Yosi Messiah is an Australian artist born in Israel in 1964. He migrated to Australia in 1987. Known as a successful abstract painter, Messiah began exploring the figurative style of painting in 2010. As a child, Yosi wanted to become an animator, so he spent his time drawing cartoon characters.24 Jan 2016 Born in Israel, Yosi Messiah is a successful, multi-award-winning figurative abstract artist based in Sydney. His work is characterised by a love of mark-making, a bold and exuberant colour palette, a vibrant collection of characters and a maelstrom of emotions. Fast and free, his bold colour combinations are an exciting visual experience. His technique of laying down colour and intricate brush strokes in sections, gives a unique sense of depth and movement to his work, bringing the paintings to life. His still life, portraits and seductive figures form a cohesive body of work. His technique is spontaneous and physical with his use of layers and colours to create the loose lines in his figures. The women and Geishas are imaginary, soft and elegant with exaggerated eyes, expressing their strength, and inviting the viewer to bring their own interpretation to his works. Yosi’s latest vivacious Sydney harbour-landscape paintings, are a result of careful observation of the harbour’s enchanting beauty, reflecting its vibrancy with its ever-changing colours and shapes. CV YOSI MESSIAH 1964: Born Israel 1964 – lives and works in Sydney, Australia 1996: Studied oil painting with renowned painter Charlie Shead 1997: Studied life drawing at the Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney 1996-2013: Working artist Solo Exhibitions 2021 Soho Gallery Sydney 2016 "Sensual Season" Art2muse Gallery 2015 19 Karen Gallery, Gold Coast, QLD 2014 Art2muse Gallery, Sydney 2012 “Colour Spill”, Richard Martin Art, Sydney 2012 “New work”, Gallery One, Gold Coast, QLD 2011 “Evok”, Richard Martin Art, Sydney 2007 “Harmony of Cultures”, Thierry B Gallery, Melbourne 2006 “Natural Flow”, Us2 Gallery, Bondi 2004 “Crossing with Landscape”, Graphis Gallery, Sydney Collective Exhibitions 2012 Richard Martin Art – Summertide Group Show 2012 Semi Finalist Doug Moran Portrait Art Prize 2012 Finalist Mosman Art Prize 2012 Richard Martin Art – Summer, Sydney 2011 Richard Martin Art – Winter, Sydney 2011 Swift mansion, Sydney 2010 Gallery One, Gold Coast, Qld 2009 Art Sydney 2008 Brisbane Art Fair 2008 Art Singapore 2008 Galleries Direct, Sydney 2007 Reuters Charity Auction 2007 T hierry B Gallery 2007 Art Sydney 2007 Richard Martin Art, Sydney 2007 Art Melbourne 2006 Bricklane Gallery, Bondi 2006 Art Sydney 2006 Global Gallery 2005 Art Sydney 2005 Global Gallery Awards 2012 Mosman Art Prize (Finalist) 2012 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize (Semi-Finalist) 2010 Director’s Cut Blake Art Prize (Finalist) 2010 Mosman Art Prize (Finalist) 2009 Director’s Cut Blake Art Prize (Finalist) 2009 Waverley Art Prize (Finalist) 2008 Paddington Art Prize (Finalist) 2006 Signature of Sydney (Semi-Finalist) Collections Ian Thorpe; Craig Ruddy; Intercontinental Hotels; Hilton Hotels; Marriott Hotels (North Ryde); Raptis Group RLD (redesign – client placements); St Vincent Hospital Darlinghurst and numerous international clients.