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Niso Maman's signature torsos made from nails, coins, and other media encompassing steel and metal  have made him internationally renowned as one of the leaders in contemporary sculpture.  These figures embody both the elegance and beauty of the classical period and the excitement and spirit of contemporary art.  Niso's work speaks of understated motion and grace.

As a young artist, Niso began his personal odyssey of study and travel. From Italy to Paris and finally to Holland, Niso experimented with new methods of expression in ceramic and mosaic art. Eventually, Niso came to the United States to further his studies and broaden his style to mesh the influences of the middle East with Europe and America.

Niso, born in 1957, is an llth generation Israeli from one of the oldest families living in Israel.  After high school, Niso served in the Israeli Defense Forces, reaching the rank of Sergeant, He opened his first art studio under the direction of the Haifa University Art Department while still in high school.  During this period, he began to establish his reputation in the Tel Aviv area where he sold and displayed work to the art public.

In 1982, Niso opened his Florida studio, which received national attention for operating one of the few bronze art foundries in the Eastern United States. In 1991, he began concentrating his efforts on new works of marble, onyx, bronze and steel. It was also during this period that Niso gained a reputation as a teacher of stone-carving, inspiring his students with his creativity and sharp eye for form and lines.