Kobi Zarfati is a figurative and landscape painter whose work stems from a search for a vivid, authentic, and emotionally charged presence. His paintings draw inspiration from classical traditions while relying on a direct and personal visual language – one that does not conceal the act of painting, the effort, the mistakes, or color at its full intensity.
Whether depicting figures or landscapes, his works are built through sharp contrasts, complementary colors, and wild brushstrokes that charge the image with energy and a sense of inner restlessness. The compositions are precise yet unrestrained, striving for balance while always leaving room for the unexpected.
For Zarfati, painting is a field of ongoing tension between control and freedom – a place where fleeting moments take shape as tangible, powerful, and at times unresolved images.
He studied painting with several leading artists on the local scene, including David Nipo, Aram Gershuni, Ilya Gefter, and Adam Cohn. His works have been presented in numerous exhibitions across Israel.
