here's me...
I am a London-based fine artist who uses art to explore and challenge traditional Jewish ideas in untraditional ways. I have used many different media and craft techniques - drawings, print, embroidery, tailoring, paper-cutting, knitting - to express the concepts.
I initially trained as an architect, and then went on to study to be a medical illustrator - learning anatomy and precise observational drawing along the way. But I got distracted by fine art, and its potential to develop and express ideas through meticulous making.
I also teach in adult Jewish education, and my art has been a bringing together of the art studio and the beit midrash (traditional Jewish place of study and learning). In the artwork I will often quote the texts that have inspired, challenged and motivated me to form a response.
I initially trained as an architect, and then went on to study to be a medical illustrator - learning anatomy and precise observational drawing along the way. But I got distracted by fine art, and its potential to develop and express ideas through meticulous making.
I also teach in adult Jewish education, and my art has been a bringing together of the art studio and the beit midrash (traditional Jewish place of study and learning). In the artwork I will often quote the texts that have inspired, challenged and motivated me to form a response.
selected exhibitions
2012 - Matronita, Ein Harod Art Museum, Israel - group show
2011 - The Ladies Guild Collection, Oval House Theatre Gallery, London - solo show
2011 - Faith in the City, London - group show
2010 - 'Armour' exhibited at interfaith arts festival with the 3 Faith Forum, London - group show
2010 - A Stitch in Jewish Time: Provocative Textiles, HUC New York - group show
2010 - The Ladies Guild Collection, displayed at the JOFA conference, New York
2010 - Apocalyse: Masterpieces from the Ben Uri Collection, London - group show
2009 - Artifice, Three Faith Forum, London - group show
2008 - Schmatte Couture, Ben Uri Museum of Jewish Art, London - group show
2004 - Red Thread Drawings, Red Gate Gallery, London - solo show
2011 - The Ladies Guild Collection, Oval House Theatre Gallery, London - solo show
2011 - Faith in the City, London - group show
2010 - 'Armour' exhibited at interfaith arts festival with the 3 Faith Forum, London - group show
2010 - A Stitch in Jewish Time: Provocative Textiles, HUC New York - group show
2010 - The Ladies Guild Collection, displayed at the JOFA conference, New York
2010 - Apocalyse: Masterpieces from the Ben Uri Collection, London - group show
2009 - Artifice, Three Faith Forum, London - group show
2008 - Schmatte Couture, Ben Uri Museum of Jewish Art, London - group show
2004 - Red Thread Drawings, Red Gate Gallery, London - solo show
selected presentations and workshops
2012 - Women and Clothing Symposium at JTS, New York, USA
2012 - Laydeez do Comics, London, UK
2010 - Limmud Colorado, Colorado Springs, Denver USA
2010 - Salon 'The Jewish Body' - Amsterdam, Holland
2010 - public conversation with curator Ben Uri, London UK
2009 - Limmud Conference, Warwick University, UK
2012 - Laydeez do Comics, London, UK
2010 - Limmud Colorado, Colorado Springs, Denver USA
2010 - Salon 'The Jewish Body' - Amsterdam, Holland
2010 - public conversation with curator Ben Uri, London UK
2009 - Limmud Conference, Warwick University, UK
external links
review of the Matronita show in The Forward
'Sounds Jewish' podcast for The Guardian, where I discuss my work
'Schmatte Couture' reviewed in Haaretz
Podcast where I discuss my work, specifically the paper-cuts, for The Forward
slideshow for Zeek
'Provocative Textiles' reviewed in The Jewish Week
my blog where I share and discuss my work in progress.
'Sounds Jewish' podcast for The Guardian, where I discuss my work
'Schmatte Couture' reviewed in Haaretz
Podcast where I discuss my work, specifically the paper-cuts, for The Forward
slideshow for Zeek
'Provocative Textiles' reviewed in The Jewish Week
my blog where I share and discuss my work in progress.
