Tali Navon, born in 1964, is an Israeli artist based in Tel Aviv. Known for her multidisciplinary exploration of cultural phenomena and historical narratives, her diverse body of work spans painting, video art, and installations, often characterized by a minimalist use of color that is both conservative and expressive.
Navon studied textiles at the Shenkar College of Engineering and Design, art at the Kalisher School of Art, and film at Tel Aviv University. Her work delves into
a wide range of themes, including urbanism, motherhood, the innocence of
childhood, and the connections between past, present, and future. Much of her inspiration is drawn from Israel's rich archaeological heritage.
Navon's art has been widely exhibited in both solo and group exhibitions across Israel and internationally. Her work has been featured in prestigious institutions such as the Israel Museum, the Petach Tikva Museum, the Haifa Museum of Art, and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Her video works have also been showcased at the Jerusalem Film Festival, as well as in London, Boston, Seoul, and various other international venues. Her pieces are part of numerous private and public collections.
In her latest installation, "On Characters and Libraries" (2024), Navon explores the libraries where books reside and the characters within them. This installation invites viewers to connect the text with the reader, where the writer presents, the reader interprets, and together they create the character, born from imagination. The characters in the installation are depicted through painting and sculpture, originating from books, and are subject to the interpretations of both the writer and the reader.
Navon emphasizes that a literary text can evoke a response only when read; its potential impact is realized during the reading process. The books in the installation are placed in libraries as objects, waiting to come to life when read. The depicted characters, whether in painting or sculpture, can represent both the writer and the reader. The viewer observes them, much like they would observe the paintings of libraries and workrooms. The installation bridges the pleasures of viewing art with the joys of reading, inviting viewers to connect and enjoy both worlds.