‘We Are Patriarchs’ Series By Elke Reva Sudin

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By Ernest O. Britton

"The Rememberance of the Descendants" (2013).
Oil on wood panel, 30×40 in. $3,000

The Solo Show ‘We Are Patriarchs’ of works by Elke Reva Sudin opened on January 13 at the Hadas Gallery, Brooklyn. As promised, she posted images from the show following the opening. The artist  tweeted me, "So happy with how everything turned out Sunday! Can't wait to see people at the next event at my show on "Future History" by @JewishArtNow Feb 2nd." The following text is from her website and goes with the work (above) "The Remembrance of the Descendents" finished this year:

Then: The text is taken from the Torah, quoting the words Moses says to the people of Israel that they (all generations) have witnessed the revelation at Sinai. 

Now: The characters in the painting are reflective of how a contemporary generation yearns to uphold this commandment and find ways of keeping the revelation alive for themselves and for others. The image explodes with color atop a sepia background. 

Solo Show: Elke Reva Sudin's ‘We Are Patriarchs’ at Hadas Gallery, Brooklyn

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By Ernest O. Britton

"Israel, his wives, and the 12 Tribes"

NEW YORK--- Hadas Gallery presents the world premiere of "We Are Patriarchs," the new painting series from Elke Reva Sudin. The exhibition evokes the legacy of Biblical characters and archetypes drawing them into the 21st Century with contemporary oil portraits that suggest classical European master painters by way of Anglo-Japanese Japonisme, and graffiti street art.  The 15 new works on display reflect a multi-cultural melting pot of global Jewry which has become a trademark theme for Sudin's work. Each image is a representation of a prominent figure from the Hebrew tradition, leaders in their time who continue to inspire Jews, Christians, and others too. [Facebook]

Hadas Gallery: "We Are Patriarchs" (Jan. 13 – Feb. 24, 2013), 541 Myrtle Ave Brooklyn, NYC.  Opening Reception: Sunday, January 13, 4:30-7pm. Artist Lecture: Wednesday, February 06, 7pm. 

The Dura Europos Project: An Ancient Site Interpreted Through 21st Century Eyes

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NEW YORK - United Jewish Appeal | Federation of New York hosts the "The Dura Europos Project: An Ancient Site Interpreted Through 21st Century Eyes." The Dura Europos murals were created by an ancient community of Jews living in Syria, and were destroyed by the Persians in 256 C.E.. The murals today, which are on display in Syria, inspired an exhibition conceived by the Jewish Art Salon. The exhibition of 25 artists presents 21st century interpretations based on the subjects and concepts found in the ancient murals. [link]

Video: Jewish Art Salon Creates Online Exhibit

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NEW YORK - Jewish Art Salon members Chava Evans, Elke Reva Sudin and Yona Verwer created and juried two online exhibits which were projected at 200 locations in 40 countries on Sunday, November 13. The occassion was The Global Day of Jewish Learning, conceived to mark the completion of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz’s monumental translation on the Talmud. The inaugural 2010 Global Day reached every corner of the Jewish world and brought Jews across the spectrum of beliefs and backgrounds together in a day of study and unity. The first of the two online exhibit, Global/Local (above) was open to all Jewish artists. The works selected dealt with themes of isolation, integration, social and ethnic exchange and modification within communities. The second online exhibition, Shema! featured the work of high school students in US and Isreal. The two exhibits were created in partnership between the Jewish Art Salon and Jewish Art Now.