Yoram was born in New Jersey in 1953 and graduated from the University of Arts in Philadelphia, PA( BFA 1975). He traveled throughout Europe and the near east and settled in Israel in 1977, where he has developed his unique artistic vision.

Raanan’s studio situated in the Judean hills overlooks the fertile plains extending out to the Mediterranean Sea. Surrounded by nature and environs in which King David wrote his psalms, Raanan is inspired by his learning and creates paintings and sculpture, which have brought him international acclaim.

Raanan’s paintings have exhibited throughout the world in public museums and art galleries. He is one of Israel’s most successful artists today.

Raanan approaches a blank canvas as a writer who faces a blank page with no preconceived notions. As the colors drip, swirls and meld, they form images he then gently shapes and brings to life. “My process happens through creation, followed by destruction and the newly emerged creation, followed by clarification. I am always destroying one layer in order to create a new reality” for Raanan painting this way allows him to connect with the divine source of creation.

His painting is a spiritual process where the viewer is invited to participate. Levels of meaning are often discovered the more you study his paintings. Each time you get a new dimension, a new reality. Raanan’s varied palette and vibrant color is a trade mark of his work. A spiritual experience you must not miss.

Art & Soul Fine Art has an extensive collection of Raanan’s Giclees on paper and mixed media. Custom sizes are available upon request