I have been drawn to the world of art for as long as I can remember, finding inspiration in both the classical and the contemporary. As a young child, I have memories of obsessing over works such as The Blue Boy, Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez, and pieces by the Impressionists such as Renoir. As I grew, so did my interest in exploring my creative and artistic talents. I began learning through mentorships and classes, often through trial and error, exploring different methods and mediums. Over the years, my need to express myself through art deepened and began to manifest as explorations of my background and Jewish heritage. I started to internalize and express my feelings about the world around me by reflecting on and improvising my work.

My earlier work often carried traditional sentiments, focusing on tender Jewish moments drawn from my own experiences. These works sought to preserve and honor the quiet holiness found in everyday Jewish living. They also led to examinations of topics such as the inner world of Jewish identity set against a modern backdrop.

As my work evolved, I explored Jewish themes in an impressionist style using acrylics, focusing on people and scenes in the Holy Land, with a particular interest in Tzfat (Safed). The rich blues and ethereal light of Tzfat inspire a deep emotional connection to the sacred geography of the Holy Land. These paintings are imbued with both vibrancy and stillness, expressing the mystical essence of place, the spiritual resonance of the land, and the awe that emanates from its hills, skies, and ancient stones.

While I continue to return to my impressionist roots at times, I felt an urgent need to widen my artistic lens. This led me to explore new mediums and techniques, culminating in my current work, which combines acrylic, oil, and marker to create a unique style that weaves together color, Jewish text, and symbolism.

My current works look toward the mitzvot in the Torah and incorporate Judaica, Hebrew text, and words from the Oral Torah to allow viewers not only to see, but to feel the meaning and emotion behind the words, concepts, and commandments. These works are often quiet in nature, reflecting both an inner spiritual world and an outer world of beauty. Through color and form, I seek to translate the unseen—faith, devotion, and the presence of holiness—into something visual and experiential.

As my work continues to evolve, words often take center stage, emerging as both visual and spiritual anchors within the composition. Text from the Torah and oral tradition intertwine with imagery to evoke a felt sense of sacred resonance, sometimes viewed from a unique angle that bridges tradition and contemporary interpretation.

My latest paintings weave together the techniques and emotional insights from my earlier works with a more expressionistic lens, inspired by Jewish music, prayer, and symbolism. They explore Jewish identity as something both historical and eternal—a reflection on the past, a meditation on the present, and an aspiration toward the spiritual future of the Jewish experience.

ARTISTIC INSPIRATIONS

My artistic influences are diverse, spanning from the quiet ambiguity of Johannes Vermeer, whose layered simplicity reveals deeper meaning, to the meditative modernism of Mark Rothko, whose reflective color fields invite viewers to project their own emotions and values into the work. The vibrant movement of the expressionists, the conceptual use of words and atmosphere in Edward Ruscha’s work, as well as the surrealist imagination of René Magritte, with his dreamlike juxtapositions and modern color palettes, continue to influence my visual language also inform my approach to light and composition. I am equally inspired by Jewish art and symbolism, especially the use of gold metallics, sacred text, and the depiction of Jewish life—elements that allow spiritual meaning to emerge through form and color.  Additionally, my inspirations are often drawn from Jewish archaeology and ancient symbols, incorporating forms such as ksav script and primitive markings to connect my work to the deeper historical and spiritual roots of the Jewish experience.