The David Citadel
An oldie but a goodie. Painted in 1995 - experimenting with a new style, the palette knife. Trying to convey the feeling of ancient stonework.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
The Israelis call the Golan Heights the eyes of Israel because they can see virtually all of Israel from the heights. After the war with Syria the Israelis conquered the Golan. Before the war Syrians would regularly shoot at the Israeli Kibbutz and the Israelis often had to spend time in bomb shelters. My uncle was one of the founders of Kfar Szold and my family lived there. I was there in 1993 and I painted this picture.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Israel (New Work)
In May this year I was in Israel and traveled through the whole country. My impression of Israel was of its quiet, peacefulness and cleanliness. And then at one point the small town of Sderot was bombarded with rockets daily. This painting expresses my feeling about this lovely country which is surrounded by hateful enemies.
I always think of Israel as a magical land where religions are united and there is so much history. You can just imagine yourself on a warm night staring at the sky. Every time I visit Israel I feel right at home and my Christian friends who have visited Israel told me they have the same feeling. Our forefather Abraham who is buried in Israel unites us all.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Jerusalem & Abstract (New Work)
I've tried to capture the ancient city of Jerusalem with the crowded streets and cluster of houses. I'm very influenced by Byzantine mosaics, since I lived in Rome at the age of 23 attending the Academy of Fine Arts. I visited many churches and it has left a lasting impression on my work.
This little painting reflects the intertwined roads, highways and biways around the city. New Yorkers are a very fast moving population and this painting is an expression of this energy.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Jerusalem & Orchid (new work)
I bought this orchid in a street fair in Chelsea. It was love at first sight! I knew I had to have it. After several weeks it's still blooming. Don't be afraid to buy an orchid, they don't need that much care.
Private Collection in Israel
White Orchid with Purple Spots
W6" x H8"
Acrylic on Canvas
Acrylic on Canvas
Jerusalem is always in my mind and in my heart. I spent two weeks in Israel in May and I thought it was one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. I felt at home.
Private Collection in Charleston, S. Carolina
Silver Moon over Jerusalem
W8" x H6"
Acrylic on Canvas
Acrylic on Canvas
Friday, July 6, 2007
New York Impressions (New Work)
These two paintings are my impressions of my environment - New York City, particularly at night is exciting, with its neon lights and reflections on the Hudson river. At the moment I'm painting in an abstract style because it gives me freedom to express my feelings about the city that I have now been living in for 57 years.
I find New York's scenery exciting - always new and refreshing. The colors are drawn from my youth in Yugoslavia where the costumes were full of vibrant colors that the peasants wore to the marketplace. The colors also just come from my daily life, walking on the street and seeing gardens and markets.
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