Award winning ceramic artist Avital Sheffer’s deep exploration of her Middle Eastern and Jewish heritage is a rich resource for her work. Born in Israel but now based in Australia, Sheffer brings us the “languages and wisdom of that part of the world and that way of being in the world.” The voluptuous ceramic forms, with text from ancient documents printed on their surface, appear to hold the secrets of primeval cultures.
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You are best… you have a Jewish soul!! Happy New Year Susan!!!
I can’t stop looking at these vessels. They are superb, original and so delicately designed and embellished. a great achievement in clay. Love the different explorations of these shapes.