Art Magazine
Photo: “Beautiful Matzah” – Courtesy of Pavel Kvetny Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Pavel Kvetny. I also have a Hebrew name, which is Haim Meir. I was born and live in Russia, in the city of Saratov. I am 45 years old. I graduated from an art […]
Photo: Courtesy of Dannah Levy Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I am best known for ceramic pieces that have been variously called cracked eggshells, broken spheres, and the like. Take a look at one of them and that will tell you more about my background than a recitation of my […]
Photo: Courtesy of Ahuva Elany Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Ahuva Elany, I am a 45 year old Israeli artist, married to Amir and mother of Or, a 19-year-old solider, and Agam, who is 15. At the age of four, I immigrated to Israel from the former […]
Photo: Courtesy of Roy Cohen Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Roy Cohen. I’m an Israeli artist who makes kaleidoscopes for the last 26 years. I started my professional path as a photographer for the spokesman’s unit. Later, during my architectural studies, I have discovered my real passion […]
One of the most exciting times in your life will be bringing a baby into this world. So much joy and happiness for everyone around you! Announcing the name of your newborn will be one of the proudest moments in your role as a new parent. We believe in celebrating the big moments in life […]
Photo: Courtesy of Laurie Sartani & Zohar Jolles Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. Zohar and I are partners, creating decorated, hand painted, Judaic and functional ceramics. I am the potter, creating the surfaces for Zohar’s decorations. We both live and work in Moshav Merhavia, in the North of Israel. We […]
Photo: Courtesy of GabriellArt Designs Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Gabriella and I was born in Jaffa, Israel. As I was 8 years old my parents moved to Munich, Germany, where I grew up. I lived in several German cities, now I´m based in Stuttgart. My two […]
Why would I say such a thing? That was one of my AHA! moments. It totally changed my perspective about the Tallit. As an artist who creates Tallitot, I feel more than ever the importance of everyone owning and using their Tallit. In my mind, I’m trying to understand why I didn’t realize it earlier. […]
Photo: Courtesy of Clayed by Elana Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I was raised in a bicultural family in Massachusetts. My Jewish heritage influences a lot of my work. I was first introduced to polymer clay as a young child when my parents sent me to a therapist to help […]
At Judaica in the Spotlight, we enjoy trying new things. Especially, when it comes to art. There is just so much to discover! The perfect example is papercutting. Did you know that papercut art has been around for thousands of years? There is something very meditative to it. Practicing it requires your full concentration, otherwise […]
