Simcha in the Shtetl
December 31, 2013
ב"ה
Water Vessels
December 30, 2013
Psalm 109
December 27, 2013
Tree on the Hudson
December 26, 2013
Oil on Stretched Canvas
Artist’s Statement: When I found this beautiful tree along the banks of the Hudson River it made me think of the Hebrew word for tree, etz, which is composed of two letters, "ayin" and "tzaddik." "Tzaddik" means "the righteous one" and "ayin" means "eye." Though initially latent, a potential tzaddik is in every Jew. This potential can become active as the "eye" of the torah becomes part on one's consciousness.
Pintele Yid
December 25, 2013
The Blessing of Yosef
December 23, 2013
Pastel & Ink on Paper
Artist’s Statement: Yosef, the special son, received a special blessing from his father, Yaakov. In this picture, you can see the fruitful tree under which Yosef studied Torah. I also included Yosef's mother, Rachel, and his infant brother, Benjamin. The fish represent prosperity and fecundity.
Woman is the Foundation of the Home
December 20, 2013
Jewish Community
December 19, 2013
Psalm 70
December 18, 2013
Concrete and The Tree
December 16, 2013
Shabbat Shalom
December 13, 2013
Chana
December 12, 2013
Genesis 2:1-3 Silver & Rainbow
December 11, 2013
Acrylic on Stretched Canvas
Artist’s Statement: This is my painting of the full text of Genesis 2:1-3. It is in Hebrew letters in rainbow colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet. The text is on a silver background.
My Bubby and Zaidy
December 10, 2013
Artist’s Statement: I remember the real Jewish shtetls of Russia. This is my Zaidy and Bubby near the little shtetl where I was born. Where are you now, my little shtetl . . . ? Only in my dreams and my paintings . . .
Souls All Mighty
December 9, 2013
Print
Artist’s Statement: The number 3 represents something which is eternal. The candle wax symbolizes wisdom, the wick – action, the flame – love. Our souls ascend through wisdom and love being translated into acts of loving-kindness until the “cup runneth over.” As the droplets of water fall from the cup of goodness, the souls are formed and ascend.
Shabbat Family Lighting
December 6, 2013
Artist’s Statement: When we light the candles, the room fills with the radiance of Shabbat. The table here glows like a burning bush, hinting at the special light of Shabbat. The crimson woman wears a crown of light as if she has become a queen, and the home is transformed into a sanctuary of peace.
Jewish Holidays
December 5, 2013
Acrylic on Board
Artist’s Statement: Every Jewish person connects to each holiday differently. When I think of Yom Kippur, I think of kapparot. With Purim, I visualize a mask and an upside down crown that represents G‑d's hidden nature during the Purim story. On Shavout I think of the first time I counted the Omer. Rosh Hashanna, I hear the Shofar, Shabbat, I hear my father making kiddush, and on Chanukah I see the flames of the candles.
Joyous Flames
December 4, 2013
Chanukkiah
December 3, 2013
Artist’s Statement: For this piece, I used digital tools to strip the image down to its most essential and meaningful elements. Like a Haiku poem, it communicates a tremendous amount of information and emotion with a small amount of actual input. In doing so, the viewer is invited to fill in the details and become part of the process.
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"The primary talent of an artist is his ability to step away from the externalities of the thing and, disregarding its outer form, gaze into its innerness and perceive its essence, and to be able to convey this in his painting.This is how an artist can serve his Creator." — The Rebbe
"The primary talent of an artist is his ability to step away from the externalities of the thing and, disregarding its outer form, gaze into its innerness and perceive its essence, and to be able to convey this in his painting.This is how an artist can serve his Creator." — The Rebbe
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