Yuval Mahler was born in 1951 in Haifa, Israel, Yuval Mahler studied graphic design and animation at School of Visual Arts in New York City. While living in New York, he also participated in several group shows in Soho. Mahler draws on rich supply of wry humor, satire, caricature, and comedy to produce his insightful studies of human behavior. His paintings explore human relationships under various conditions of life the world over. Mahler’s work appeals to the child in us all, to optimists as well as those who simply want their spirits lifted. The artist works in varied media? acrylic, colored pencil, gouache, pastels, and serigraphs? to achieve his delightful depictions of human condition. His paintings have been shown in galleries and exhibitions in many countries, including Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Israel, and United States.