Thursday, September 20, 2007

Seller in Machane Yehuda

Sukkah Lanterns star of davidSonya, Seller in Machane Yehuda, Jerusalem's famous Souk or market, stands in front of Chamsa shop with Yevu Yashir Sukkah Lanterns in different colors hanging above her head, waiting to be sold

Sukkah Lanterns in the Souk - 1

Sukkah Lanterns star of davidGarland of Yevu Yashir Sukkah Lanterns in different colors waiting to be sold in Machane Yehuda, Jerusalem's famous Souk or market, in twilight, when the bulbs are lit to pronounce the beauty of the lanterns.

Orna Adoram, War Night

Star of David israeli art Orna AdoramPhoto of Star of David on an old wall is courtesy of painter Orna Adoram who told me that it was created in a tough night during second Lebanon war. The Star of David is made from building materials, plaster and glue. The white and blue colors hint to the Israeli flag; the red – to the soldiers’ blood. 
Copyrights: Orna Adoram 2007
ornaadoram@gmail.com
972335717540

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Zeev Raban, Let him kiss me

Zeev Raban israeli art song of songs Picture of Zeev Raban (1890-1970) illustration to the Song of Songs 1:2-4 is courtesy of Ruth Doron, Zeev Raban’s daughter, who lives in Jerusalem and owns the copyrights of his works.
We see four Stars of David above the heads of the lovers on the gate’s frieze.

Zeev Raban, I am Black, But Comely

Zeev Raban Stars of David israeli art Picture of Zeev Raban (1890-1970) illustration to Song of Songs 1:5-6 is courtesy of Ruth Doron, Zeev Raban’s daughter, who lives in Jerusalem and owns the copyrights of his works.
We see the beloved through a window and on the curtains there are two large Stars of David.

Ofira Oriel, Sparks of Unity

Stars of David israeli artPhoto of Stars of David is courtesy of Israeli painter Ofira Oriel who lives in Modi’in.
title: Sparks of Unity (between heaven and earth, between opposites).
acrylic on canvas
150X120
Copyright: Ofira Oriel 2007

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Zeev Raban, Tower of David

Zeev Raban israeli art Picture of Zeev Raban (1890-1970) illustration to the opening verses of Song of Songs 4 is courtesy of Ruth Doron, Zeev Raban’s daughter, who lives in Jerusalem and owns the copyrights of his works.
We see a large Star of David on the second small illustration from top right corner under the Tower of David.