Limor Dekel

I am inspired by emotions and subtle facial and physical expressions that shape our daily experience. My art delves into the emotions of human and canine existence, capturing their expressions through repurposed materials like cardboard boxes, old frames, and newspaper.
I am inspired by the people and dogs that I interact with daily. My art is an interpretation of emotions depicted through facial and physical expressions. I use commonly discarded items, like cardboard boxes, wood scraps and newspaper, to create my pieces.

Working with repurposed materials allows me to embrace the imperfections, textures, and unique qualities of each piece. Through my artistic process, I seek to breathe new life into these materials, infusing them with human emotions and narratives. The act of repurposing becomes a metaphor for personal growth, transformation, and the ability to find beauty and meaning in unexpected places.
I work spontaneously. Each piece is uniquely sculpted by building layers of cardboard/paper that are held together with glue. The final surface layers of the paper sculptures are hand-made paper/printed magazine sheets. Cardboard sculptures are embellished with silver/copper leaf and acrylic paint. All sculptures are finished with a layer of varnish that provides UV-protection.
In a world where consumption and waste are prevalent, I believe it is essential to explore alternative ways of creating and expressing. Repurposing materials not only offers a sustainable approach to art-making but also challenges us to reconsider our relationship with objects and the narratives they hold.