Amos Gazit

Israeli artist Amos Gazit’s underwater photography is an organic extension of his years-long rehabilitation from three war wounds which left him physically, psychologically, and morally shattered. In turn, he has spent the past three decades studying and documenting the marine environment and participating in international efforts to rehabilitate it from the ravages of civilization. While documenting the destruction of marine life, he has been captivated by its magical beauty and the sea’s extraordinary ability to overcome the damage done to it, regenerate its resources, and heal itself.

Amos’ photographs of the marine environment are printed on aluminum, tempered glass, laminated paper, plexiglass, canvas, and rocks. They are displayed in galleries and underwater installations and incorporated into furniture and interior/exterior design.

"Photography grew out of my work in conservation"
I started to take pictures as a means of documenting the destruction of the reefs and shores. But no-one with a soul and imagination can avoid the enchanting beauty of the sea and its endless diversity. Led by my imagination, morals, and creativity, I started the long voyage of conservation, development, and management of the tropical marin...

Solo Exhibitions:
• 2020 - "ANOTHER POSSIBILITY OF A SEA - INVASIVE SPECIES +" – Einan Gallery, Modi'in, Israel
• 2020 - "ANOTHER POSSIBILITY OF A SEA - INVASIVE SPECIES" – Rebecca Crown Gallery at the Jerusalem Theater, Jerusalem, Israel
• 2019 - "POSSIBILITY OF A SEA - INVASIVE SPECIES" - Cinematheque Tel-Aviv, Israel
• 2018 - "POSSIBILITY OF A SEA" - Beit Halochem, Tel Aviv, Israel
• 2014 - "THERE'S A SEA" – Artist's Gallery Ramat Aviv Mall, Tel Aviv, Israel

Group Exhibitions:
• 2020 – "ART AS WAY OF LIFE" – The Music and Arts Hall, Ra'anana, Israel
• 2020 – "ABSTRACT" – Virtual Exhibition.
• 2018-19 – "CONTEMPORARY VENICE" – THE ROOM Contemporary Art Space, Venice, Italy
• 2018 – "ART TAKES MIAMI" - Miami Beach, FL, USA
• 2018 – "ART TAKES SOHO" - New York, NY, USA
• 2018 - "MONEY TALKS" – Ein Hod Gallery, Israel
• 2015 – "SCOPE MIAMI" – Miami Beach, FL, USA

Publications and Media:
• "Invasive Species". Jerusalem Post (art section), December 12, 2019
• "Haunting undersea photos by a wounded Israeli vet", Israel21C (online International magazine), January 5, 2020
• "THE NATURAL WORLD" A Select Collection of Works – Album of works displayed at the 15th annual SCOPE Art Show on Miami Beach in 2015.