Uri Zamir’s artistic practice includes sculpture, installation, video, and performance. His work is characterized by atmospheric stagings that move between reality and imagination—an approach influenced by his experience in theater.

Uri Zamir’s work draws inspiration from mythological imagery and archaeological artifacts from ancient cultures. He is particularly interested in moments when everyday objects or situations develop an aura that elevates them beyond their materiality into a transcendental dimension. By making these transformations visible, he challenges conventional perceptions of the everyday and reveals how objects can take on new layers of meaning through context and interpretation.

A key aspect of his practice is the interplay between the sacred and the grotesque. His exaggerated, charged figures contrast with a caricature-like aesthetic that translates traditional symbols into popular visual language. Through this process of secularization, Zamir deconstructs historically significant symbols, reshaping them into a seemingly naïve yet universally accessible visual language—inviting a playful reassessment of their original authority.

Rather than presenting static objects, the artist creates settings that actively engage the audience in a narrative environment. He transforms exhibition spaces into dynamic arenas where history, ritual, and storytelling are speculatively woven together.

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