When I sit down to paint, I’m not just thinking about color and composition. I’m thinking about how the artwork will live in someone’s space, how it will speak to them. Not just now, but in five, ten, or twenty years. That’s why I design art to be both trendy and timeless. I want my pieces to feel current and stylish, but also deeply rooted and lasting.
This balance is something I’ve been chasing for years, not just in my paintings, but in how I live. Growing up in a traditional Haredi home, surrounded by modesty, meaning, and heritage, my world was steeped in timeless values. And yet, I’ve always been drawn to design, beauty, and what’s new. I don’t see those things as opposites. In fact, it’s in their combination that something truly powerful is born. That’s exactly what I try to capture when I design art, especially with Judaica art.
How I Design Art to Feel Fresh But Never Fleeting
Trends are fascinating. They help us stay in touch with the spirit of the moment. But trends also change, which means if your art is only trendy, it may feel outdated sooner than you’d like. That’s why, when I design art, I’m always asking: What gives this piece lasting value?
Sometimes that answer comes through color. I use blush, cream, ivory, soft beige, many neutral tones that reflect today’s aesthetic preferences but also have an eternal softness to them. Gold leaf is another signature of mine. It’s fashionable, yes, but it also connects back to ancient Jewish tradition. I think of the vessels in the Temple or the timeless elegance of a Shabbat table.
Other times, timelessness comes through emotion. When a painting is rooted in something deeply felt, whether it’s peace, connection, or holiness, it holds relevance regardless of what’s trending in design magazines. Jewish homes are filled with soul. So when I create art for these spaces, I aim to match that depth with simplicity and sincerity.
Painting Jewish Art for the Modern Home
Jewish art has often been confined to literal depictions. Think of paintings of the Western Wall, a silver menorah, or a scene of Shabbat candle-lighting. While there’s beauty in that tradition, today’s Jewish homes are evolving. Many people want their homes to feel light, airy, minimalist, and modern. But they don’t want to leave their identity at the door.
That’s where I come in.
When I design art, especially Jewish paintings and inspired pieces, I think about how to capture the Jewish soul without relying on heavy-handed symbolism. Maybe it’s the glow of gold leaf that reminds you of a menorah’s warmth. It could also be the stillness in the composition that feels like a moment of prayer. Or even the palette that mirrors a Jerusalem morning. It doesn’t need to be literal to be Jewish. It just needs to be true.
I want people to see my art and feel connected to their faith, their femininity, their sense of peace and place. That’s why I design art to feel universal, but unmistakably Jewish at heart.
Judaica, Reimagined
In the past, Judaica art often felt ornamental. Beautiful, yes, but sometimes rigid or outdated. As someone who once ran a sheitel salon and helped women express themselves within the boundaries of halacha, I understand the need to blend reverence with creativity. Today, I bring that same understanding to my art.
When I create Judaica-inspired art, I ask: How can this piece honor tradition while feeling like it belongs in a stylish, modern space? That might mean using minimalist design principles or layering meaning into abstract forms. It might mean designing a piece that doesn’t scream “religious” but whispers “sanctity.”
In my experience, when people feel seen when their aesthetic and their values can coexist on their walls. It’s incredibly empowering. That’s why I believe so deeply in designing art that’s both trendy and timeless. It’s about respect. It’s about evolution. And it’s about beauty that truly lasts.
The Art of Balancing Now and Forever
To design art is to create a kind of visual bridge between moments and between generations. Between what’s current and what endures. As a Jewish artist, my goal is always to bring together the richness of my roots with the freshness of today’s world.
Whether I’m creating a piece inspired by the hills of Jerusalem or simply painting a feeling I can’t put into words, I want the end result to be art that feels meaningful, beautiful, and at home in the life you’re living now. I want my art to elevate your space today, and still feel right ten years from now.
That’s why I design art with both trend and timelessness in mind. Because to me, true beauty is always both.
