Bidspirit auction | Oren Markovitz

Oren Markovitz - 140 Days. 60x60 The work ”140 Days” is a personal, direct and uncompromising documentation of a deep human journey – the artist's journey of recovery from addiction. The work was created as part of a personal project in which Oren Markowitz began to paint every day, with each day of sobriety becoming a creation, a documentation and a small victory on a long path of change and renewal. The number 140 that appears in the work is not just a number. It symbolizes 140 days of sobriety, 140 days of perseverance, struggle, hope and rebuilding life. Through painting, the artist transformed the recovery process into a visual language, in which each work represents another moment in a personal journey of coping and growth. Markowitz's works are characterized by emotional honesty, strong materiality and direct presence. He does not hide the personal story behind the work, but uses art as a tool to document, process and give meaning to his life experiences. In this case, the painting becomes a visual diary of recovery, in which time itself becomes the raw material for art. Beyond its personal meaning, the work touches on universal themes of perseverance, willpower, hope, and the human ability to reinvent oneself. It invites the viewer to contemplate not only the final result, but also the long road that led to it. ”140 Days” Oil on canvas Unframed Provenance Received directly from the artist's studio.