Exhibit: Judaica inspired Drawings and Paintings

 

Beth Shalom Temple Center Art Gallery
presents
“Judaica inspired Drawings and Paintings ”

by
Michael B Schwartz

Aug. 30 - Oct 27, 2022

I put together a combination of drawings and paintings created over the past few years that somehow incorporated Jewish ritual objects. These are observational and narrative works in charcoal, pen and ink and acrylics.

Some of the works are like talismans or wall amulets, good luck charms for houses. The more abstract works are influenced by Torah breast plates. The decorative elements in Judaica have symbolic and mystical meanings in some cases, other pieces are more formal.

I created these from a cultural perspective, with consideration of the stories and history of these objects. Who owned them, what were their daily lives like? Who made them? 

A special thank you to Marcia Wiener and Beverly Lake.

To purchase works:
Works are for sale and available as prints or cards. To have a price list emailed to you drop me a line on my website. 

To Visit the Exhibit:
Call (520) 648-6690
Monday & Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:
1751 N Rio Mayo, Green Valley, AZ 85614
https://www.bstc.us/

 

Shabbat Light

Hamsa

Mezuzah

Torah Scroll Covers

Spice Container

Shield of David

Eternal Light