Shimon Zrihan
Shimon Zrihan, born 1956, was raised in the Northern city of Zefat in Israel.
He was inspired by the works of the sculptors and artists in the 60’s and 70’s
Over the years, he acquired his education in the arts at the Abba Hushi Art Institute in Haifa, later returning to Zefat to teach sculpture for five years. ist.
Shimon is a member of the Israeli Artists Association and the Zefat Artists Association. Many of his works are displayed in the Zefat General Exhibition and Museum and throughout the country in various shows and exhibitions. Most of the pieces are in bronze or sculpted in wood.
Shimon Zrihan’s guiding principle is to combine all styles; surreal, cubist and realistic – all of which may be perceived in any single sculpture. His unique and wonderful pieces are all the figment of his imagination and are expressed in a clean and meaningful style.
Shimon lives in Zefat with his wife Dorit and their five children.