Yigal OZERI

BIOGRAPHY

Yigal Ozeri is an Israeli-born artist based in New York City, internationally recognized for his large-scale photorealistic paintings. His work has been exhibited extensively worldwide, with solo exhibitions in Spain, China, the Netherlands, France, Germany, and Mexico. Ozeri’s paintings have been included in major museum exhibitions, notably 50 Years of Hyperrealistic Painting, shown at institutions such as the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid and the Museo de Bellas Artes in Bilbao.

His work is held in prominent public collections including the Whitney Museum of American Art, The Jewish Museum in New York, The New York Public Library, The Tel Aviv Museum of Art, The McNay Art Museum, and the Albertina in Vienna. Ozeri is represented by Louis K. Meisel Gallery, New York.

TECHNIQUE

Ozeri is best known for his cinematic, large-scale portraits of young women set within expansive natural landscapes. Executed in oil, his paintings combine photorealistic precision with romantic and Pre-Raphaelite influences, emphasizing light, atmosphere, and an ethereal sense of presence. While grounded in realism, his work explores the psychological and symbolic relationship between femininity and nature.

In recent years, Ozeri has expanded his practice to include urban imagery, shifting focus from pastoral settings to the dynamic environment of New York City. Throughout his work, Ozeri creates images that exist between reality and imagination, inviting viewers into a contemplative space where technical mastery and emotional resonance converge.