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Chen Taoz: Illuminating

the Spirit of Humanity

In the atelier of light, where creativity dances with innovative craftsmanship, resides the remarkable work of Chen Taoz.

 

As a visionary artist and lighting designer, Taoz’s creations transcend mere illumination; they breathe life into the legacies of artistic masters, philosophers, scientists, and leaders, reflecting the course of human civilization.

A careful alchemy of traditional methods like metal-turning, glass-blowing, weaving, and ceramics is combined with cutting-edge technologies such as laser cutting and 3D printing. Taoz's studio and her collaboration with local factories and artisans celebrate a confluence of techniques, culminating in works of brilliant luminescence.

 

By varying lights, temperatures and angles, Taoz explores the sublime connection between material and light, forging a distinct aesthetic that resonates deeply with human emotion.

In recent years, Taoz has focused on creating light artworks for public spaces - engaging broad audiences with a desire to illuminate both the environment and the human spirit. Whether casting light into intimate private homes or elevating lobbies and outdoor spaces with a refined, inspiring glow, her work ignites a sense of wonder and invites viewers to let their thoughts drift toward the stars.

Taoz’s global recognition is quietly growing, with her artistry being featured in local and international publications. Her participation in key events and galleries such as the Fresh Paint Fair in Israel and the Salone Satellite during Milan Design Week has caught the eye of art enthusiasts, collectors and critics alike.

Recent exhibitions have allowed a closer look at her evolving brilliance, such as the solo exhibition in Holon's Vitrina Gallery, titled "Lighting Texture" and curated by Dr. Dalia Manor.

Among her accolades, she is the recipient of Cultural Export of Plastic Arts Award from the Foundation for Independent Artists and Israel's Ministry of Culture and Sport.

Each of Chen Taoz’s creations is custom-designed for the individual and the space, guided by her artistic intuition. The handcrafted nature of the production process imbues each piece with uniqueness, a personal touch that makes every item a treasured heirloom.

You are invited to immerse yourself in the world of Chen Taoz, where reverence meets innovation, and where the essence of humanity is captured in luminous form. Her work evokes not just simple light but the glow of inspiration, insight and the eternal flame of the human spirit.

For those who seek the remarkable, who honor the past while embracing the future, Chen Taoz's creations offer a journey into artistry, meaning and the profound connection we all share. Join this exploration and let the radiant glow of Chen Taoz's artistry illuminate your world.

Exhibitions and Accomplishments

1/2026 - What’s the Taste? An art exhibition inspired by The Book of Pleasures by Amos Kenan, curated by Marina Pozner. I will present a new conceptual light art.

 

12/2025 - The Western Wall Hanukkiah - A unique Hanukkah menorah design inspired by the Western Wall, symbolizing tears alongside wishes. 20,000 menorahs were created and distributed worldwide by Lev Haolam.

 

12/2025 -  A Point of Light – Light art and design exhibition at 14 Tchiya space TLV.

Initiated by “Out of the Box”, curator Nitzan Orlovsky. I presented two lighting installations.

12/2025 - Israeli Design Day and Roots exhibition – Local design exhibition in 3 zones across Tel Aviv Jaffa. Initiated by Ori Sela. "Roots" curator Oshri Cohen Neder.

 

11/2025 - Sands In Motion - Outdoor Lighting installation, Yeruham. Design of light sculptures for a new neighborhood square, commissioned by the Yeruham Development Corporation Ltd.

 

11/2025 - Enlightenment! - Outdoor Lighting installation, Yeruham. Design of light sculptures for a new neighborhood square, commissioned by the Yeruham Development Corporation Ltd.

 

12/2024 - Seven – Social art project initiated by “Out of the Box”. As part of the project, I designed a menorah for NATAL Foundation; over 150 menorahs were produced at the rehabilitation factory “The Orange Heart,” and the proceeds were donated to support trauma victims of national significance.

12/2024 - Magic Mural Art Exhibition, Downtown Hartford, US. Curator: Rise Up.

10/2024 - Memento - online exhibition by Aedra Fine Arts Gallery. Curator: Michael Hanna.

06/2024 - David's Violin - Outdoor light sculpture commissioned by Zichron Ya'akov's Council. 

05-07/2024 - Sun's Belssing, Bamerkaz Gallery in Hod Hasharon, curator: Dr. Nava Sebilia Sade

03-05/2024 - Shevet Achim, Arie Klang House (Artists Gallery) in Ashdod, curator: Michal Krasny.

 

07/2023-07/2024 - Land and Sea, Man and the Living Museum, Ramat Gan, curators: Niv Nudelman and Rotem Kaplan.​

11/2022-01/2023 - Rikmat Or, solo exhibition at the Vitrina Gallery, curator: Dr. Dalia Manor.

06/2022 - Salone Satellite, Milan Design Week, curator: Marva Grifin, head of a committee of 13 international curators from the fields of architecture and design.

2021 - Cultural Export of Plastic Arts Award from the Foundation for Independent Artists and the Israeli Ministry of Culture and Sport.

10/2021 - Fresh Paint Fair, Silvan Adams Velodrom in Tel Aviv, curator: Tal Golani.

07/2021 - Keren Shavit's Island - Israeli art and design fair

02-03/2020 - One Of: Exhibition by Two Curators at Avney Tal & Noni's Gallery

05/2020 - International Inspiration Day Exhibition: a digital exhibition by creators from all over the world, curator: Ilana Seleznev.

03/2020 - Chosen for the Hamama Design Terminal (designers accelerator) by "Out of the Box".

11/2019 - Chosen for the Ma'afia Design Terminal designers accelerator by "Out of the Box".

06/2019 - "Outline Pop Up" exhibition as part of the Jerusalem Illustration Week festival.

04/2019 - "Art at Home" exhibition organized by the Municipality of Petah Tikva.

10/2017 - "Ort Design" exhibition at Amiad Gallery, Jaffa.

05/2017 - 1st Place in ORT College Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.

10/2015 - Ort Design exhibition at Zezeze Gallery, Tel Aviv Port.

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