BIOGRAPHY
Israeli, b. 1974
Elad Kopler is a prominent Israeli painter renowned for large-scale works that navigate the boundaries between urban-apocalyptic landscapes and vibrant, emotional abstraction. Kopler holds an MFA from the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design and is widely recognized for his mastery of color theory, using chromatic intensity to evoke profound mental and emotional states.
His practice investigates the interplay between logical reasoning and raw emotion, often utilizing a dialogue between structured grids and expressive, chaotic brushwork. By exploring the sculptural qualities of paint and the transition from two to three dimensions, Kopler’s work grapples with the very nature of the medium – drawing inspiration from Modernist masters such as De Kooning and Mondrian while maintaining a contemporary, clinical-critical perspective on deserted environments.
Exhibition History
Kopler has exhibited extensively at leading institutions and galleries. Selected exhibitions include:
- Nahum Gutman Museum of Art, Tel Aviv (Dread & Delight, 2018)
- Tel Aviv Museum of Art (Temperatures, 2013)
- Litvak Contemporary, Tel Aviv
- Hamidrasha Gallery, Beit Berl
Collections & Awards
Kopler’s works are held in prestigious public and private collections globally. He is the recipient of numerous accolades for his contribution to contemporary Israeli painting.
Public Collections:
- Tel Aviv Museum of Art
- Petach Tikva Museum of Art
- Bank Hapoalim Collection
- Philip Hofer Collection (NY, USA)
- Sam & Yael Bacharach Collection (NY, USA)
Selected Awards:
- The Rappaport Prize for Young Painters
- America-Israel Cultural Foundation Grant
- Hamidrasha School of Art Scholarship Award
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