| IJAYA Finalists Exhibition
The IJAYA Finalists' exhibition was held at the Ben Uri Gallery in St. John's Wood from 18th July - 22nd August 2004. It was met with universal praise as a strong representation of art from a Jewish source in today's secular world.
Following this exhibition the finalists were joined by other chosen entrants for a short closing show and awards ceremony at the Tram Studios in Camden Town from Thursday 9th - Sunday 12th September 2004.
This competition was judged by a prestigious panel led by Dr. Andrew Renton Director of the Curatorial Programme at Goldsmiths College University of London and columnist for the Evening Standard newspaper; Dr. James Hyman, dealer and writer; artists David Breuer-Weil, Carole Berman Sujo and Naomi Alexander; curator Rachel Dickson, and the collector and patron of the arts Marion Naggar.
Below is a selection of photographs from the Ben Uri Gallery's IJAYA private view
Rachel Dickson, IJAYA judge with Zeddy Lawrence, Arts Editor of Jewish News
Ben Uri IJAYA Private View
The crowds gather at IJAYA Private View
Dr. Andrew Renton, Chair of Judges, David Glasser, Ben Uri Gallery Chairman and Carole Burman, IJAYA Judge
Dr. Andrew Renton said: The event at Tram Studios is a chance to see so much that is exciting about contemporary Jewish art - from the newest talent to established masters.
The exhibition and the whole of IJAYA concluded with the awards ceremony at the Tram Studios in Camden Town with guest of honour Zvi Rav - Ner the Deputy Israeli Ambassador.
The prizes were kindly sponsored by 1858 ltd, Naomi Alexander and family in memory of Hazel Alexander and Lewis Louis.
We extend our gratitude to all of the judges for their time and challenge in selecting this exhibition; to the visitors for adding their opinions and to every artist who entered from 15 countries across the world who by their convictions and talent bring fresh air into our lives.
Below is a selection of photographs from the Tram Studios event.
Thursday 9th September evening reception to open the weekends events
During the day on Sunday we held an artist's discussion, which enabled artists and visitors to interact in a lively discussion about contemporary art in a Jewish context.
Overall IJAYA winner Yaki Assayag, Israel
Finalist Edori Fertig, UK
Finalist Michal O'Hana Cole, UK
Finalists Shay Zilberman, Germany and Ruth Schreiber, Israel
Ben Uri Trustee, Michael Posen and IJAYA artist Luigi Del Monte, Italy
Guests at Tram Studios
Deputy Israeli Ambassador Zvi Rav-Ner with Sophie Sassoon, FHU
Deputy Israeli Ambassador Zvi Rav-Ner with David Glasser, Ben Uri Chairman
The crowds gather to hear the announcement of the winners.
New Media (under 26) winner Noam Edry, Israel, was unable to attend in person. Mimi Kelaty, IJAYA committee chairperson presents the prize to Noams friend.
Sculpture (under 26) winner Dalya Moss, UK, receiving her prize from Chair of IJAYA judges Dr Andrew Renton.
Sculpture winner Suzy Hug Levy receives her prize from Ben Uri Gallery Chairman David Glasser.
Painting/Drawing winner, Vitaly Komar, USA, receives his prize for himself and artistic partner Alexander Melamid, from Ben Uri Director Mike Hill.
Overall winner Yaki Assayag receives his prize from Deputy Israeli Ambassador Zvi Rav-Ner.
Overall winner Yaki Assayag, Painting/Drawing winner Vitaly Komar, Sculpture winner Suzy Hug Levy and Sculpture (under 26) winner Dalya Moss.
Yaki receiving his gift, donated by 1858ltd from IJAYA committee chair person Mimi Kelaty.
Suzy Hug Levy with her winning piece "Elbise 1/Dress 1"
Overall winner Yaki Assayag with one of his winning pieces "Michael and Elie".
Sculpture (under 26) winner with her winning piece "Untitled 2003".
Vitaly Komar and Alexander Melamid's Painting/Drawing winning pieces "Vanitas Still Life" (upper) and "The Big Bang" (lower)
Noam Edry's (under 26) New Media winning piece "Princeless Ever After"
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