Artist Beit Midrash incorporates my faith into my artwork. Judaism intertwines with art to create meaningful and intriguing pieces. Through guidance from my art teachers at school, I take inspiration from Jewish prayers and texts and create artwork that reflects my personal connection to Judaism.
Watercolor on watercolor paper. This painting is inspired from the prayer of Ashrei, a prayer meant to praise and thank G-d. I reflected my own thanks to G-d for the gift of maternal care and protection in this painting.
Acrylic painting on watercolor paper. This painting is based on the prayer of Shema and the Holocaust. As a child my parents would sing Shema to me every night before I fell asleep. This painting is reminiscent of all the children who lost their lives in the Holocaust who longed for a day to hear or say Shema again.
Watercolor and collage on watercolor paper. This painting is based on Az Yashir, a song that was sung after the splitting of the sea during the Exodus story. The piece displays the idea of G-d's hand reaching out and crushing the Egyptians, saving the Jews. The line the painting is based on is written in Hebrew text along the arm of the hand. Its translation - You inclined Your right hand; the earth swallowed them up.
Watercolor on watercolor paper. This painting is based on the Halleluja prayers after Ashrei. The painting depicts our gratitude for G-d's creations, including the stars and sky.
These paintings are part of a triptych, please click on the pictures for more details.
Pencil pointillism on paper. This drawing is inspired by the prayer of Modeh Ani, a prayer recited every morning thanking G-d for giving us a new day. The drawing shows people's souls being cleaned in the washing machine, matching the concept that our souls are cleansed at night and returned for a new day.
Watercolor and colored pencil on watercolor paper. This painting is based on the Yigdal prayer, in which the idea of Messia appears. The painting shows what I envision the Messianic time to look like.