The short film Studio Visit with Ofra Amit is available to watch at the top of the page.
Ofra Amit, the renowned illustrator, artist, and author, is celebrated for her ability to weave a world of visual storytelling that is as captivating as it is poignant. Her creations exude a poetic sensitivity that effortlessly melds with the text, opening gateways for the imagination to traverse alternate realities. Amit’s artistic integrity is reflected in her insistence on rendering her illustrations on traditional mediums such as paper or wood.
The depth of her work is further accentuated by the layers of paint and brushstrokes she employs, each one a reflection of the multifaceted meaning Amit infuses into the narratives she chooses to depict. To truly appreciate the subtle nuances of her approach, we invite you to view the embedded video at the beginning of this feature.
Amit’s artistic repertoire includes collaborations such as Bruno, the Child Who Learned to Fly by Nadia Terranova, published by Orecchio Acerbo Editore. This exceptional portrayal of the life of Bruno Schulz earned her the esteemed Naples Award in 2012 and the Laura Ovierto Award in 2013. Demonstrating her talent as both an author and an illustrator, Amit’s Undercover, published by Salomon and Daughters, is a remarkable visual narrative on separation, loss, and the perpetual cycle of losing and finding that life embodies.
In the video attached to this article, Amit welcomes us into her personal workspace situated in her home. She generously offers a glimpse into her creative process, sharing how she maintains creative flexibility while adhering to the constraints of her commissioned projects. We invite you to explore this intimate tour that provides an illuminating insight into the mind of an extraordinary artist.
The featured video Studio Visit with Ofra Amit is part of the web series Yotsrim by Shachaf Dekel. Yotsrim includes five seasons and 73 episodes. The series won the Best Documentary award at the NYC Web Fest in 2019.
