The Jewish home today, like the Temple in old times, is furnished with ritual objects that enhance its traditions and celebrations.  These ritual objects have always been the subject of Jewish folk art.  Though time has altered artistic styles, the symbols and narratives have been carefully preserved from generation to generation.  Having grown in a traditional Jewish home where artistic expression was greatly encouraged, I found a medium by which to combine my love for art with my heritage.  

I was trained as a Visual Arts Teacher in Oranim College in Haifa, Israel, with an emphasis on Judaic symbols through history.  Teaching art in Israel enabled me to absorb and implement the rich artistic elements of Israeli culture within the classroom.  In 1982 my family and I moved to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada where I completed a Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts Education.  While studying, I continued to teach Judaic studies in Talmud Torah, integrating art education with biblical stories and holidays. 

The turning point in my personal artistic career began with preparing the ketubah for my son's wedding in 1993.  Since then, the focus of my work commemorates the joyous moments of Jewish celebrations with ketubot for weddings, invitations and dedications for Bar/Bat Mitzvah, birth announcements, anniversaries, marriage reaffirmations, and home amulets.  Working with mixed media (acrylic, watercolour, paper cut, and various collages) my work combines contemporary and traditional style with the beauty of nature and the grace of the Hebrew alphabet.  It is inspired by quotes from the bible, prayer book, saying of our sages, and holidays. Through art I can communicate a spiritual connection to my heritage, while immersing myself in the intricate beauty of its symbols and messages.  

Exhibitions

Education

1991 – 1996

University of Alberta; B.F.A.  Majoring in figurative sculpture (not completed)  

1983 - 1989

University of Alberta; B.Ed. Secondary route, Major Visual Arts

Teaching Experience