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^1Idan Zareski

Idan Zareski is a French-Israeli sculptor born in Haifa, Israel. Enthusiastic traveller, Idan Zareski has lived in multiple countries in which he has discovered different cultures and lifestyles. Now settled in Costa Rica, he expresses through his art and his techniques the still vivid marks that these experiences have left on him.[1]


An autodidact sculptor

By combining his ideas with materials such as Resin or Bronze, he creates bodies in movement, balanced, or frozen in space: sculptures’ projects that will be finalised in his studio in Costa Rica. This artist never took any art or anatomy courses, he rather follows his instinct and emotions than any drawings or sketches: ninety percent of his creations are shaped in less than one hour.[2] The memories of his childhood, mostly in Africa, represent his main source of inspiration: the artist reproduces faces or situations for which he has been a witness. He tries to let space for improvisation to bring us the Big Feet Family universe.


A peaceful call for hope

A Big Feet Family is born: BabyFoot, BigFoot, LadyFoot, GrandpaFoot or MiniFoot are among the team members. Each one possesses his own characteristics but they still keep a commun symbolism: these big feet, which represent our roots and our attachment to the same planet, the Earth[3]. According to the artist “no matter what our race or color is, where we live or who we are, we are all enslaved to our paradisiac planet, our home”.
This idea of unity amongst the human race is something Idan wants to express through his work[4]. The artist diverts and transforms the human anatomy in his sculptures: amplification of body parts, relaxing attitude, dramatization, pop and generous colors from metallic purple to bright red. These elements contribute to surprise the audience, revealing an easy peace message reading. A more detailed approach of the sculptures shows us a reflection and critique of our society: this family members carry an awareness message about cultural differences and origins.


A Globetrotters family

The Bigfoot family members are present in various places around the world (Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia). Idan Zareski finds his artistic expression just as much in monumental sculptures as in little ones and his works can now be found in various museums, galleries, shows, luxury hotels, parks... Miami (USA), New York City (USA)[5], Monaco (France) or San Jose (Costa-Rica) are among the various city[6] where the BigFoot Family has settled her encampment. These sculptures always generate smiles and draw attention from the public: people of all age and ethnicity seem to want a part of them, to hug them and to take pictures with them.

Galleries and exhibitions

Galleries
Markowicz Fine Art – Miami, Florida
Galeries Bartoux – France
Mouche Gallery – Beverly Hills, California
Klaus Steinmetz Contemporary – San Jose, Costa Rica
Suzana Linares – Monaco, France

Current exhibitions
Best of France – New York, USA – September 2015
Mouche Gallery – Beverly Hills, USA – April 2015
Valoarte – San Jose, Costa Rica – September 2014
Village de marques – Nailloux, France – June 2014
Miami Art Garden – Miami, USA – January 2014
Avenida Escazu – San Jose, Costa Rica – February 2013

Past exhibitions
Art Southampton – New York, USA – July 2014
Context Miami – Miami, USA – December 2013
NAO Cartagena – Cartagena, Columbia – October 2013
Stade Pierre Mauroy – Lille, France – May 2013
Cologny, Switzerland – January 2013
Botanical Garden – Miami Beach, USA – March 2012
Art Miami Context – Miami, USA – December 2012
Carla-Bayle, France – August 2012
Puccini Festival – Torre del Lago, Italy – August 2012
Scope Basel – Basel, Switzerland – June 2012
Top Marques Monaco – Monaco – May 2012
Art Monaco – Monaco – April 2012
Scope Miami – Miami, USA – December 2011
ARTBO – Bogota, Colombia – October 2011
Jacob Karpio Galeria – Costa Rica – October 2011
Valoarte – San Jose, Costa Rica – September 2011
Metalogik – Hotel Villa Caletas/Zephyr Palace, Costa Rica – July 2011 Curated and presented by Jacob Karpio
Via Lindora – Santa Ana, Costa Rica – March 2011
Mazeres, France – September 2008