Torah Inspires Arizona Artist's 'Visual Midrash'

ARIZONA DAILY STAR
By Gerald Gay

"Blessings of Peace"

ARIZONA---Mordecai Colodner finds faith just as important a tool as any brush, canvas or easel when it comes to creating art. His paintings vary, from abstract pieces to serene Southwest scenes, but his primary inspiration derives from the teachings of the Torah. Every room in his home just north of Oro Valley contains framed acrylic works, each relating to a different story from the Hebrew Bible. His unique paintings, mostly done in acrylics, have popped up in private collections nationally as well as in local institutions, such as the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road. [link]