Ziv Cooper Originals

Coming from a background in architecture, Ziv Cooper is influenced by the forms and rational structure of urban landscapes. Rather than recreate the iconic scenes and familiar tableaux however, he seeks out the hidden spaces and facades of the city reflected in the rain, or illuminated by sunlight or streetlamps. The combination of surfaces, materials and geometric compositions, as well as the relationship between light and its reflections, are his main sources of inspiration. Working almost exclusively in oils, Ziv attacks each canvas with bold, rapid strokes, first with palette knives and then with brushes. Depending on the time of day, the weather conditions, or sometimes simply his mood, his palette may feature peaceful greys, intense blacks and blues, or bright gusts of pink, yellow and orange. The colours he uses reflect not only the scene, but also his own emotional state making each work deeply personal.