Adir Itzhak

Itzhak studied at the Technical College of the Israeli Air Force and later served as an Air Force engineer. At the age of 24, he was severely injured, leaving him permanently confined to a wheelchair. Through remarkable strength and resilience, he rebuilt his life as a mouth painter, transforming adversity into artistic expression.

A year after his accident, Adir received a scholarship from the Association, which allowed him to enroll at the Academy for Art Teachers in Ramat Hasharon. He graduated with honours and, in 1979, became a full member of VDMFK. Today, he works as a teacher and lecturer at the same academy, where he founded and developed a course titled “Rehabilitating Art.” The program trains art teachers to work with people with disabilities, reflecting his deep commitment to using creativity as a tool for empowerment.

Adir’s paintings are distinguished by still lifes and landscapes, enriched by the artistic traditions and techniques he learned at the Israeli art academy. His refined sense of colour brings vitality and warmth to his compositions. Over the years, his works have been exhibited internationally in cities including Sydney, Vancouver, and Madrid, among many others.