"Departures" (2019) Born in Houston, Texas in 1951, Mary McCleary’s legacy goes back to 1838. It begins with a captain in the Texas Rangers who eventually became a pastor. A descendent of individuals who held a deep appreciation for artistry and craftsmanship, McCleary builds compelling collage images out of diverse materials such as painted paper, sticks
"Silver Light No. 2" The COVID-19 global pandemic has brought a sense of pause into our daily lives. People are either trying to stay healthy or battling the illness. In this enforced period of isolation and sheltering-in-place, artists are turning inward into their studio spaces with new perspectives. For Delro Rosco, in his home
"The Family," 2016, oil on canvas on panel, 96 1/2 x variable length, Photo by: Ben Bascombe (Valley House Gallery). Community is at the heart of Sedrick Huckaby’s work. Compassion and connection are integral to the act of art making. They hold the same importance as the finished product. Bridging the past, present,
"Blue Sky Ten" When he moved to Los Angeles in 2017 Victor Atkins was amazed by the light. Formerly based in Philadelphia, the daily clear blue sky and bright sunshine were stark contrasts to the mercurial seasons in Pennsylvania. This new experience would become his Blue Sky Series, on view now at
"Cradle with Bedrock." Dimensions variable. Materials: river stones, found crochet, antique cradle, glass spheres. 2020 Marianne Lettieri is known for her mixed media works that incorporate artifacts once central to daily rituals and work routines. The resulting compositions explore the human experience. The artist values the narratives of the past that these objects
Female Waters is one of the featured exhibitions in the 2019 Jerusalem Biennale. The theme of this years event is 'For Heaven's Sake.' Artist Chani Cohen Zada explores the female experience, and divine encounters, through accounts in scriptures. These works transcend the past and resonate with experiences that still deeply held today. Cohen Zada is
The IFAF team explored Rabbi Yitzchok Moully's installation "Spread Your Light" at the 2019 Jerusalem Biennale. The structure is a unique representation of a sukkah, a structure in which people eat, sleep, and find community during the celebration of Sukkot. The sukkah provides a space for reflection on the time that the Israelites spent in
"Black is Beautiful" Family, culture, and faith are enduring themes in Letitia Huckaby’s art. Her family’s birthplace, the American south, is a tremendous part of her practice. Having grown up abroad in Europe, photography was a bridge for her to connect to her Southern relatives when her family returned to the States. “I was learning
The IFAF team attended the Jerusalem Biennale for five days. The event, which runs from October 10-November 28, 2019 highlights Jewish artists who practice contemporary fine art from around the globe. Throughout the city of Jerusalem performances, film screenings, and exhibitions celebrate the diversity within the Jewish voice. The YMCA on King David Street was
One Hundred Percent Sandra Bowden’s legacy lies in the intersection of faith and fine art. Her work has been shown throughout North America, Italy, and Jerusalem, Israel. International universities and institutions – The Vatican among them – hold Bowden’s work in their collections. Bowden’s artistry was recognized during her teen years, building a
