Alice Zilberberg

In the "Meditations" series, Alice Zilberberg creates animal montages as an expression of self-therapy, drawing attention to mindfulness and nature conservation. As an urbanite, functioning day-to-day in a fast-paced, built environment can be emotionally unsettling. The artist regrounds herself in the sense of calm issued by these animals. These creatures reinstate a presence, a tranquility, and a grander perspective. Zilberberg’s works invite a meditative state, encouraging the viewer to stay still and find happiness in the moment. Their minimal aesthetic is metaphorical of striving for simplicity. The works are an amalgam of many photographs from around the world, put together by the artist in post-production. The digital displacement of the animals from their surroundings is representative of their displacement in real life from the wild due to human interference. The animals have a “home” within each image, which, in many cases, no longer exists in the wild. The images are a tribute, a testament to the beauty of nature, and a ground on which to reflect on the interaction between humans and the natural world.

Born in the former Soviet Union, Alice Zilberberg was raised in Israel, then moved to Canada, and now resides in Tel Aviv. A graduate of Ryerson University’s Photography program, she began her artistic practice by painting. Zilberberg's work has been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide, next to renowned artists such as Ansel Adams, and Imogen Cunningham. A winner of numerous prestigious competitions, she was a recipient of the Hasselblad Masters Award in 2021; and has garnered 1st place titles at the International Photography Awards, the Julia Margaret Cameron Awards, and the Fine Art Photography Awards to name a few.

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