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- Hometown:
- Philadelphia
- About Me:
- I am a needlepoint/jewelry designer. I was born in Israel and have lived in Tel Aviv, San Francisco Bay Area, Michigan, before moving to Philadelphia. The different cultures, climates, sounds and scenes of these places have influenced my vision and perceptions.
I studied art, majoring in painting, as well as ceramics, interior design and photography. My art education is an ongoing process which gives me much pleasure.
Color is my greatest fascination. Design and architecture have always intrigued me and my use of geometric shapes is what I bring from that love. My work is meant to bring pleasure, first to the senses, then to the mind. When the senses are stimulated, the mind will work all the better.
I began designing needlepoint pieces that give the observer a taste of the colors, textures and shapes that fibers can produce. Touch the needlepoint and you will get yet another sensation. The combinations are endless. Take the same colors but change the shapes, take the same shapes, yet change the texture. Each of the combinations produces a different "feel", at times ancient, at times foreign and at times warm and familiar. I enjoy the challenge of giving the stitcher something new.
- Website:
- http://www.ornadesign.com
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Outdoor Photo Contest – DEADLINE FEBRUARY 28, 2010
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Residencies - Acrylic, Illustration, Mixed media, Sculpture, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Watercolor Art Gallery The Abbey is dedicated to promoting international peace and understanding through the universal language of the arts. The [...]Featured Emerging Artists – Summer 2010
DEADLINE APRIL 01, 2010 Opportunity for Emerging Artists – Visual Overture Magazine introduces emerging artists to galleries, curators, and collectors. We are now accepting submissions for the Summer 2010 edition. International emerging artists of any field are invited to apply. For more information: http://www.theartlist.com/opportunities_details.php?id=7319Zeros+Ones: The Digital Era, A Digital Arts/New Media Exhibition
DEADLINE FEBRUARY 26, 2010 Info and submit online. No jury. All work accepted.Open to all 2-D, video, sound work. 2-D submitted as digital files by email or on disc. Printed in gallery. Or as work sent to gallery. Video and sound submitted on disc. All digital work welcome including video, digital film, recorded sound,Photoshop plus plus, [...]Psychescapes – DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2010
DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2010 JURIED EXHIBITION IN PRINT – March 15, 2010 Psychescapes. Open to fine artists working in any media. We are looking for art that reflects the human psyche. Art that explores the inner world of the arist’s mind. Selected art will be included in a book that will be available for purchase online. More [...]Fiber Art Calls
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25th Annual Tallahassee International Juried Competition - Tallahassee, Florida
1st-$1,000; 2nd-$500. Deadline: February 14, 2010The Painting Exhibition - Online Exhibition
First Place: Best in Show ($300), Second Place: Director Award ($200), Third Place: Gallery Award ($100). Deadline: February 22, 2010Art on the Streets - Colorado Springs, Colorado
$25,000 to the top three places, plus $400 honoraria to each selected artist. Deadline: March 1, 2010Spring Expo 2010 - Online Exhibit
$4,550 in awards. Deadline: March 1, 201077th Annual Sculpture Exhibition - Pawleys Island, South Carolina
Over $12,000 in cash and casting credit awards. Deadline: March 1, 2010Art competitions
Wayne Art Center 4th Annual Plein Air Festival - Wayne, Pennsylvania
Awards: $4,000+. Deadline: March 5, 201012 12 Gallery International Juried Photography Exhibition for Women - Richmond, Virginia
Up to $1000 Cash Prizes. Deadline: March 5, 2010American Plains Artists 26th Annual Juried Exhibition - Lincoln, Nebraska
$10,500+ including $2000 Best of Show. Deadline: June 12, 2010Watercolor USA 2010 - Springfield, Missouri
Approximately $40,000 in cash, patron and purchase awards. Deadline: March 30, 20103rd Ward Open Call For Art - Brooklyn, New York
$5,000 cash grant, solo show, 3-month residency at 3rd Ward, airfare, 2-page spread in magazine. Deadline: March 1, 2010© 2010 Created by Susan R. Sorrell on Ning. Create a Ning Network!
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But, truly! I really would love to have you on there. One reason, besides really liking your work, is that I have not had anyone from Israel write. I've had several from Muslim backgrounds or countries and I think that with the whole political climate being so nasty, I'd like to be as inclusive as possible and hope that the love of fiber will help people get over their preconceptions and find common ground. So, your voice would be welcome and needed! I took a look at your blog, and I know that whatever you have to say will be wonderful!
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