On October 7, our lives underwent a significant and unforgettable change, which resulted in the unity of the people following the pain and challenges. From these difficult experiences, the understanding spread: only together can we create improvement and change. All considered, I thought about how to express myself as an artist.
I decided to make special necklaces. Each necklace was created by hand, with a combination of Jewish symbols that allow personal and meaningful identification. The goal: thanks to the necklace and strive to feel better, we will get stronger and unite together, hoping for better days and for protection of our heroic soldiers.
I also created jewelry with Jewish symbols such as the Star of David and Mezuzah houses along with a map of the land of Israel depending on the period.
I believe in the simple power of jewelry as a source of inspiration and connection to the Jewish principles. The jewelry creations were built with great consideration and focus on details, to ensure that everyone will find a part of themselves in them. Being a living Israeli nation (“Am Israel Chai”), together we can grow, develop and face every challenge together.
JUDY SCHECHTER
The fantastic, exciting and imaginative world of mosaic, is the basis for Judy's work. Between the hidden and the visible, the old and the new, the broken and the whole, she remains faithful to ancient art while at the same time she's breaking the rules, and brings new life to the broken mosaic pieces. Judy wanders around the world to collect unique porcelain objects, which used to serve as dining dishes in palaces and royal houses a long time ago, and somehow found their way to current flee markets. Under her hand, the objects receive a new spiritual meaning. In a modern technique free of manners - Schachter skillfully connects past and present, and glues to her works a new meaning. "Mosaic", Judy explains, "is an art that focuses on breaking and remaking, what once was a plate or a vase at other times, becomes something new. It's a process of re-creating. This gives these pieces of memory a chance to be reborn."
Before you is a French vintage model doll, which merges the
classic and the modern in a wonderful way.
The body is made of solid wood, giving it an organic and real look.
As part of my work, I like to travel to different markets in the world,
get inspiration and connect to the moment.
To collect plates, mugs, beads, and any item that can contribute to my mosaic works.
I fell in love with this model doll in an instant, it is massive and full of presence.
Then I didn't have yet a real vision about her, but I saw the potential.
Now, the body of this model doll is covered entirely with fragments of black
and a few white porcelain plates.
The bra is filled with gems, crystals and vintage beads, for a glamorous
look that catches the beholder's eye.
She is wrapped in magnificent feathers and a black tulle fabric.
This is a combination of varied materials that I put together with great effort
for a final result that in my eyes is nothing less than amazing.
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As part of the mosaic art, I break luxury and antique Bukhari plates and give them a new meaning by creating Judaica art from them.
