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Bio

Roy Shapira (b. 1979, Jerusalem) is a figurative and perceptual painter based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

With about 25 years of experience, Shapira has dedicated his career to the practice and teaching of painting.

His work is process-oriented, focusing on perceptual representation and the exploration of figure and form.

He has exhibited internationally in both solo and group shows, including in Germany, Israel, Italy, and the Netherlands. His work has been featured at notable galleries such as Art-Space Gallery (Jerusalem, Israel), Newtownbarry House Gallery (Bunclody, Ireland), and Kunstverein (Elmshorn, Germany).

In addition to his artistic practice, Shapira teaches drawing, painting and Hebrew calligraphy, currently leading courses at the Jüdische Gemeinde Frankfurt.

Exhibitions

Group Exhibitions 

2017-18   Guest Artist, Venice, Italy
2016         Art-Space Gallery, Jerusalem, Israel
2015         Salon Hakubia, Jerusalem, Israel
2014         The Open University of Israel, Ra'anana, Israel
2013         Hanina Gallery, Tel Aviv, Israel
2012         Hatachana Gallery, Tel Aviv, Israel
2011          Hanina Gallery, Tel Aviv, Israel
2007        Newtownbarry House Gallery, Mistletoe, Ireland, UK
2006       Gallery 33 - Objects & Compassion, Tel Aviv, Israel
2005       Beit-Halochem, Tel Aviv, Israel

Solo Exhibitions 

2016-17   Guest Artist, Venice, Italy
2014         Kunstverein, Elmshorn, Germany
2013         CONFLICT – Hatachana Gallery, Tel Aviv, Israel
2010         GOVERNING DYNAMICS – Art-Space Gallery, Jerusalem, Israel
2009        EKKO – Kulturzentrum, Utrecht, Netherlands
2007         Roy A. Shapira - Works – Art-Space Gallery, Jerusalem, Israel

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