Shimon
Wanda


Shimon Wanda is a multidisciplinary contemporary artist from Haifa’s Kiryat Haim neighborhood. Born in Israel, his work is deeply influenced by the history of Ethiopian migration to Israel, shaped through his parents’ experiences of escaping Ethiopia.
Wanda takes an experimental approach, blending large murals and smaller portraits. Recently, he has been using spray paint to convey movement and emotion in real time. His work often explores Ethiopian Jewish culture, using vibrant neon colors and abstracted shapes to ask questions and tell stories.
Wanda’s artistry is distinctive and constantly evolving, currently focusing on intuition and inquiry rather than careful planning. He aims to convey emotions through his portraits, creating a state of freeze, while also seeking to make viewers feel confused and excited.
The artist maintains a strict training regimen, working on his upper body and hand movements to increase flexibility and fluidity. This regimen is crucial for Wanda to continue painting and to mitigate his greatest fear: no longer being able to create art.

I began painting at a very young age, and have educated myself independently over the years. Colors have always brought me happiness. I advocate for pushing boundaries and exploring different techniques and styles. My passion comes from diverse sources and the knowledge I’ve gained from everyday life and endless experiences. I combine new techniques and materials, embracing challenges and discovering new worlds, which fuels my passion for painting and creating. My goal is to never stop creating and to take my thoughts to unknown places. Currently, I work and create at the Pyramida Center for Contemporary Art in Haifa. I use a variety of techniques, styles, sizes, and formats, with materials ranging from traditional to digital. My art is designed to evoke strong emotions, inspired by my surroundings. I aim to create powerful connections with my audience, conveying emotions, confusing, making people happy, and strengthening through colors and shapes in both private and public spaces. My days are filled with diverse, vibrant projects, and I am constantly reinventing myself. Recently, I completed my first 3-meter sculpture. My goal is to continue creating and inspiring the next generation.


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Shimon Wanda is a multidisciplinary contemporary artist from Haifa’s Kiryat Haim neighborhood. Born in Israel, his work is deeply influenced by the history of Ethiopian migration to Israel, shaped through his parents’ experiences of escaping Ethiopia.
Wanda takes an experimental approach, blending large murals and smaller portraits. Recently, he has been using spray paint to convey movement and emotion in real time. His work often explores Ethiopian Jewish culture, using vibrant neon colors and abstracted shapes to ask questions and tell stories.
Wanda’s artistry is distinctive and constantly evolving, currently focusing on intuition and inquiry rather than careful planning. He aims to convey emotions through his portraits, creating a state of freeze, while also seeking to make viewers feel confused and excited.
The artist maintains a strict training regimen, working on his upper body and hand movements to increase flexibility and fluidity. This regimen is crucial for Wanda to continue painting and to mitigate his greatest fear: no longer being able to create art.

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