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Nili May-Tal is a recipient of the first prize at the 8th Salon d'Art Nature-Animaux held in Cannes, France in December 2008. She was awarded the prize in the category of contemporary nature-animal sculpture. In addition the Israeli pavilion was awarded the competition's most prestigious prize - the European trophy. An article on Nili May-tal's sculptures, written by art critic Dr. John Charles Asht Appears in the January edition of La Gazette des Arts, which is published in Paris and throughout Europe.

The artist has studied and worked with several teachers and her sculptures are created mainly in iron, bronze and stone. Nili May-Tal has been studying art history at the Rehovot campus of the Hebrew University for the past six years. Her sculptures are on permanent display in three galleries in the United States and Europe, including a solo exhibition. She has taken part in numerous group exhibitions and some 10 solo exhibitions in Israel. She also took part in several joint projects in Israel such as: "The Globe" project in Rothschild Boulevard in 2007; the "Talking Chairs" outdoor exhibition in the Ramat Gan Park; the "Touching an Orange" outdoor exhibition in Rehovot; and she is currently part of the "Bells" project in Rishon Lezion.

May-Tal has served as chairperson of the Rehovot Artists Association since 2001 and alternately served as artistic manager of three "households" in addition to her various other activities. Her recent artistic endeavors are focused on environmental sculptures made of wood, steel, stone and polymer materials, and her sculptures are installed in Maalot, two in Rishon Lezion, two in Rehovot, Lehavim two in Holon and nine sculptured installations in new Story Park in Holon.

May-Tal: "My life has always been interwoven with my art and I have diverse experience in various creative fields. I've always been a career woman. I worked for a long time in the theater, dealing with management, finances and production. I owned a well-known bridal salon and dealt in fashion design and specialized handicraft. Above all I am a mother of two amazing children and I've always claimed that my two greatest artistic achievements are made of flesh and blood. This is why I didn't turn my art into a full time endeavor over the years. And then my husband died of cancer and I realized that we are but guests here on earth. This is common knowledge that we don't internalize.

I stayed by his side throughout his illness and considered myself lucky, as I had a wonderful husband and so much love. When he passed away I began to sculpt with frenzy. I changed my priorities as I realized that it was now or never. I have always written children's stories and, as I love challenges, I combined the two. I write stories and then go on to create and empower the images therein. I feel that I am just beginning the journey."

Studies

  • 1994-1996 Tel-Aviv Museum School of art, Clay techniques
  • 1996-2001 Israeli Sculpture workship with Harry Baron, Israel
  • 1996 Ceramics wheel workshop, Rechovot, Israel

Solo Exhibitions

  • 2003 AAI Gallery, Vienna, Austria; Art Expo., New-York; Coningsby Gallery, London, England
  • 2004 Shai Danon Gallery, Tel-Aviv; The Bible Museum, Tel-Aviv; JMA Gallery, Vienna, Austria
  • 2005 Cultural Center, Rishon Le-Zion
  • 2006 Beit Dondikov, Rechovot Beit Amargad, Petach-Tikva Jma Museum, Vienna, Austria Luxenburg. Holand. Linert, Belgium
  • 2007 Jma Museum, Vienna, Austria Luxenburg. Italy
  • .2008 Heichal Hatarbut, Petach-Tikva Hagaleria al Hapark, Raanana Jma Museum, Vienna, Austria
  • 2001-2002 Marble and iron with Reuven Sharf, Hulda


Group Exhibitions

  • Participated in many group exhibitions in Israel and abroad

Contact with Nili May-Tal

Direct Contact: 054-4447793, To establish contact with group management please go to the contact page