Artist Statement

My works focus on my profound connection to nature – a healing space and a Divine embodiment. My ambition is to express those rare moments of revelation, capturing them in paintings that will remain with us for many years.

In nature, time seems to stand still. My racing thoughts finally cease, and I feel completely at home. When I’m at the Sea of Galilee, I feel like I’m in Paradise.

The essential difference in my art emerges through delicate plays of light, the fusion between light and shadow, harmony between colors, and abstract works that leave empty spaces, inviting imagination.

Most paintings are created using oil paints on Italian canvas or high-quality cotton paper, always striving to convey a deep spiritual experience.

My art is a reflection of my intimate connection with nature – a source of healing and Divine presence. I seek to capture this spiritual essence in my work, creating enduring expressions of Divine embodiment.

Through the delicate interplay of light and shadow, the harmony of colors, and abstract compositions, each piece evokes a timeless serenity, inviting the viewer on an internal journey of reflection and contemplation.

My artistic journey is driven by a desire to transform the raw beauty of nature into a meditative experience, where each brushstroke becomes an invitation to pause, to reflect, and to reconnect with the profound stillness that exists beyond our immediate perception.

Racheli Bar Meir Simelman

Kibbutz Kfar Hanasie

Drawing has been a passion of mine since I was 16 years old. I earned my first degree in art from the Department of Art, and I continue to study and paint by myself and under local art teachers.

I primarily work with oil paints, creating landscapes and abstract compositions. My abstract landscapes are deeply influenced by the artist Lisa Zuk, reflecting my belief that art and beauty are profound channels to touch people’s hearts, to evoke memories, and to inspire love.

My artistic journey is driven by a desire to capture the beauty and harmony of nature in my work, bringing the vitality of life into homes. I am inspired by the movement of water, the growth of plants, and the resilience of nature, reminding viewers of the inherent beauty amidst challenges.

In these moments, peace finally returns to our region, and we are once again delighting in the beauty of the Galilee landscape, which continues as if nothing happened, as if no war had passed through. This resilience gives me strength. I invite you to support our creative efforts so that we can continue to breathe life into our art.

Even as the north faces threats and fires, I find strength and joy in highlighting the enduring beauty of this region through my art, transforming pain and struggle into visual poetry that speaks of hope, renewal, and the unbreakable spirit of life.

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