Eli KW
Eli Kaplan Wildmann is a creative director, curator and designer. His creations have reached hundreds of thousands of people worldwide, reimagining what books can be, in projects with organizations such as PJ Library and Central Synagogue. Exhibits he curated brought together artists from wildly different backgrounds in joint creative acts, including with the Jerusalem Design Week and Kol HaOt. He also produces, directs and designs musicals and has worked on theater productions from Broadway to floating on a barge Off-Off-Off-Broadway.
Eli loves teaching and experiential education - he has worked in schools, camps, and he facilitates creativity workshops. He volunteered with various LGBT organizations and is the proud co-parent of two future art and design fans.
In addition to his work curating exhibits, Eli gives private, bespoke curator’s art tours in Israel.
“I love the intricacies and quirkiness of Jewish ritual and traditions. They excite me almost as much as design and typography. I enjoy passing on my enthusiasm and ideas - what does your community need? Let’s create something beautiful together.”
Artist & Designer
Eli specializes in tactile objects that connect spirituality and ceremony with a modern outlook on design. His creations invite interaction, questions and wonder - exactly what we hope Judaism inspires.
Video content brings ideas to life. Eli creates videos that pair teaching with interactive, at-home crafts, with participants creating ritual objects that are unique to them while still connected to the community.
Get in touch to see what Eli can offer your community, or look below to find a few additional projects and collaborations from the past few years.
Hole Punchers & Magic: Watch what it is that gets Eli excited in crafting, in creation, and in Judaism. This footage is taken from the online Jewish crafting reality show "Expedition Maker."
