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Biography: ARTIST’S STATEMENT I have a fascination with the thought, “What would happen if…” and I love to experiment with color, placement, and texture. My art is constantly evolving and changing as I experiment with new techniques and materials. Recently, my work has been primarily using collage and mixed-media, as these mediums are so exciting for me. In fact, at times, using collage and mixed-media almost feels like an addiction. I love the look and feel of papers, fabrics and metals, and I like to create texture in my work. I find that I am most drawn to warm and glowing colors like red, orange, copper and gold. My work frequently includes layers of handmade papers, stamps, paint, texture, found objects, inks, metallic, gold leaf, fabric, and elements from nature, such as leaves and flowers. Most often, I will get nearly finished with a piece, and then spend some time looking at it to determine what is needed to complete it. Inevitably, I will be moved to make some finishing touches; a process that feels as if the piece is creating itself. My inspiration comes from my surroundings, from nature, and from my life. I draw upon my past and my present, as well as from the various cultures that I’ve been exposed to, and from the history of my people. For others, I hope that my work brings about wonderment, discovery and re-discovery-- seeing things in a new or different way BIOGRAPHY Erella Teitler was born in Israel. She has lived in Burma, Canada, Nigeria, and Cameroon before moving to the United States. As an artist she has been influenced by the many cultures, music styles, colors and landscapes she has experienced. Her mother and aunts also inspired her creativity through their work as fiber artists. Erella earned a bachelor’s degree at David Yellin Teachers College in Israel. After graduation, she used her creativity as a teaching tool throughout the United States, Africa and Israel. A few years ago Erella began pursuing her own artistic talents. She started her own business in jewelry making and exploring mixed media art. Erella is a member of Women Painters West, Valley Artists Guild, Jewish Artist Initiative, Collage Artists of America ,Southern California Women’s Caucus for Art and the Los Angeles Experimental Artists. She is also on the board of directors of platt Gal... to see complete biography, click on artists name Country: United States Galleries: 2011- SACRED PLACES OF THE HEART, SLUTZKY ART GALLERY. ORANGE COUNTY JEWISH RITUAL; RETHINKING,RENEWED , HEBREW UNION COLLEGE.L.A. CA CURIOUS CARDS, ONLINE EXHIBIT, COLLAGE ARTISTS OF AMERICA JEWISH RITUAL;RETHINKING ,RENEWED, FINEGOOD GALLERY. W.H. CA SUKKOT ART FESTIVAL, S.S.WISE TEMPLE ,L.A. CA SMALL WONDERS ,TOWNS BURR GALLERY,BURBANK , CA CUTTING EDGE,TERREL MOORE GALLERY, L.A. CA. A SENSE OF PLACE, FINEGOOD GALLERY,W.H. CA. 2010- WOMEN PAINTERS WEST,DESIGNER SERVICES GROUP,L.A. CA. JEWISH RITUAL; RETHINKING,RENEWED ,FINEGOOD GALLERY, W.H. CA BRAND 39 WORK ON PAPER,BRAND ART GALLERIES,L.A. CA. CHAOS AND ORDER ,ARENA 1 GALLERY,SANTA MONICA .CA009 2009 ImproviZations 4, LA Experimental Artists, Sherman Oaks, CA E-Collage-Ical, Collage Artists of America, Los Angeles, CA Asian Theme, Bravo Salon, Pasadena, CA Nature Inspired, SushiKo Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA Red and Yellow, Mashu Mashu Restaurant, North Hollywood, CA 2008 My Way, VIVA Gallery, Sherman Oaks, CA ImproviZations 3, LA Experimental Artists, Sherman Oaks, CA New Year Show, Burbank Creative Arts Center, Burbank, CA 2007 LA Experimental Artists, Bravo Salon, Pasadena, CA Imagine: A Visual Arts Exhibit, University of Judaism, Los Angeles, CA Fall Juried Exhibition, VIVA Gallery, Sherman Oaks, CA Media: mixed media, COLLAGE Style: abstract, SYMBOLIC Subjects: landscapes and nature, PEOPLE, JUDAIC ART, SPIRITUAL,