Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I’m Miranda, the designer behind CounterForm Jewelry— a new line of laser-cut jewelry with an emphasis on contemporary Judaica. I grew up in Upstate New York and Western Massachusetts and come from a Reconstructionist background. When I was a kid, I was always working on […]
Category: Artist Interviews
Meet The Artist: Renana Termechi
© Renana Termechi Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Renana Termechi, I am a painter and a mother. Drawing from a very young age, I always knew that this was what I wanted to do in life. I have studied in Israel, and abroad. I have always loved […]
Meet The Artist: Dalia Chen of Mandalia Art
© Mandalia Art Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Dalia Chen Azduwanis, I’m 53 years old, married and living in Ben Yavne. I’m a painter and writer for many years, who loves calligraphy and has been writing for others, designing, and producing stages for schools and events. For […]
Meet The Artist: Dalia Chen of Mandalia Art (HE)
© Mandalia Art ספרי לנו קצת על עצמך ועל הרקע שלך אני דליה חן אזדואניס בת 53 נשואה גרה בן יבנה. שנים רבות מציירת כותבת מאוד אוהבת את כתיבת הקליגרפיה שנים כתבתי עבור אחרים עיצבתי, הפקתי תפאורות בבתי ספר באירועים. בשנתיים האחרונות נחשפתי לציור המנדלה המשלבת מילים – המנדליגרפיה והתאהבתי היה לי ברור מצאתי את […]
Meet the Ketubah Artist: Adriana Saipe of Ink with Intent
© Ink with Intent Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. Growing up as the girl who loved art class more than just about anything, I think I always knew I wanted my job to involve drawing. But I wasn’t quite sure how to find one of those elusive gigs. After graduating […]
Meet The Artist & Designer David Orlansky of Uvtuvo
© David Orlansky / Uvtuvo David is an abstract artist and product designer whose work has been featured in museums, shows and galleries in New York and overseas. He holds degrees in both business and social work, and has founded and built several successful businesses. Drawing from his artistic skills and business savvy, David manages and executes […]
Meet The Artist: Ellen November
© Ellen November Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. Drawing on the graphic nature of maps, my fiber art is cartographic in nature. Art quilts allow me to combine my skills in illustration, photography, graphic design and quilting. A recent project was a series of work based on interpretations of the Rand […]
Meet The Artist: May-Bell Bareket
© May-Bell Bareket Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. Shalom, I’m May-Bell Bareket, a Danish Jewish artist, currently based in Copenhagen, Denmark where I was born and where I also grew up. As both my parents are from Israel, I have always felt connected to Israel. During my adult life, I […]
Meet The Artist: Sima Weinreb
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I was born in Parskville, NY in 1947. My grandmother owned a kosher hotel and farm, which was run by my father, aunts, and uncles. My interest in art began early – I was around 10 when I received my first lessons and was supported […]
Product Review: Handmade Hamsa Necklace & Turquoise Earrings by Kattyoosh
© Judaica in the Spotlight Product Link: Handmade Hamsa Necklace Product Link: Turquoise Earrings Material: Silver & Turquoise Gemstone Verdict: Love at first sight! I have been searching for the perfect Hamsa necklace for years before stumbling upon Katia’s beautiful design on ETSY. The moment I saw her take on this ancient symbol, […]