic
Zemach Gallery Tel Aviv, Israel; Hundred Years Gallery London, United Kingdom; 9th art KARLSRUHE, Contempop Gallery Munich, Germany; TLV Photo 2012 Tel Aviv, Israel
EPOS 3: International Art Film Festival video projection Tel Aviv Museum of Art Tel Aviv, Israel
2011
“Memories in a box” MishKanot Gallery Jerusalem, Israel; “Imaginary Homeland” Mina Gallery 32 Cooper Square New York, New York; “Venice- me’moire” Zemach Gallery Tel Aviv, Israel; “Through Danna Eye’s” Rubin Museum Tel Aviv, Israel; “Hubris of Passion” Horace Richter Gallery Tel Aviv, Israel; “Port Life” Kavim Gallery Tel Aviv, Israel
2010
“Wander-Fool” Raw-Art Gallery Tel Aviv, Israel; “Fation and Art” Raw Art Gallery Tel Aviv, Israel; Galley Kavim Tel Aviv, Israel; Fresh Paint No-3 Gallery Sector
2009
“Meduza Hope” video installation horas Richter gallery Tel Aviv, Israel; “Biotop” horas Richter gallery Tel Aviv, Israel; “Fresh Paint” israeli emerging artist Tel Aviv, Israel; “Memories” Eight Plus Gallery Tel Aviv, Israel; “100 to Tel Aviv” Horace Richter Gallery Jaffa Tel Aviv, Israel
2008
Inside Israel – Exhibiiton in Chongqing, China.; “Fresh Paint” israeli emerging artist Tel Aviv, Israel; “Burning land” Horace Richter Gallery Jaffa Tel Aviv, Israel; “Hakol Dinami Mami” Tirosh Gallery Jaffa, Israel
2007
“Fresh” 45 Gallery, florentin Tel Aviv, Israel; “Food Processor” Eight Plus Gallery Tel Aviv, Israel; “Shoot” Zoa Gallery Tel Aviv, Israel
2006
“View” Raw-Art Gallery Tel Aviv, Israel; “White City” The Bialik Gallery Tel Aviv, Israel
2004
“New York New Work” Givhataim City Gallery Givhataim, Israel; “New York New Work” Haifa Gallery Haifa, Israel
2003
“Bridging Memories” Clockwork-Apple Gallery New York, New York
2002
“D.U.M.B.O Arts” New York, New York; “Eickhlot Gallery” 427 Broadway New York, New York; “Juried Alumni Exhibition” Schfler Gallery New York, New York; “Skizum Studio Gallery” Wuehlischstasse Berlin, Germany
2001
“Photography of Illusions” Broadway Window Gallery New York, New York; “D.U.M.B.O Direct Art” New York, New York; “D.U.M.B.O Arts” New York, New York
2000
“It’s all in your Mind” CBGB’s Gallery New York, New York; “D.U.M.B.O Art” New York, New York
1999
“Angel Orenaz Foundation” New York, New York; “D.U.M.B.O Arts” New York, New York
ART FAIRS
Art Market San Francisco | 2016
Apr 27 - May 1, 2016