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Artist's Statement: Ana B’Koach is a prayer which represents the hidden side of G-d's protection. Blessings are not always directly manifest in our lives, but with more direct observation we begin to make out G-d's veiled blessings. It is our hope that we can glimpse the truth, until we can see the actual light for what it is.
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Artist's Statement: Being in Jerusalem is hard to explain. It's a feeling of belonging more certain than anything I have ever known. I'm there and I fit. When I painted this, I had been in Jerusalem for a couple of weeks and felt like I needed to leave something of me there. And there it is. Shayna Denburg, born and raised in Montreal, Canada, has been painting since her teens. As a young adult, she spent some time in Israel, where, inspired to give back to the land, she painted several city electricity boxes in Jerusalem and Safed. Shayna now lives and studies in New York. In her spare time, Shayna chills by listening to music, taking pictures or doing yoga.
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Artist's Statement: This painting, which depicts a man blowing a shofar, has the Hebrew word "Aneini" - "Answer me," in the background. The work is meant to represent the universal cry of the soul to G-d, "Answer me!" Devorah Weinberg is an artist and illustrator on shlichus in Port Washington, NY with her family. She is the mother of four children including a newborn daughter. She possesses a Bachelors in Fine Arts and is working towards her Masters in Art Education. She has a passion for creating Jewish Art and illustrating Jewish children's literature. She has exhibited with several artists' groups both locally and nationally. In addition to pursuing her art a assists her husband in his work as Youth Rabbi at the Chabad of Port Washington.
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Artist's Statement: We read in Tanya that Torah study connects us to G-d with both an inner light (ohr penimi) and with an encompassing light (ohr makif). Raiza Malka graduated from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago in 2010 and has since changed the focus of her work to Judaism. Raiza Malka is inspired by whimsical illustrations, paintings and sculptures that largely inform her work, she is also touched by anything having to do with light. Raiza Malka currently works primarily in water color on paper.
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Artist's Statement: Every holy man has a holy woman behind him, and the Rebbetzin was the holy woman behind the Rebbe. This royal daughter, granddaughter, greatgranddaughter, and wife of the Rebbe was described as "indescribable" even by her own husband , the Rebbe, who commented after her passing that only G-d knows of her true greatness. In her famous signature of modesty we only have a few glimpses to her likeness. The most famous one is a cropped picture taken of her at a wedding reception. I felt this wrinkled old picture deserved a little more attention to highlight this great woman. This is a creative suggestion of how she might have looked in her youth, based on the original black and white image. Rabbi Bentzion Elisha is an award-winning chassidic photographer and writer, based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, where he resides with his family.
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Artist's Statement: For this piece, my mind looks to the poetic words of my husband, the Pop Chassid, Elad Nehorai, to elevate it (and us) to another realm: "With those simple black straps and boxes, it reminded them that no matter how insane the world claimed they were, no matter how much they were told that everything they felt and thought was out of sync, was wrong and bizarre and crazy, they would have a sign, an anchor, that reminded them of the truth." This piece was originally an etching, done by dipping a copper plate into acid, in a building in the middle of the cornfields of Champaign, Illinois, as I started to seriously journey forward in my Judiasm.(Hence,it's signature, my maiden M. Felsenthal) Rivka Nehorai began investigating the power of art as a tool for expression, raising awareness, and social commentary from the age of 16. She received her Bachelor’s in Painting from Rutgers University.
Always with a deep appreciation for the complexity and wonder of the human body,in 2002 Rivka began to integrate artistic expression with Jewish concepts and imagery.
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Artist's Statement: In the face of the destruction of Hurricane Sandy is there an opportunity for our rebirth and regrowth? Tu B'Shvat tells us there is always a chance for a new beginning. I created this art installation from a tree felled by Hurricane Sandy. Anyone on site is welcome to write a prayer, meditation or wish for a new beginning, and attach it to the tree. Raised by former hippies, Yitzchok Moully was exposed to far more color than one would expect in the rigorously orthodox Chassidic community.
Moully’s art contrasts strong Judaic and Chassidic images with vibrant bold colors to create a startling combination which he describes as “Chassidic Pop Art”. Moully’s art reveals that the essence of Chassidic thought is far from black and white.
Moully is the Youth Rabbi at the Chabad Jewish Center in Basking Ridge, NJ, where he resides together with his wife Batsheva and five children, a Rabbi by day and an artist by night.
