More Judaica!

The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education will be hosting ORA Northwest Jewish Artists on April 7th from 11a-4p. It's a free admission day at the museum and will also feature an amazing exhibit called The Burned Piano.

I'll be selling a good bit of Judaica as well as my masked featured in earlier posts. This is one of my simple Hanukkiot...

Most folks call these menorahs, but menorahs hold seven candles. A Hanuikkiah holds 8 candles plus the Shamash (a lead candle.) 

Come see me...I'll be there all day!

JEWISH ARTS MONTH.....starts March 6th

 

Thanks to COVID we will only celebrate with a one-week sale at the MJCC (Portland, Oregon) March 6-11 We'll be in the lobby....

Sunday 11-5:30, Mon-Thurs 8:30- 6, Friday 8:30-3pm.

We'll have a variety of media represented including photography, painting, ceramics, fabric art, wood, and my glass.

I'll post my pictures soon!

Seder Plates for Chanukah?

By the Sea Seder Plate

NO! There aren't any new Chanukah rituals or customs involving a seder in December....at least none I am aware of!

I did read an article in Alma (https://www.heyalma.com/the-hilarious-reason-why-this-writer-hosted-a-hanukkah-seder/) that described a Chanukah seder inspired by Bed, Bath, and Beyond.  

BUT ... Seder plates can be a lovely gift for someone...or yourself at Chanukah time! They also make great wedding gifts, birthday gifts....or a gift for ourself!

This seder plate will be available for purchase beginning November 25th at the ORA Virtual Market Place:       

https://northwestjewishartists.org

I rarely have many seder plates in stock. Most of my customers prefer commissioning a seder plate/ They want some choice in the design, color, wording...and whether or not they want little insert dishes. I love working with my clients to help them imagine what their seder plate might look like and what symbolism they would like it to carry. You can reach me at sparksofspirit@gmail.com

Buy My Glass! Here's How.....

Blue Bird Tallit Clips
These clips are fabric friendly and make an affordable gift for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah...
or even as a gift for yourself. Would you prefer a different style or color?
No problem! Turn around time on commissioned clips is about 5 days.

 I am pleased to announce that ORA Northwest Jewish Artists is going to host a Virtual Marketplace. I'll be in that show! BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT! While I can't sell you anything on Marketplace site , I do have additional art work that is available now. I can also make art pieces to order.

You can support an artist and save money at the same time! My fused glass is affordable and well made. 

The shop goes live November 27th and will run through December 17th. 

Local customers will be able to arrange to pick up their purchases or pay for shipping. Out of town customers will be able to pay to have their art purchases shipped.

https://northwestjewishartists.org ...click on the SHOP button!

If you want to gift your art, I urge you to shop nearly so you can be certain that the gift arrives in time for whatever holiday you celebrate!

I'll be posting photos of my work here over the next few weeks as a preview...  but please know that commissions are certainly possible.... I will be able to accept glass orders as soon as November 16th, Just send your inquiry to me by email:  sparksofspirit@gmail.com

Self Promotion !

             COME SEE US! IT'S GOING TO BE GREAT!

Meet Amanda~Lily

Meet Amanda~Lily!
Unlike my other masks based on characters from Amy Herzog's play 4000 Miles, this one is all glass.

Lily is Leo's sister. Amanda is a young woman he picked up for a one-night stand. I won't spoil the play by sharing all their similarities, but it became clear to me that they couldn't be ignored.

The logical approach was to create a mask depicting both characters. Both characters are drawn in intimate ways , yet occupy very little space in the play.

I am a committed Amy Herzog fan. She is masterful in using dialogue to create her characters and bring out plot rather swiftly. There are no wasted words.

I saw Belleville (another of her plays)  a month ago....and was equally mesmerized.  I'll see any play she has written...You should too!

Breath Holding!

A sneak peak at VERA

The artwork is going up on the A.R.T. lobby walls, but my masks are grounded...temporarily.

The silicon adhesive I used to attach the french cleats require 15-21 days to fully cure.  Patty, Geezer Gallery's wonderful curator tried to mount the masks in traditional plate stands but that didn't work. I was prepared to withdraw the masks, but she kindly offered to put them up when they are ready.

The curtains go up April 28. My masks will go up May 4 or 5, just in time for the VIP reception (First Thursday,May 7). 

The masks are playful interpretations of the characters playwright Amy Herzog created. I'll talk about each of them in future blog posts.

I hope you will join me and my fellow ORA artists May 7th at A.R.T. for a champagne and hors d'oeuvres between 6:30-7:30 pm....and/or come see the art and play on another evening!

TRIFECTA in PDX!

Coming in May!

Why TRIFECTA? Because 3 amazing non-profit groups have joined together what they all do best....

ART!

Artist Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) , Geezer Gallery, and ORA Northwest Jewish Artists are in collaboration .....At the center of this is a fabulous play  called  4,000 Miles by Amy Herzog.

Geezer Gallery operates the lobby gallery at ART and were most generous in inviting ORA artists to create art focused on the themes of this theatrical Pulitzer finalist .

