In his work, Jobani deals with the direct and inescapable connection between man and earth. Jobani’s sculptures are constructed from tens and often hundreds of layers of wood or cardboard in the technique of topographical models. Accordingly, these sculptures function not merely as human figures, but also serve as a metaphor for land-regions or territorial entities.
Itamar Jobani has been identified as one of the most promising young artists emerging from Israel today. Since relocating to New York, he has garnered critical acclaim for numerous exhibitions and seen his recognition grow in the international art world. Jobani graduated from Beit-Berl College in Israel, with a major in Fine Arts. Post-graduation, he was invited to join the faculty of Beit-Berl where he taught video art and new media. Jobani continued his education at Tel-Aviv University with a double major in philosophy and film studies. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts with honors, Jobani went on to study at Pratt Institute in New York, with a concentration in sculpture and new media.
Jobani has enjoyed numerous exhibitions both in Israel and abroad, and received much acclaim for his solo show at the Herzeliya Biennale in 2007. He was subsequently awarded a solo exhibition at the prestigious VOLTA New York contemporary art fair with Noga Gallery. In 2009, he has had a solo show at Andrea Meilslin Gallery, New york. Other recent exhibitions include: “Inspired” Glasgow, Scotland; “Martin-Gropius-Bau” Berlin, Germany; Three Rivers Arts Festival gallery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; White-Box Gallery, New York and a solo show at (Le) Poisson Rouge Gallery, New York. Most recently Jobani was invited to be an artist in residence at Vierter Stock, Berlin, which he will have a solo show there next summer.
Additional support for Itamar Jobani's Open Studio is provided by the Office of Cultural Affairs, Consulate General of Israel.