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Artist's Statement: The Painting in divded in four sections which represent the 4 spiritual worlds. Azliut, Beriah, Yiztirah and Asiyah. David Brook lives in Sydney, Australia, and has been selling his art since he was in high school. He is currently painting and doing web illustrations.
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Artist's Statement: There is a pit within us all where a constant battle rages. Our struggle. Finding a space of calm is sometimes the sole purpose. Shayna Denburg, born and raised in Montreal, Canada, has been painting since her teens. As a young adult, she spent some time in Israel, where, inspired to give back to the land, she painted several city electricity boxes in Jerusalem and Safed. Shayna now lives and studies in New York. In her spare time, Shayna chills by listening to music, taking pictures or doing yoga.
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Artist's Statement: One of the mitzvot specific to Jewish women is challah. Depicted here is a small girl watching her mother make challah for Shabbat. She is learning and taking her first steps in understanding what it means to be a Jewish woman. Raiza Malka graduated from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago in 2010 and has since changed the focus of her work to Judaism. Raiza Malka is inspired by whimsical illustrations, paintings and sculptures that largely inform her work, she is also touched by anything having to do with light. Raiza Malka currently works primarily in water color on paper.
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Artist's Statement: I created this work during the pregnancy of my third child. The words of Psalm 27 are written throughout the painting. This Psalm is about faith in G-d's protection. I thought a lot about this Psalm during that pregnancy. The painting represents a mother's hope, faith and realization that we are dependent on G-d's mercy for a healthy birth and baby. Devorah Weinberg is an artist and illustrator on shlichus in Port Washington, NY with her family. She is the mother of four children including a newborn daughter. She possesses a Bachelors in Fine Arts and is working towards her Masters in Art Education. She has a passion for creating Jewish Art and illustrating Jewish children's literature. She has exhibited with several artists' groups both locally and nationally. In addition to pursuing her art a assists her husband in his work as Youth Rabbi at the Chabad of Port Washington.
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Artist’s Statement: When viewing this portrait, one can imagine what it would be like being alone with the Rebbe during a deep, thought-provoking moment. The intention of this piece is to give a personal touch to the public farbrengen experience. Rabbi Sholom Nemtzov was privileged to present the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, with a portrait of the Rebbe wearing his tallit and tefillin. Although he painted it exactly as it appeared in the photo, the Rebbe was visibly upset about the positioning of the tefillin on the head. The Rebbe instructed him to correct it, lest someone use the picture as a guide and put on the tefillin incorrectly. Once he fixed it, the Rebbe was very pleased.
Sholom continues to use his G‑d-given talent to enhance and beautify people’s homes with art that’s pleasing to the eye, inspirational to the mind and comforting to the heart.
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Artist's Statement: Hisbonenut is Hebrew for meditation, and refers to the process of engaging in intense study of the Torah, especially the kabbalistic explanations that form the foundation of Chabad chassidic philosophy, in order to achieve a greater understanding and appreciation of - and connection with - G-d. Musya Herzog is a 23-year-old artist and psychology student who grew up in the Lubavitch community of Crown Heights. Growing up, she was inspired by Jewish and Hasidic folk artists such as Chagall, Leiberman, and Filmus, and, like them, strives to convey the warmth and joy of Hasidic life in her work.
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Artist’s Statement: Miriam had such faith in Hashem! She sent the only gateway to redemption down the river to be taken by literally the daughter of the other side, Pharaoh. Yet she still had faith that G‑d would take care of her brother. Natalia Kadish is a Surrealist artist inspired by the joy received from learning Torah and contemplating the infinite. She received a BA in Illustration from School of Visual Arts. Her art has been displayed in several concerts including Irving Plaza in NYC. While incorporating the realism of her father, Laszlo Kubinyi's illustrations she explores mystical concepts and understandings inspired by her visit to the Artist Colony in Tzfat, Israel. Her goal is to reveal the love in hearts and share her inspiration with all.
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Artist's Statement: Breaking out of the shakles of this physical world. Like fish in water we know there is only one way to survive, and there is only one truth, G-d. Its not a buden, but the greatest of joys. Its not about negating this world, it's about elevating it for a higher purpose. Rivka Cyprys, born and raised in London, England, has studied in Canada, Jerusalem, and presently in New York. Art has always been her passion, and a form of self-expression, because it displays more then what is skin-deep, and has many levels of meaning.
