the Israel Museum and abroad. For the past 30 years, Tuvia, with a unique approach that bridges art and Judaism, has been creating and teaching art that is inspired by current issues. ■ Ruth Kestenbaum Ben-Dov
and can befoundinthe perm anentcollections ofthe Bibliothéque Nationale de France,LAC M A,andthe Skirball M useu m and Cultural Center.The U SC Fisher M useu m ofArt willexhibita 30-yearsurvey ofhis work. ■
Bonita Helmer
The Four Worlds III
Victor Raphael
Artist statements will be found online at shma.com
was born in the U. S. in 1961 and has been living in Israel for the past 30 years. She studied fine arts at the Bezalel Academy in Jerusalem. Her web site is www.ruthkbd.com. ■ Victor Raphael is an artist and curator whose works have been exhibited internationally
Nachamu, Nachamu: The Heavens
Spread Out Like A Prayer Shawl
40" x 50" (left panel of three images),
chromogenic print.
collection of Hebrew Union College,
Los Angeles
7' x 12' ( 4 panels each 7' x 3')
acrylic, rock, glass, and texture
on canvas