This is a juried show...so I'll let you know what happens....when I know.

What you should know is that a 4th entity brings the culinary arts into the mix! Jamison Restaurant has designed a most special menu to compliment the theater production and art work (some of the art will be on display at the restaurant!!!!) There is an exciting restaurant, theater , and meet the artists opportunity.

For more information  go to: 

http://www.artistsrep.org/learn-about-us/trifecta.aspx

I'll post more information soon!

Stay tuned!!!!!!

TRUNK SALE THIS SUNDAY!

I don't have a cool antique vehicle but I will load up my Honda Odyssey with my glass and set up to sell out of it at the MJCC parking lot this Sunday. 

The address is 6651 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland Oregon.  

Come see me....I have some one of a kind bargains! Buy some art, sign up to be on the ORA Artists mailing list, and get a free frozen treat. 

See you there!

NEW SHOW OPENS JANUARY 10!

The artwork is up and the labels will be attached shortly!
Sorry...no preview pix!

Featured artists: Michelle Katz, Robert Brenner, Jeff Israel, Glenn Decherd.....and me!

Congregation Neveh Shalom is our host for 2 months.
Come to an evening celebrating Shabbat, music, and art!
It all begins at 7:30pm. If you come early, you can spend more time with the art!

8831 SW Peaceful Lane..... Services will be led by Cantor Debbie Bletstein and accompanied by Ed Kraus & Klezmocracy. Special Guest performer Beth Hamon will round out the program.

I'll have a quick minute to talk about our art show. Join us for cookies, coffee, and schmoozing and take a look at some extra pieces of art we will have on display just for the evening.

See you there?

STRUGGLING WITH IDENTITY!

That's the name of the new show I'll be in- opening January 10th 2014 @ Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane.

PDX Live is an amazing Friday Night Service featuring Cantor Deborah Bletstein. On the 10th guest musician Beth Hammon will also perform along with the fabulous pdx band: Klezmocracy.

ORA artists are featured at each PDX Live. This show will remain in place through March 2nd.

STRUGGLING WITH IDENTITY will feature artists Glenn Decherd (ceramics), Michelle Katz (painting), Robert Brenner (photography), Dr. Jeff Israel (stained glass), and me!

Each of us has a different take on the theme...it will be fun to see how this all comes together.

We'll all be there to show our work and welcome questions and conversation about the art and our varied inspirations.

I'll post pix of everyone's work after January 6th.
Most, if not all the work will be available for purchase...just not on Friday night. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Neveh Shalom.

We are indebted to them for their gracious hosting of our art events

Big Art Show/Sale November 3 !

New work will begin appearing after the Jewish holidays conclude!

Celebration of Art '13 will take place Nov 3, 2013 at Mittlemann Jewish Community Center
                                6651 SW CAPITOL HWY


Admission is free   10:30am-4:30 pm

I HAVE NEW GLASS....NEW DESIGNS...NEW COMMISSION OPPORTUNITIES!

We have new artists with beautiful and affordable original art available for purchase.

More info to follow!  

WHY JOIN ORA?

I am a proud member of ORA Northwest Jewish Artists! We're always on the lookout for new members.


There are many reasons and in the next few postings, we'll offer you just a few answers.


PROFESSIONAL GROWTH and COMMUNITY!


coming in just a week the director of a well known gallery will  offer ORA members a session on:

"How to Market Your Art"

"How to Frame Your Art"

"How to Market YOURSELF"

THEN.... a local artist and professional Curator will lead a session on:

"What are the Trends"

"How to Form a Presentation"

"What's Selling"

....and if that isn't enough.......

Drinks & Shmooz @ Lucky Labrador afterwards  !

Thursday March 8!!!!!!

Come see my new glass at the Geezer Gallery Thursday March 8th, 6-9 pm~!


ORA art works are on display and the set up is fabulous! Free beer samples by Ambacht Beer (Tom and Bobbie Kramer) will be the other art form on display!


The art will be available for viewing and purchase through the end of March but on Thursday evening ORA artists will be on hand to greet and meet!


Stop in!!!!!! You'll be glad you did!

Two Paths

This is one of two new pieces I have on display at Art on Broadway. It is a shallow platter that can either be a display piece or functional serving-ware. 


The show opens Friday, December 3. See the details in the post below.


The photo was taken with my phone. Glass is always challenging to capture in a photo....this one was no different.  I hope to replace it with a better photo eventually.


The glass is a beautiful red with sparkling adventurine green accents.  This is part of my series of Wanderings-themed work. I am fascinated with how we move about in our world, the various paths we select for ourselves and those who choose to join us in our journeys.


I have lived in Oregon since I was 2 years old. My parents each immigrated to the U.S. after WWII. Their paths were very different but they landed in the same place, met each other, got married and then moved again to the other side of America. They joined other family who had made the trek out west before them.


Life is filled with many journeys: school, life, love, work, children, travel. What is the journey you are on now?