Calman Shemi

Calman Shemi

Pioneer of Technique

A master of his craft, Calman Shemi is known for his diverse range of techniques and his ability to bring new life to traditional art forms. From his soft paintings to his lacquer works and window paintings, each piece showcases his dedication to exploration and innovation. With a career spanning decades, Shemi's reputation as a talented and creative artist continues to grow. His art invites the viewer to discover something new and unexpected, making it an experience that is truly one-of-a-kind.

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  • Rainbow

    Rainbow

    Rainbow
    Calman Shemi
    140 x 170 cm | 55 x 67 in
  • Central Park Jazz - Diptych

    Central Park Jazz - Diptych

    Central Park Jazz - Diptych
    Calman Shemi
    80 x 240 cm | 31 x 94 in
  • Leaves

    Leaves

    Leaves
    Calman Shemi
    120 x 180 cm | 47 x 71 in
  • Fortissimo

    Fortissimo

    Fortissimo
    Calman Shemi
    120 x 180 cm | 47 x 71 in
  • Evening on the City of Truth

    Evening on the City of Truth

    Evening on the City of Truth
    Calman Shemi
    120 x 180 cm | 47 x 71 in
  • Joy

    Joy

    Joy
    Calman Shemi
    120 x 180 cm | 47 x 71 in
  • Golden Notes – Diptych

    Golden Notes – Diptych

    Golden Notes – Diptych
    Calman Shemi
    120 x 360 cm | 47 x 142 in
  • Flower Field in London – Silver

    Flower Field in London – Silver

    Flower Field in London – Silver
    Calman Shemi
    120 x 180 cm | 47 x 71 in
  • Jerusalem Through My Window

    Jerusalem Through My Window

    Jerusalem Through My Window
    Calman Shemi
    150 x 40 cm | 59 x 16 in
  • Arlequino – Gold

    Arlequino – Gold

    Arlequino – Gold
    Calman Shemi
    120 x 180 cm | 47 x 71 in
  • Flower Field in Paris – Silver

    Flower Field in Paris – Silver

    Flower Field in Paris – Silver
    Calman Shemi
    120 x 180 cm | 47 x 71 in
  • Roma

    Roma

    Roma
    Calman Shemi
    80 x 120 cm | 31 x 47 in

About Calman Shemi

Originally born in Mendoza, Argentina in 1939, Calman Shemi is an artist who works in sculpture and paints. A graduate of the school of Sculpture and Ceramics in Mendoza, Calman now uses his formal education and his uniquely developed painting techniques to create original artworks distinctive from anything ever seen before. At age 13 Shemi began his artistic studies in pottery and sculpture. At this time he was guided and nurtured by the famed Italian-Argentinean sculptor Libero Badii. Through Badii, he learned artistic and philosophical principles that he has applied to his art ever since. In 1961, at age 20, Calman Shemi settled in Kibbutz Carmia and lived there for the next 20 years working as a sculptor with wood and clay. After immigrating there, Shemi had the opportunity to study under the German-Israeli sculptor Rudi Lehmann, one of the pioneers of sculpture in the Middle East. Though sculpture dominated his early years as an artist, Calman Shemi developed the idea of the “soft painting” medium in 1977. Many artists strive to challenge themselves with new artistic mediums. Calman Shemi has done so by developing two unique techniques of paintings: his “lacquer paintings” and “window paintings.” His “lacquer” and “window” paintings are reminiscent of ancient techniques used to create art in Japan and China centuries ago.

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