USING MUSIC AS A GUIDE: AN INTERVIEW WITH TAMIR BEJAR
Tamir Bejar was born in Israel, moving to New Jersey at a young age where he currently resides. Tamir received his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree at Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts, with a double-concentration in Painting and Drawing, and a minor in Art History. He has showcased his work at 7house Gallery, David Dupuy Gallery, Caelum Gallery, Mason Gross Galleries as well as at his own independent showcasings.
Tamir Bejar’s work reflects a wide array of styles and mediums, specializing in oil paintings as well as graphite, ink, pastel and charcoal drawings. Tamir frequently experiments with different techniques and mediums, with his work ranging anywhere from realistic and observational to abstract expressionism, gestural, cubism and the surreal.
Perhaps more significant than Tamir's exploration of different mediums and techniques is his goal of connecting with a broader audience. He believes that different art forms complement each other, often incorporating music into his visual arts work. To Tamir, the sounds and history associated with certain music have the potential to impact the composition, mark making, mood and energy of a visual piece. As a universal medium, art provides the opportunity to communicate beyond the limits of spoken language as a form of expression through which one can engage others with the perspectives, experiences, and uninhibited emotions that make us human. Tamir’s current practice is rooted in Automatism, using outside media such as music and film as a tool to channel the flow of his subconscious. In the age of AI technology being fed data to create art, Tamir uses music to harness and reflect the human experience.
