FEATURED WORK

In March 2025 Uri Blayer returned to Kauai and joined Halele'a Gallery as our artist in residence. Uri completed 17 amazing pieces, on location in various sizes. 

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I have been painting landscapes ever since I remember. My professional adventure began in the Negev Desert where I worked and lived for several years. After studying art in New York under the guidance of late Prof Lennart Anderson, I moved to Hawaii in order to challenge myself with its unique landforms and seascapes. Since then I have traveled extensively to remote locations in search of inspiration and new experiences in painting.
Each location means a fresh look at things. I paint from observation only, and must face the elements over a long period of time until I feel something from the essence of the place, then I translate it into visual language.

I always start and finish a painting outdoors, even if it means carrying a large canvas along with my supplies, easel and palette, to a remote location day after day, sometimes week after week, returning to the same site at the same time of day until the painting is done. To me, the act of painting in awe of nature means being in tune with subtle changes and is essential for achieving another aspect, or quality in a landscape."  - Uri Blayer

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