ART
With this experience, Adi operated an academy for art
students and teachers for nine years, and ultimately settled
in Clearwater, where he lives with his family. He now creates
art intensively, using his lessons from over the years to create
artistic works that are the result of his personal growth. 9
EDITOR’S NOTE: Adi BenDov (iDEA) can be contacted at
(727) 412-4785, or at adibedo@gmail.com. His website is
adibedo.wixsite.com/adibedo.
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In a Musical Atmosphere, an original piece by
Adi, was installed in January on Cleveland
Street near the Capitol Theatre and will be in
Clearwater through June 2020 as part of the city’s
public art and design program.
Adi’s Washburn Lion-The Protective is 31 inches
by 57 inches and weighs 280 pounds.
Adi’s Horsus – The King’s Golden Horse is a
concrete sculpture that begs you to decide if
this brave beast will be able to pull himself out
of the sinkhole.
Israeli born artist Adi BenDov (iDEA) of
Clearwater both sculpts and paints.
AUGUST RYAN