Morgan Abenhaim

Morgan Abenhaim, born in 1989 in Toronto, Canada, is a multidisciplinary artist currently based in the same city. Abenhaim's artistic pursuits traverse various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and installation. Best known for their distinctive and intricate multimedia eye portraits, Abenhaim integrates acrylic paintings on wood and MDF with sculptural components, employing woodworking and molded resin techniques. Their larger-scale installations, often on painted wood and plastic, reflect a mastery of form and material. Abenhaim's work delves into the human iris as a focal point, offering a departure from conventional portraiture while exploring the intangible aspects of the human experience. The artist's subject matter centers on narrowing in on the human iris as a means of dissolving traditional boundaries, inviting viewers into realms of the divine and ethereal. A pivotal project, "Organic Encounters," exhibited at OUR Gallery in Toronto in 2017, marked the inception of the "Soulscape" series. This breakthrough project showcased Abenhaim's technical prowess and meticulous attention to detail, laying the foundation for subsequent opportunities and deeper explorations within their current body of work. Abenhaim's artistic journey has been punctuated by notable exhibitions and participations, affirming their place in the contemporary art scene. Their works have been showcased in prestigious venues such as NYA Gallery in New York City, The Spoke Club, and Northern Contemporary in Toronto, Canada, as well as The Run Gallery, also in Toronto. Additionally, Abenhaim has actively participated in events such as Armory Week in New York City and the Emerging Toronto Artist Award and Art A La Carte Program in their hometown. Through a fusion of mediums and a profound exploration of the human gaze, Morgan Abenhaim continues to captivate audiences with their evocative and thought-provoking artistry.