do you think art should be so direct?

The book, designed by Guy Goldstein, was released in a limited edition (which was sold-out) jointly with the artist’s solo exhibition in Ein Hod, curated by Raya Sommer, in 2005. The book, containing Viner Omer’s early artworks from 1999 to 2005, includes documentation of video installations and performances, a series of works called “The Poor Artist” painted on doors collected from the street of Rishon Lezion, and many works from the series “Ass Face,” extremely provocative works on ready-made porn magazines. In addition, the book contains a manifesto written by the artist, about women having to refuse to go to work.

The works in this book are direct and relate to Viner Omer’s biography; some demonstrate a form of protest. Viner Omer presents a double play between honest biographical references and touching expressiveness and humor, self-humor and irony that indicate clarity of vision and a reluctance to act expressively.