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Erella Teitler
erella@etzconst.com
www.erellaart.com
Erella Teitler is a multi media artist who works in collage, mixed media, altered books and mono prints. Born in Israel, she has lived in Burma, Canada, Nigeria, and Cameroon before moving to the United States. As an artist she has been influenced by the many cultures, music styles, colors and landscapes she has experienced. Her mother and aunts also inspired her creativity through their work as fiber artists.
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree at David YellinTeacher’s College in Israel, Erella used her creative talents as a teaching tool throughout the United States, Africa, and Israel. A few years ago Erella began pursuing her own artistic talents, starting a business in jewelry making and exploring mixed media art.
“I have a fascination with the thought, “What would happen if…” and I love to experiment with color, placement, and texture. My art is constantly evolving and changing as I experiment with new techniques and materials. Recently, my work has been primarily using collage and mixed-media, as these mediums are so exciting for me. In fact, at times, using collage and mixed-media almost feels like an addiction.
I love the look and feel of papers, fabrics and metals, and I like to create texture in my work. I am most drawn to warm and glowing colors like red, orange, copper and gold. My work frequently includes layers of handmade papers, stamps, paint, texture, found objects, inks, metallic’s, gold leaf, fabric, and elements from nature, such as leaves and flowers. Often, when a piece is almost finished with a piece, I’ll spend some time looking at it to determine what is needed to complete it. Inevitably, I will be moved to make some finishing touches; a process that feels as if the piece is creating itself.
My inspiration comes from my surroundings, from nature, and from my life. I draw upon my past and my present, as well as from the various cultures that I’ve been exposed to, and from the history of my people. For others, I hope that my work brings about wonderment, discovery and re-discovery-- seeing things in a new or different way.”
Erella is a member of: Women Painters West, Collage Artists of America, Southern California Women’s Caucus for Art, and LA Experimental Artists. Her work is in private collections in Israel, Canada, and the United States.
EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS
2009 “ImproviZations 4,” LA Experimental Artists, Sherman Oaks, CA.
2009 “10TH Anniversary All Group Exhibition,” Valley Institute of Visual Art, Los Angeles, CA
2009 “E-Collage-Ical,” Collage Artists of America, Los Angeles, CA. 2009
2009 “Asian Theme,” Bravo, Pasadena, CA. *** “Nature Inspired,” SushiKo, Los Angeles
2009 “Red and Yellow,” Mashu Mashu, Hollywood, CA
2008 “Winter Juried Exhibit,” VIVA Gallery, Sherman Oaks*** “Red,” Bravo, Pasadena, CA
2008 “My Way,” VIVA Gallery, Sherman Oaks, CA
2008 “Frida Kahlo,” Picture This, Long Beach, CA
2008 “ImproviZations 3,” LA Experimental Artists, Sherman Oaks, CA
2008 “Summer Juried Exhibition,” Valley Institute of Visual Art, Los Angeles,
2008 “New Year Show,” Burbank Creative Arts Center, Burbank, CA
2007 “LA Experimental Artists,” Bravo, Pasadena, CA
2007 “Imagine: A Visual Arts Exhibit,” University of Judaism, Bel Air, CA
2007 “Fall Juried Exhibition,” VIVA Gallery, Sherman Oaks, CA
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* None of the artworks may be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Artist