I have been contemplating putting them in something other than the cheap clip frames that have held them for 10 years, and so last night I pulled them out and found the name of the artists on the back: Irene and Azriel Awret.
Here is what a little google time can do: Irene and Azriel are both Holocaust survivors. They moved to Israel in 1949 and helped to found the Tzfat Artist's Colony, which is still thriving today and which I have visited many times. In the 70s they moved to the US, and settled in Falls Church, Virginia...15 minutes from where I live today! Can you believe that? How could I have not known this earlier? The Awrets have a truly amazing story, so if you would like to read more, the Washington Post article is right here.
I thought about possibly buying a larger print of their work (which was originally ceramic relief -- I'd love to see that), but the more I consider it the more I think I will just keep my dear postcards as-is.
What small pieces of art do you cherish? When and how did they come into your life?
2 comments:
off topic but i'm delighted that i could be helpful in the search for "She". It really is one of the most romantic songs ever. Congrats on your engagement!
Beautiful story Aimee!! They are so you i think.
The postcard at the top of this post http://handmaidby.blogspot.com/2006/06/inspiration-7-paula-rego.html is my tresured postcard from an exhibtion in london in the 80's. I fell in love with her work since finding this image and i am dying to find a poster of it but no luck!! I did have the postcard framed recently.
And so much of my Shelly's beautiful artwork is to treasure too!! xxx
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