Born in Israel, Yosi Messiah   is a successful, multi-award-winning figurative abstract artist based in   Sydney.

His work is characterised by   a love of mark-making, a bold and exuberant colour palette, a vibrant   collection of characters and a maelstrom of emotions. Fast and free, his bold   colour combinations are an exciting visual experience. His technique of   laying down colour and intricate brush strokes in sections, gives a unique   sense of depth and movement to his work, bringing the paintings to   life.

His still life, portraits   and seductive figures form a cohesive body of work. His technique is   spontaneous and physical with his use of layers and colours to create the   loose lines in his figures. The women and Geishas are imaginary, soft and   elegant with exaggerated eyes, expressing their strength, and inviting the   viewer to bring their own interpretation to his works.

Yosi’s latest vivacious   Sydney harbour-landscape paintings, are a result of careful observation of   the harbour’s enchanting beauty, reflecting its vibrancy with its   ever-changing colours and shapes.