Born in Jerusalem, Efrat (Effi) Baler is a New York-based artist with a diverse background. She graduated in Sculpture and Painting from the Bezalel Academy of Art in Jerusalem, and has since participated in over 70 gallery and museum exhibitions in the US and internationally. Her work has earned Honorable Mentions and critic’s awards, and is featured in private collections. Baler is a multidisciplinary and concept-driven artist, reshaping the boundaries of traditional painting by creating 3D sculptural paintings and reliefs that blur the lines between painting and sculpture. By revealing and using the backsides of canvases and incorporating elements that shift on, beneath, or behind the canvas, she creates interactive experiences that invite viewers to move around and engage with the artwork from multiple perspectives. ​ *** Baler's artwork is currently showing at Miriam restaurant, 300 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023 ***