With Dancers - 300x120cm

YOSI MESSIAH

Characterised by a love of mark-making, a bold and exuberant colour palette, a vibrant collection of characters and a maelstrom of emotions. Fast and free, his bold colour combinations are an exciting visual experience. His technique of laying down colour and intricate brush strokes in sections, gives a unique sense of depth and movement to his work, bringing the paintings to life.

His still life, portraits and seductive figures form a cohesive body of work. His technique is spontaneous and physical with his use of layers and colours to create the loose lines in his figures. The women and Geishas are imaginary, soft and elegant with exaggerated eyes, expressing their strength, and inviting the viewer to bring their own interpretation to his works.

Exhibitions
Yosi has exhibited with SOHO Galleries since his first show there in 2004. His solo exhibitions include "Colour Spill" and "Evok" at Richard Martin Art, Sydney, "New Work" at Gallery One, Gold Coast, and "Harmony of Cultures" at Thierry B Gallery, Melbourne, alongside numerous group exhibitions and art fairs in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Singapore.

Awards
2025 Paddington Art Prize (Finalist)
2012 Mosman Art Prize (Finalist)
2012 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize (Semi-Finalist)
2010 Director's Cut Blake Art Prize (Finalist)
2010 Mosman Art Prize (Finalist)
2009 Director's Cut Blake Art Prize (Finalist)
2009 Waverley Art Prize (Finalist)
2008 Paddington Art Prize (Finalist)
2006 Signature of Sydney (Semi-Finalist)
Collections
Ian Thorpe; Craig Ruddy; Intercontinental Hotels; Hilton Hotels; Marriott Hotels (North Ryde); Raptis Group RLD (redesign – client placements); St Vincent Hospital Darlinghurst and numerous international clients.