Aish Kodesh is pleased to invite you to a special art fair featuring "Art of
Eretz Israel" that will take place on Sunday, Januray 26th (a/k/a Super Bowl
Sunday to certain elements of society) from noon until 4 (so there will still
be plenty of time for hachana for the game) at Aish Kodesh, 894 Woodmere Place
Woodmere, NY 11598.
Art of Eretz Israel is a group of Israeli artists who have pooled their
resources and are marketing directly to overseas clients. The works range
from original paintings, lithographs, prints, photos and posters, ceramics,
silver jewelry and Judaica, music CDs, hand painted silk painted challah
covers, gift baskets and flowers. All of their products are produced in Eretz
Yisrael.
They are feeling the effects of the economic downturn due to the lack of
tourists. Through 'buy Israeli' product fairs and Shul-hosted shows they are
marketing their products. They are very determined not to let the current
situation undermine their lives in Israel.
Please take this opportunity to support Israel, acquire beautiful art
and share a part of the creativity of Art of Eretz Yisrael.
The artists include:
Bracha Schwarz
Bracha Schwarz is a extremely talented ceramicist. She has lived at Moshav
Meor Modi'im for 23 years. In addition to raising 5 children she has persued
a professional career, both teaching and creating a very exciting style of
ceramics. Her work blends shapes, textures and vivid colors creating an
exciting form of New Judaica. Items $100-500.
Yoram Raanan
An immense power radiates from the paintings of Yoram Raanan. That is what
hits you first. As you continue looking, your experience variations of
feelings and discover layers of meaning. He uses strong deep colors. Yet,
whether it is a biblical theme, a landscape or an abstraction, every
painting reveals itself to be an exploration of light. Though his style is
abstract and very contemporary, there is something familiar in Raanan's
work, something which allows an inspiring momentary glimpse at the mystical
core of the world. $90-450.
Elyah Succot
Elyah is inspired by the beauty of the Galil and the Holiness of Eretz
Yisrael, He began synthesizing his earlier years as an artist with a new
life as a totally committed Jew. At the end of the Yom Kippur War, his
paintings became more and more charged with prayers for the final redemption
- praying, dancing figures, the Torah, revelations of inner and outer light,
the land and the sky of Israel, amidst bright pastel colors imbued with
great hope and promise. $350-450.
Avraham Loewenthal
Prayer, Jewish Mysticism, and contemporary art are combined in the unique
work of Tzfat artist Avraham Loewenthal. Avraham's work ranges in form from
spiritual maps of transcendental harmonies, to large abstract painted wood
constructions. The works in the form of spiritual maps describe basic
concepts of the Kabbala. The larger abstract works reflect meditative states
of consciousness. Avraham's unique and inspiring work is an exciting
expression of Kabbalistic concepts, and a significant development in
contemporary Jewish Art. $35-250.
Sara Naftaly
Sara studied at the Camberwell School of Arts & Crafts, London. She has
worked as an artisan in residence in schools and taught at the Bezalel
Academy in Jerusalem. Her original hand crafted Judaica combines traditional
techniques with her love of Eretz Israel and a Jewish way of life. Since
making aliyah in 1986 Sara has custom designed pieces for clients throughout
the world. Most of Sara's creations are "not off the shelf", but rather a
shared venture with the client's creative vision. Sara, her husband and 4
children live in Moshav Meor Modi'im. Most of Sara's work is not "off the
shelf" and is customed designed to meet your tastes. $15-350.
Dov Lederberg
Dov began his involvement in the arts at Haverford College and the Columbia
University Graduate School of Fine Arts. Between 1970 and 1994 he worked as
an independent film director, mainly for Israel Television, making
documentary and educational films.Since 1983 Dov has been deeply involved in
using new art media and techniques to express the subtle ideas of Jewish
mystical teachings and meditation. He has created many original oil
paintings and prints inspired by the Hebrew letters in the scribal style, as
well as fractal visions of angelic beings, the texture of the rock surface
at the Wailing Wall and the Dynamics of Marriage . His paintings and video
art are exhibited in museums and galleries in the United States and Israel.
Paintings to $1600.
Yael Avi-Yonah
Yael was born in Jerusalem, a graduate of Bezalel Academy of Art, and
operates with her husband, Dov Lederberg, the Avi-Yonah Gallery in
Jerusalem. Her father was the distinguished archaeologist and historian,
Michael Avi-Yonah, who provided her with the rich background in art,
archeology and bible, which emanates from her works. Thousands of her prints
and serigraphs on Jerusalem landscapes and biblical subjects have been sold
throughout the world.. Her works were on display in the Jewish Museum in
London, as well as galleries in Israel and abroad. $60-1200.
Zeesi Paltrowitz
Zeesi trained and worked as a textile designer for many years in the United
States. Her clients included major fashion and home furnishing firms based
in New York City. Zeesi's other works include fine note cards, coordinated
gift wrap and textile covered gift accessories which are available in
museums and better gift shops. She also designed intricate patterns to
decorate fine ceramic judaica for a top Israeli artist. Since making Aliyah
and settling in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Har Nof (Hebrew for Mountain
View), Zeesi has created an exquisite collection of Judaica paintings.
Amidst the magnificent biblical hills dotted with olive trees, Zeesi draws
her inspiration from the colors and textures of the land of Israel, as well
as from textiles, florals, classical patterns and Jewish themes. Her
rendering of design and text create a unique blend of visual and spiritual
inspiration. $20-130.
Please make every effort to attend and buy at the fair.
Azriel
