Thursday, September 20, 2007

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
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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.

Zeev Raban, King Solomon’s Chariot

Zeev Raban israeli art Picture of Zeev Raban (1890-1970) illustration to the Song of Songs 3:6-11 is courtesy of Ruth Doron, Zeev Raban’s daughter, who lives in Jerusalem and owns the copyright of his works.
We see King Solomon’s chariot with a very prominent Star of David right in the center of the illustration.

Homage to Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

Lessing Star of David israeli-artPicture of work of art with Star of David is courtesy of Amos Plaut.
Title: Homage to Gotthold Ephraim Lessing [1729- 1781]
280/200 cm
Acrylic on canvas
1991
Lessing wrote Nathan the Wise (Nathan der Weise) about religions  tolerance. 
Copyright: Amos Plaut 2007
Amos wrote to me that the title of the work is Big Triptych and it adds to the irony:
Nathan the Wise tells the king that there's no real difference between religions, they all have the same value...