Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Chabad hosts Hasidic artist's exhibition
For Michoel Muchnik, art and faith are inextricably intertwined.
In dreamy, soft pastels, Muchnik creates intricate paintings and bas-relief mosaics that explore themes of Jewish faith and mysticism.
Over the past 30 years, Muchnik has become a leading Hasidic artist, creating art with multiple levels of symbolism illustrating the depth of his faith's teachings.
"I try to imbue my work with the light and joy of the Hasidic or Kabbalistic explanations on the Torah's wisdom," Muchnik said in a telephone interview from his home in Brooklyn, N.Y.
"Where there may just be a scene or an urn at first glance, with a closer look you'll notice intricate details with layers of Jewish symbolism," he said.
St. Louisans will get the chance to view over 40 examples of Muchnik's work at a one-day exhibition called "Art & Soul," held by Chabad of Greater St. Louis.
The event takes place on Sunday, Jan. 14 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Center Court of Plaza Frontenac.
Muchnik will attend the event, and speak about the extensive use of parables and symbolism in his work. All of the work presented will be for sale, and proceeds support Chabad.
Muchnik said while he has always been involved in art, and received formal training at the Rhode Island Institute of Design, the defining moment for his art came when he began studying Chassidic teachings.
http://www.stljewishlight.com/topstories/363271563217783.php
For Michoel Muchnik, art and faith are inextricably intertwined.
In dreamy, soft pastels, Muchnik creates intricate paintings and bas-relief mosaics that explore themes of Jewish faith and mysticism.
Over the past 30 years, Muchnik has become a leading Hasidic artist, creating art with multiple levels of symbolism illustrating the depth of his faith's teachings.
"I try to imbue my work with the light and joy of the Hasidic or Kabbalistic explanations on the Torah's wisdom," Muchnik said in a telephone interview from his home in Brooklyn, N.Y.
"Where there may just be a scene or an urn at first glance, with a closer look you'll notice intricate details with layers of Jewish symbolism," he said.
St. Louisans will get the chance to view over 40 examples of Muchnik's work at a one-day exhibition called "Art & Soul," held by Chabad of Greater St. Louis.
The event takes place on Sunday, Jan. 14 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Center Court of Plaza Frontenac.
Muchnik will attend the event, and speak about the extensive use of parables and symbolism in his work. All of the work presented will be for sale, and proceeds support Chabad.
Muchnik said while he has always been involved in art, and received formal training at the Rhode Island Institute of Design, the defining moment for his art came when he began studying Chassidic teachings.
http://www.stljewishlight.com/topstories/363271563217783.php
Comments:
they are old news to you- not to me. As an artist I enjoy all of his artwork very much. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and if he isnt so hot to you then at least dont go around calling people "moron".
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: January 11, 2007 12:04 AM
: January 11, 2007 12:04 AM
it is simply a vase with flowers, Mischnink is no Monet(which he stole his idea from).
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