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Amos Amit was born and raised in Israel on a farming community in the beautiful Galilee.

The lush beauty of Northern Israel inspired Amos' early artwork and that influence continues to this day. Amos moved to the United States in order to pursue a masters degree in landscape architecture. After that, it was an easy transition to living the life of a full-time artist. He has had the immense joy and privilege in the last 45 years of traveling throughout the United States to exhibit at the finest art shows. Throughout the years he has received numerous awards and recognition from the most prestigious exhibits. He is considered a leading batik artist in America.  

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 The process of batik art is one that has been practiced for centuries.

It is a complex process created on fabric, with the use of hot wax acting as a resist to various natural dyes. This application of dyes and wax is repeated many times.  In the end the wax is removed, revealing the vibrant final piece.

 
STEP 1 – A design is drawn on fabric. I begin to apply hot wax to areas that should remain white.

STEP 1 – A design is drawn on fabric. I begin to apply hot wax to areas that should remain white.

STEP 2 – All areas to remain white are now covered with hot wax, which hardens upon contact with the fabric.

STEP 2 – All areas to remain white are now covered with hot wax, which hardens upon contact with the fabric.

STEP 3 – The fabric is dyed with light blue. The areas covered with the hot wax now resist the dye.

STEP 3 – The fabric is dyed with light blue. The areas covered with the hot wax now resist the dye.

STEP 4 – The wax is then applied to areas which will remain light blue.

STEP 4 – The wax is then applied to areas which will remain light blue.

STEP 5 – The fabric is now dipped in darker blue dye and the wax/dye process is continued until all areas are eventually covered with wax. The final process involves removing the wax by ironing the batik between sheets of paper which absorb the melt

STEP 5 – The fabric is now dipped in darker blue dye and the wax/dye process is continued until all areas are eventually covered with wax. The final process involves removing the wax by ironing the batik between sheets of paper which absorb the melting wax.