Noa Reichenberg

Israeli artist Noa Reichenberg uses a technique of cerne reliefs and glass paints on mirrors to create geometric abstractions. By taking mirrors out of their original context and deconstructing the viewer’s field of vision, she studies the connection between visibility and identity through the art prism.

The geometric shapes correspond, creating elements of symmetry or asymmetry in changing compositions that express movement. The use of mirrors as the basis of the artworks creates an artform that is not indifferent to the reality around it.

She says, “Through my art, I want to question the common way in which we use mirrors as an oppressive tool we inflict on ourselves. Looking in the mirror to see if we fit in, to view what others might see when they look at us, check for imperfections, trying to change what we look like in order to satisfy the ever-fluid and elusive definition of beauty we view in the media.”

Noa raises questions regarding the way we perceive reality - are there not always “filters” obstructing and manipulating our vision?

Each of her artworks is regarded as incomplete until a person stands in front of it, changing it by being reflected through the geometric abstractions, textures and transparencies, becoming a part of a work of art. Each artwork is thus perceived differently, changed by the person observing it.

Noa holds a BA in Arts and Philosophy, Tel Aviv University, Israel, and an MA in Philosophy, Tel Aviv University, Israel.