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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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Serenity Winter 2010 | UCSF Women’s Health Center
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$1000 in cash prizes. Up to $2000 in purchase awards. One artist will be chosen to be featured in a solo show. Deadline: November 23, 200930th Annual College Photography Contest - Online Competition
1st place: $2000 + Nikon D90 camera; 2nd place $1000 + camera; cash for 3rd-4th place. Deadline: November 23, 2009Emerging Artists 2010 - Hudson, New York
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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!
Rachel
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