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36 x 36 in   •  Acrylic on Canvas  • 2023

About.

Holy Shelf is a playful interpetation of the instantly recognizable foods found in all Jewish homes. Merging the everyday with the iconic, a hallmark of pop art, this piece reimagines traditional Jewish foods through a lens of bold color, exaggerated forms and a slightly surreal energy. Inspired by the way pop artists elevated commercial packaging into art, the depiction of  the instantly recognizable Manischewitz branding feels nostalgic and fresh. This piece blurs the line between consumerism and tradition, capturing the nostalgia and ritual of preparing a Jewish table. It's about these iconic items that are on our shelves that we eat as a people, transforming simple pantry items into a celebration of tradition. Collectors will enjoy these iconic foods not just as products but as a modernization of history, ritual, and identity. This piece is about memory, culture and the way ordinary objects become extraordinary in the context of Jewish life. 

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This work is currently available. Please inquire for pricing.

Original paintings typically range from $2,500-$12,000.

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