Ilana Davis

Growing up in Ashkelon, Israel played an important role in becoming an Artist.

Ashkelon, on the Mediterranean coast, is a historical town dating back thousands of years.

It has a unique mixture of history and a diverse population.

Ilana started working with clay at age 5. She earned a BA in Hebrew literature from the University of Haifa, and perused an MA in the literature of the Old Testament at Tel Aviv University.

Since moving to United States in 1988, Ilana has been sculpting with clay, recycled metal, plaster, concrete and bronze, and printed clay monoprints.

Ilana has taught ceramics and clay sculpting for the past 25 years. Her sculptures have been in juried group shows, solo exhibitions and are part of private collections in various countries.

Ilana has exhibited her works at the following locations: · Oshman Family JCC Palo Alto · Solo Galley Los Gatos, Featured Artist · City of Santa Clara – “All Fired Up” Jury Exhibition · Coastal Arts League Gallery & Museum Half Moon Bay California · Hakone Gardens Saratoga California · West Valley Gallery Saratoga California · De Anza College Cupertino California · Israeli Artists Exhibition Palo Alto California

Ilana’s sculptures have been sold to private collectors in: · Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Palm Springs California · Fort Collins Colorado · Zichron Ya’akov and Tivon Israel · Palo Alto, California Interviews · Synchronized Chaos an interdisciplinary art, literary, science, cultural, and travel writing webzine Ilana’s Art Exhibition in San Jose Mercury News