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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  • Notes Silver Vertical

    Notes Silver Vertical

    Notes Silver Vertical
    Calman Shemi
    120 x 180 cm | 47 x 71 in
  • Music in the Street

    Music in the Street

    Music in the Street
    Calman Shemi
    140 x 170 cm | 55 x 67 in

  • Red Notes

    Red Notes
    Calman Shemi
    30 x 40 cm | 12 x 16 in
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    Gold Notes

    Gold Notes
    Calman Shemi
    40 x 30 cm | 16 x 12 in
  • Notes Gold Vertical - Diptych

    Notes Gold Vertical - Diptych

    Notes Gold Vertical - Diptych
    Calman Shemi
    150 x 140 cm | 59 x 55 in
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    Pink Notes

    Pink Notes
    Calman Shemi
    180 x 120 cm | 71 x 47 in
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    Jazz Concert

    Jazz Concert
    Calman Shemi
    120 x 260 cm | 47 x 102 in
  • Black Notes Diptych

    Black Notes Diptych

    Black Notes Diptych
    Calman Shemi
    100 x 180 cm | 39 x 71 in
  • Jazz Rhythm

    Jazz Rhythm

    Jazz Rhythm
    Calman Shemi
    40 x 150 cm | 16 x 59 in
  • Butterfly Parade

    Butterfly Parade

    Butterfly Parade
    Calman Shemi
    120 x 180 cm | 47 x 71 in
  • East to the Silver City

    East to the Silver City

    East to the Silver City
    Calman Shemi
    120 x 180 cm | 47 x 71 in
  • Arlequino in the Studio

    Arlequino in the Studio

    Arlequino in the Studio
    Calman Shemi
    120 x 180 cm | 47 x 71 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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