Tomer Peretz

Tomer Peretz (Hebrew: תומר פרץ‎; born 1982) is a Los Angeles-based Israeli conceptual artist and painter. An artist since his early childhood in Jerusalem, Peretz utilizes a spectrum of platforms, including oil and acrylic painting, photography, and conceptual art, to express his unique and contemporary point of view. With an appreciation for realism, surrealism and the unknown, his breadth of work spans across contemporary and figurative art. Every piece highlights an underlying theme, element of mystery and more than meets the eye. Peretz does not paint in vain, a traveler and spiritual wanderer, his work is inspired by stories and people that have impacted his life and spirit as he captures his subjects in a raw and candid light. A passionate philanthropist and visionary, his art and installations serve to highlight his passions and beliefs and have helped raise money for philanthropic causes he strongly resonates with.

Tomer Peretz
Born1982 (age 38–39)
OccupationAmerican artist
"Play Time at the Gulf War".

Professional career

Peretz is currently represented by the reputable gallerist Giancarlo Pedrazzini in the 'Fabbrica Eos' gallery in Milan, Italy. Peretz's artwork has been showcased in galleries in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Israel and throughout Europe. Peretz's work includes controversial issues regarding Middle East affairs and specifically the Israeli–Palestinian conflict; depicting his own personal experience as an officer serving in the Israel Defense Forces. In 2014, Peretz was awarded the inaugural Arthur Szyk Prize for Disruptive Thought. Peretz’s art has been showcased at Art Basel, Miami. His 2012 opening exhibition "Unbreakable" featured 25 large-scale paintings and collected artifacts at the Bruce Lurie Gallery in Culver City, Calif. Peretz has received many private portrait commissions from A-list celebrities across the globe and custom requests from some of the entertainment industry’s top artists. Peretz's work has been displayed in multiple shows, including "It’s Halloween at Very Venice Art and Design Gallery" in October 2011; "For the Love of Art" at Tokyo Ice in December 2009; and "Amit Apel Design Studio Gallery Opening" in Los Angeles in May 2009. [1]

His work was also featured at a benefit in partnership with another organization where 100% of the proceeds were given to a charity for children with cancer and their families at Beit Haitonaim.

In December 2019 Tomer painted the logo for the Venice,California based film company; 'Concordia studio' and is featured creating it in the beginning of every movie. The studio is backed by Billionaire Laurene Powell Jobs alongside Oscar-winning director Davis Guggenheim. One of Concordia studio's films is “Kailash”, which was honored at the Sundance Film Festival.

As a way to honor and celebrate the sacrifices healthcare workers and their families endure during the COVID-19 crisis, the Israeli American Council generously gifted Peretz's 'Hero' to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center. In this monochromatic painting, Peretz portrays a healthcare worker during the COVID-19 pandemic in honor of Montefiore’s healthcare heroes.

15 Minutes

On April 18, 2020 Tomer Peretz began a new body of work through the Instagram Live platform. World leaders had recently enforced "Safer at Home" policies in order to slow down the rapid spread of COVID-19 also known as coronavirus. Many people felt isolated and became restless because of the order. In an attempt to uplift his community, Peretz invited his followers into his studio (through social media) to join him in his latest artistic challenge. The objective was to have a conversation with his friends (often celebrities) as he painted their portrait onto a 10 foot canvas - all within a 15 Minute timeframe. I was a fun but difficult painting challenge, giving viewers an entertaining visual and unique glimpse into the private lives of his guests. Peretz has collaborated with Gene Simmons of KISS, Jonathan Davis of Korn, Dotstolines, Inbar Lavi, Karim Rashid, Alejandro Edda, Magnus Walker, and many more well-renowned artists.

Morse Artists

Tomer has been around musicians of all levels for many years, they used to hang out at his studio while he was painting and they wrote and created music while he painted. These friendships lead him to many connections at the music and entertainment industries. He started to connect musicians and artists together and then slowly build with his good friend Sharona Nomdar the company Morse Artists. Sharona's background is in the music and entertainment industries and together they created an empire that manages different artists such as Noa Kirel and Nitzan Kaykov. Sharona is the known "face" in the business while Tomer is the one who like to stay invisible and behind the scenes. Tomer brings his creativity and skills to the management and visual side of the business.

References
  1. "ArtSlant - Tomer Peretz - Art works". artslant.com. Retrieved 2014-04-24.
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