David Kracov

Book of life
Laser cut, Hand Painted Metal, 58 x 48 x 45 cm

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KU 3/1/20 - Actively involved in the development of children in crisis around the globe, ‘The Book of Life’ was created by David Kracov to support Charbad’s Children of Chernobyl, the only organization in the world that permanently evacuates and treats sick children from the Chernobyl region. Sculpted as a tribute to Rabbi Yossi Raichik, director of CCOC, the laser cut metal base appears as a children’s fairytale book, filled with text of poems, excerpts of diaries, and songs, written by children who died in Auschwitz. Individually laser-cut butterflies erupt from the pages, each one symbolising the children that escaped Chernobyl’s nuclear disaster, and with the help of the charity, have been given a chance at a new life. This work is a mesmerizingly vibrant celebration of the joy of life, and highlights the artistic prowess of David Kracov, whose works are beloved around the globe.

About the artist

Born in Boston, David Kracov studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and began his career in animation with the Brad Pitt feature, ‘Cool World.’ David went on to work with Disney Animation, Don Bluth Animation, Rich Animation, as well as several other studios, before beginning his solo work

as a sculptor and painter. Kracov’s vibrant color palette shows up in his unique steel wall sculptures that begin with hundreds of small sketches. David’s meticulous steel work along with his scrutinizing attention to detail allows his sculptures to take on a life of their own, and his famous butterflies take flight. David’s playful and creative works are each a testament to his steady hand and wonderfully unique artistic ideas. His work brings joy and humor to pop art.

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