Aviva Rahmani – “Tolstoy and I” Series  (Photo credit: www.avivarahmani.com)

From Conceptual Roots to Eco-Activism and Literary Conversations

by Antonino La Vela –

My deep admiration for Aviva Rahmani, and the privilege of knowing her personally, has only deepened my respect for her visionary practice over time. Every encounter with her draws me into a realm where art transcends aesthetics, delving into history, politics, and the intricate dance between the individual and the collective. Meeting Aviva was transformative, revealing her boundless creativity, incisive intellect, and fervent emotional drive.

Reflecting on my previous article, I realize it was penned when I didn’t truly know her on a personal level, it was merely the tip of an iceberg. Since then, my journey and ongoing conversations with Aviva have taken me to a new depth, prompting me to uncover those hidden facets of her work that often go unnoticed. In this and future articles, I aim to capture not just the brilliance of her art, but the overall essence of Aviva.

Although my writing may sometimes seem to put her on a pedestal, my goal is not to idolize her but to harness her conceptual approach as a beacon… as a way for improving the world, especially when politics falter and society drifts away from the true meaning of living together. In a somewhat selfish attempt to learn from a remarkable woman, I hope this journey will not only honor her but also inspire, in some way, us all to learn, grow, and reconnect as individuals and as human beings.

This is my aim as a Thinkism Artist, and it is the very reason I write.