Kriah

"I don't paint. I tear apart."

"Kriah" series 

"Kriah", a profound immersive works, centered around themes of loss, destruction, and spiritual repair. The concept of Kriah by multidisciplinary artist Avi Alber Ben Chamo transforms the ancient Jewish ritual of tearing one's garment in grief into a generative artistic process that redefines space, form, and innovation. Originating as an immersive response to personal and collective loss, the artwork navigates the physical and emotional architecture of trauma. By physically tearing the canvas, Ben Chamo challenges traditional boundaries of two-dimensional art, allowing light and shadow to interact with the raw fabric, thereby opening up new spatial dimensions.