Shekel

About The Artwork

A larger-than-life recreation of the Shekel, the current Israeli currency. Gadi honed in on the beautiful symbol of the coin, a fleur-de-lis, a  stylized lily, repeating it in stone to create a magnificent reliefs. He captures the viewer’s attention, turning a seemingly banal everyday object into a beautiful art object.

About Gadi Fraiman

Israeli sculptor Gadi Fraiman expertly captures natural elements & fleeting emotions in works that transcend mediums, pulsating with life.

At age 40, Gadi made the courageous decision to take his artistic devotion to the next level, leaving his job in the vineyards and focusing on sculpting full time. Gadi’s unbridled passion for his art and his constantly evolving creative approach define his signature style. Gadi’s sculptures capture this fervent kinetic energy & flow almost as if a spark of life is growing inside each of them.