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Artist's Statement: This painting is a self portrait yet meant to capture a universal experience. In the painting the light is coming from within the subject rather than surrounding her. This painting is a tribute to the Jewish woman. Devorah Weinberg is an artist and illustrator on shlichus in Port Washington, NY with her family. She is the mother of four children including a newborn daughter. She possesses a Bachelors in Fine Arts and is working towards her Masters in Art Education. She has a passion for creating Jewish Art and illustrating Jewish children's literature. She has exhibited with several artists' groups both locally and nationally. In addition to pursuing her art a assists her husband in his work as Youth Rabbi at the Chabad of Port Washington.
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Artist's Statement: Chezi tries to portray orthodox Jews in a colorful way. The warmth and vibrancy of this community is often veiled by its simple and understated mode of dress. Chezi's paintings make this vibrancy more apparent. Chezi Gerin is an independent, self-taught artist, and his art is inspired by Jewish customs, liturgy, holidays, and chassidic teachings.
Chezi currently lives in Washington Heights, New York, with his wife.
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Artist's Statement: This is a painting I did of the menorah on the last night of Chanukah last year. David Brook lives in Sydney, Australia, and has been selling his art since he was in high school. He is currently painting and doing web illustrations.
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Artist’s Statement: The Rebbe Rashab (fifth Lubavitcher Rebbe) once said that what we understand of the Tanya (the Alter Rebbe’s book of chassidic teachings) is what a goat understands of the moon from staring at it. This image of wonderment resonates with how we all wonder about G‑d and this universe we live in. Raiza Malka graduated from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago in 2010 and has since changed the focus of her work to Judaism. Raiza Malka is inspired by whimsical illustrations, paintings and sculptures that largely inform her work, she is also touched by anything having to do with light. Raiza Malka currently works primarily in water color on paper.
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Artist's Statement: Inspired by psalm 126, "When The Lord will return the exiles of Zion, we will have been like dreamers". Bright colors, distorted images and Kabbalistic designs are all painted to remind us that some day this world will seem to us as nothing more than a dream. What better place is there to dream than holy Tzfat?
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Artist's Statement: The artist conveys the paradoxical senses of community and intimacy that characterize and animate every Jewish wedding. The presence of the community is as strong and palpable as is the shared private bond between the chattan (groom) and kallah (bride). Musya Herzog is a 23-year-old artist and psychology student who grew up in the Lubavitch community of Crown Heights. Growing up, she was inspired by Jewish and Hasidic folk artists such as Chagall, Leiberman, and Filmus, and, like them, strives to convey the warmth and joy of Hasidic life in her work.
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Artist’s Statement: Letting our soul shine through, bringing the light within us out. Look beyond that physical disguise, and see the life. Look within, see beyond. Let G‑d shine through. Rivka Cyprys, born and raised in London, England, has studied in Canada, Jerusalem, and presently in New York. Art has always been her passion, and a form of self-expression, because it displays more then what is skin-deep, and has many levels of meaning.
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Artist's Statement: This picture depicts the Torah scroll as a map, alluding to the fact that its teachings are a personal guide for inner peace, as well as the divine map for global peace. Sara was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Vibrant colors, rhythm and balance in nature influences her compositions. Sara, a self-taught artist, has enjoyed creating artwork since she was a child and has experimented with different techniques and mixed media. Sara combines rich colors and texture in her paintings inspired by Jewish themes and ancient texts. In her creative artwork she hopes to express the joy of living in G-d's world. Sara lives with her family in Brooklyn, NY.
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Artist's Statement: Although our lives are permeated with questions, the answer is provided in a single word: emunah, faith. Emunah is our test; the clarity offered by emunah hides its face, obscuring itself within the creations of the world around it. It can be faintly made out in the distractions around us, but it is there for us to find. Dovid Orlansky is an abstract artist, exploring expression and emotion in his work. Dovid places an emphasis on the viewer and the personal meaning found by all in his work. Seeking greater levels of spirituality and incorporating Torah and prayer into his work as inspiration for all is his goal. Jewish themes and mantras, as well as various concepts from Tanach are found in his art, encouraging contemplation of life’s mission, attainment of spirituality and positive drives for humanity. He lives in Brooklyn and works as an artist and musician.
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