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Shraga Landesman – the renaissance of innocence
Israeli-native Shraga Landesman is one of the most productive Jewish artists who work today in the field of Judaic art. Landesman’s artwork is a unique mix of modern style and ancient motifs, that have the rare ability to fill the viewer with genuine peace and warmth.
Based in Haifa, Landesman graduated a renowned Israeli art school . It was then that Landesman has started to create religious items that express his admiration to his Jewish heritage.
When asked about his spiritual sources, Landesman considers his inspirational sources to be the Bible and the images of the lost world. In his own words: “my spiritual sources are the Bible and the ancient cultures that lived in the region. A disappearing world that I miss which does not exist anymore. I confront this world my way, trying to decode familiar cultural codes from those magic objects that these cultures left behind “.
Landesman’s artworks beautifully depict scenes and images of the ancient Israeli and Canaanite era , while using clean, simple lines and metallic colors. Landesman’s Judaica art is often embossed with Hebrew text from the holy scriptures in biblical-styled script.
Landesman’s unusual style has fascinated world-audiences all around the globe. His creations are exhibited in museums, galleries and shops across Europe, Israel and America. Now, thanks to modern technology, there is a wide array of contemporary Jewish artworks accessible everywhere around the world, to everyone’s satisfaction.
Celebrating lost world – Shraga Landesman’s Biblical Forest menorah
This Hanukkah menorah which was made by this distinct artist well exemplifies Landesman’s unique style. Using innovative technology, the Menorah is made from pewter and aluminum.
Hanukkah menorah is one of the most popular Judaica artworks produced by contemporary Israeli artists. As many of his artworks, this piece creates strong feelings of longing to the primal world of “Bereshesit” – which lies right on the border between void and existence.
When the world was God’s lap
This inspired piece takes us back to the artist’s serene childhood: spending evenings on the Sea of Galilee and Herons, sitting quietly under the eucalyptus trees watching for fish and frogs. On this piece we can see how one’s personal childhood, those secure days of no worries, merges so effortlessly with a whole region’s days of innocence – when the world was closer to its simple nature, resting in God’s protecting hands. Take a good look, inhale deeply and close your eyes — now you will feel the greatness of Landesman’s beautiful and thoughtful artworks.
