Artist: Ophir Paz (b. 1958)
Technique: Original Etching / Aquatint on Paper
Dimensions: 11.7 x 16.5 cm (Plate Size)
Paper Type: Premium Fabriano Heavyweight Printmaking Paper
Status: Hand-numbered 1/40 in pencil in the lower right, signed and dated "PAZ 78" in the lower left. The upper margin features the authentic Fabriano embossed watermark stamp. Unframed and preserved in clean gallery condition.
About the Artwork:
This exquisite 1978 original etching by Ophir Paz presents a minimalist and highly expressive portrayal of a classical subject. Titled The Orchestra Conductor, the composition captures a stylized figure in a moment of intense musical crescendo, with arms raised high guiding a symphonic movement. Paz masterfully translates the energy of sound into visual rhythm using fluid, organic lines. The deep terracotta-rust ink tones harmonize beautifully with the rich, fibrous texture of the premium Fabriano paper, making this rare piece from a limited edition of 40 an elegant addition for collectors of graphic art.
About the Artist:
Ophir Paz (b. 1958) is an accomplished Israeli contemporary artist and graphic designer whose practice explores the intersection of corporate visual identity and fine printmaking. Educated in leading design frameworks, Paz achieved recognition within the late 20th-century Israeli art scene, often collaborating on prominent multidisciplinary design and exhibition projects alongside notable creative figures like Iris Paz (Kiriaty). His artistic print editions are distinguished by an elegant spatial economy, architectural structure, and a deep reverence for high-grade traditional European papermaking. Today, his historical exhibition activities are documented within the permanent archival registries of the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.