David Bar-Chai is an American born artist living full time in Mexico. In addition to a full time painting career he teaches watercolor workshops on the Oaxacan coast (“Get Wet With Watercolor!”).Since 2005 he has renewed his interest in murals; accepting commissions both private and public (mu-rá-lo-gy).
He has exhibited in Greece, Israel, and Mexico, as well as his native United States. In his latest exhibition he has reflected his adoration of the iconic actresses of Hollywood – “there was something timeless about their beauty that I had to capture!”
David Bar-Chai believes that Art must always contain an inner dimension – the subjects must be felt as well as seen. And seen over time, allowing the essence to slowly reveal itself, ripening like sweet fruit.
· Born: 1965
Education:
1992-1994 Loyola University
1989-1991 University of Maine
1986-1988 University of Texas
Exhibition History:
· 2007 “Hollywood Soirée” at Boutique Darla.
· 2006 One Man Show, El Jardin Adentro; Galería Aspen; San Miguel de Allende, GTO. Mexico.
· 2005 Group Show; Artesano; San Agustinillo, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Group Show, Paradise; Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico.
· 2004 Group Show; Galleria Casa Diana; San Miguel de Allende, GTO. Mexico.
One Man Show, “Mediations;” El Patio Eventos; San Miguel de Allende, GTO. Mexico
· 2002 Group show; B.I.S.T.A.(Business in Support of Texas Artists); Borders Books; San Antonio, Texas.
· 2000-2002 Studio David Bar-Chai, open studio and teaching center located in the Artist’s Quarter, Tz’fat, Israel.
· 1999 One Man Show, “The Many Moods of Paros”; Saint Athanasios Hall; Naousa, Paros, Greece.
· 1998 Group Show, “Figuration”; Astoria Gallery; New Orleans.
· 1997 “Things from the Attic,” (projected paintings) Six and Half Dozen Rose Theatre; Santa Monica, California.
Group Show, “Me-O-Rama,” (self portraits); Hyperdisc Records; Santa Monica, California.
· 1996 Three Month Installation “Recent Works: Constructions”; Holly Hills Café; Hollywood, California.
· 1995 Group Show, ARTS FEST 95; The Faubourg Community Center, New Orleans, Louisiana.
· 1994 One Man Show, “Dances From Life;” The Neutral Ground; New Orleans, Louisiana.
· 1991 Group Show, Kennebec Valley Art Association; Hallowell, Maine.
Selected Biography:
1987
· Studies Psychology at the University of Texas
· Records and releases “Love Chorus,” which receives local radio play
1989
· Studies jazz guitar with Tony Gabry at the University of Maine at Augusta.
1990
· Exhibits early works on paper with KVAA, Hallowell, ME.
1991
· Writes and produces commercial jingles
· Releases Maine Mosquito/Song for Gail.
1992
· Studies music theory and composition at Loyola University.
· Transfers to the College of Visual Arts.
1993
· Writes a string quartet, Twilight, which is performed at the 2nd Annual Composers Recital
1994
· Has first one man show, “Dances from Life”
1995
· Moves to Los Angeles.
· Meets future wife, Bassia Bar-Chai (née Loebel)
1996
· Founds Project Spotlight, an avant garde performance forum.
· Begins writing art criticism, “Painting as it was meant to be,” a review of the painter Murray Schiff, is published in the Bi-coastal monthly Coagula.
1997
· “Things from the Attic,” a modern dance performance features projected paintings from the “Dancer” series.
1998
· Astoria Gallery in New Orleans exhibits several of the ‘Dancer” paintings.
1999
· Has a one man show “The Many Moods of Paros”.
· Works as a Scenic Artist for director Paul Warner.
2000
· Paints a mural in the home of Dr. Raphael Rosen.
· Opens Studio David Bar-Chai in the Artist’s Quarter of Tz’fat, Israel.
2002
· Moves to San Antonio to reconnect with family.
2003
· Moves to Artist’s Colony, San Miguel de Allende, GTO., Mexico.
2004
· Participates in a Group Show at the Galería Casa Diana.
· Has first One Man Show in Mexico, “Mediations” at El Patio Eventos.
2005
· Exhibits watercolors on the Oaxaca coast.
· Launches Mu·rá·lo·gy, a San Miguel based mural company.
2006
· Joins the Galería Aspen in San Miguel de Allende
· Executes a mural at the home Patricia Herlbert
· Offers watercolor workshops -- “Get Wet With Watercolor!”® in San Agustinillo on the Oaxacan coast.
· Executes “Pelicans” mural for the El Pelícano Café.
2007
· Provides “Hollywood Portraits” for Hollywood Soirée at Boutique Darla.
· Exhibits collages at Galería Helena Moreno, San Miguel de Allende.
· Moves to the Oaxacan coast full-time.
