JOSHUA GRIFFIT Tel-Aviv, Deck, 1985

Original exhibition poster, Israel Museum, Jerusalem (Meet an Israeli Artist series).

This vibrant and layered composition by Joshua Griffit captures the energy and movement of a maritime scene, blending figuration with painterly abstraction. The image presents a dynamic view of a ship’s deck populated with figures, set against a sweeping seascape where color and gesture dominate.

Griffith’s approach combines bold brushwork with collage-like elements, creating a composition that feels both immediate and constructed. The juxtaposition of the large vessel in the background with the animated figures in the foreground evokes themes of travel, transition, and collective experience. His use of saturated blues, reds, and yellows adds intensity and rhythm, reinforcing the sense of motion.

The structured layout of the poster, with its bilingual typography and clean margins, situates the work within a museum context while allowing the artwork to remain the focal point.

A lively and engaging piece from the post-digital era, appealing to collectors of contemporary figurative painting and Israeli art.

Framing available upon request.