Artist's Statement: Obstacles and distractions can surround an individual in various shapes and guises. A thread of optimism and hope can help a person break free and transcend.
Master storyteller the Rebbe Yosef Yitzhak of Lubavitch, an endless source of uncompromising inspiration, is depicted as a catalyst for personal change and transformation. His teachings of the inner and hidden aspects of Torah reveal and unmask the hidden hand of G‑d through life’s journey, shattering the illusions of limitations in one’s life.
Nachum Ish Gam Zu, a noted sage from the Talmudic times, is famous for always accepting all situations with the saying, “Gam Zu L’tova,” – “This too is for the good.” This painting takes that idea a step further by suggesting that whatever situation a person finds themselves in is not just for the good but is in itself good.
