AvRaam (Avraham) Cohen (b. 1968, Tel Aviv) attended university both in Holon, Israel and Brooklyn, NY for Industrial Design.  While studying for his Masters at Pratt Institute, Cohen had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects in Gaetano Pesce’s studio in NY, where he gained experience working with cold casting techniques and was exposed to a variety of materials.

In 1998, Cohen founded his design and engineering firm, Vertex Product Development Inc. in Great Neck, NY. After years of working with clients developing new products and innovations, his passion for creating art reignited.  Cohen is combining his industrial design and manufacturing techniques with his earlier experiences of sculpting, casting, and free-form modeling into his artwork. 

As an artist, I am drawn to the power of color and the impact it can have on the viewer’s experience. My wall-mounted and stand-alone sculptures are characterized by their vibrant, layered colors and their ability to be both clear from a distance and unclear up close. I approach my work with a sense of experimentation and a desire to push the boundaries of traditional sculpting techniques.
My sculptures are the result of 30 years of product design experience, which I use to manipulate 2D images and create 3D versions of my own. I am interested in reinterpreting the highlights and shadows of these images to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in my sculptures. I use a variety of molding techniques and experiment with a wide range of materials to create my sculptures, which are often inspired by my admiration for the skills of others and the beauty of nature.