Photo: Courtesy of Judy Shechter Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. Hello, my name is Judy Shechter, Mosaic artist from Tel-Aviv. I grew up and was raised in a religious home and for some of my childhood years I lived and studied in New York. Nowadays I’m married, mother of three […]
Category: Artist Interviews
Meet the Cantor and Artist: Deborah Katchko-Gray
Photo: Courtesy of Cantor Katchko-Gray Photo Credit: Kristen Jensen Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I’m a fourth-generation cantor, who loves folk music. I grew up on cantorial music from my famous grandfather, Cantor Adolph Katchko, my wonderful father, Cantor Theodore Katchko, and my mom, a great pianist and accompanist, organist […]
*Book Review* – Modern Judaica : Today’s Makers, Today’s Sacred Objects
Image: Courtesy of Judaica in the Spotlight Book Description: For anyone with an interest in Judaica and sacred objects, this book presents some of the most outstanding examples of contemporary Judaica that have been created over the last 30+ years. Fifty-three makers have told their stories in their own words, giving incredible insights into why […]
Meet the Artist: Suzaluna
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I am an artist living and working out of my home studio on the north shore of Boston. I am mostly a ceramic artist but I also create jewelry, fiber art, recycled stuffed animals and I create nature mandalas on the new and full moons. […]
Meet the Jewellery Designer: Hardy of Jeweria
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. Hello, I am Hardy and along with my business partner Holger I am founder and owner of a small company in the heart of Germany. In 2010 we started making our own handmade art objects and in 2020 the German government asked us if it […]
*Book Review*: 10 Ways To No Longer Being A Depressed Artist
Image: Courtesy of Judaica in the Spotlight First and foremost, we would like to thank Peshah Ann for kindly sending us a complimentary copy of her beautiful guidebook as well as some of her jewellery pieces for review. Description: 10 Ways To No Longer Being A Depressed Artist is a quick read, filled with insights […]
Meet the Illustrator: North Star
Who or what inspired you to become an Illustrator? I’ve had an off and on interest in art for many years. When I turned 15, I decided to get a drawing tablet and dedicate real time to improving my skill. I’ve loved comics my whole life, so I would say that’s what inspired me. There […]
Meet the Artist: Marlene Burns
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I am a professional artist who lives and works in Tucson, Arizona. My art has been shown worldwide and has graced the covers and content of many magazines, journals and newspapers. I was raised in an observant home and have always embraced Judaism, though […]
Meet the Artist: Ada Sapir of Ada Studio Designs
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina where I lived until age 12. One of my fondest childhood memories are of my grandfather taking me to Shul with him and the joy he got from seeing me sing the prayers and Hebrew holiday songs. Another […]
Meet the Artist: Olga Ismailov of EmmAvi Designs
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Olga Ismailov. I was born in Uzbekistan and immigrated to America when I was a small child. I am a Bukharian Jew. I currently reside with my family in New York. I am a speech and language pathologist by profession. I have […]