The MJCCA Celebrates Jewish Arts Month with an Exhibition entitled, "A Journey through Time: Works of the American Guild of Judaic Art"
The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta is pleased to present a juried exhibition of the works from The American Guild of Judaic Art. Entitled “A Journey through Time: Works of the American Guild of Judaic Art,” this international exhibition features the works of 28 artists and includes paintings, weavings, quilts, sculpture, jewelry and photography. For information: contact Kim Goodfriend, Gallery Manager at 678.812.4071, kim.goodfriend@atlantajcc.org.
“Jewish art is a true journey through time,” says Guild president Shoshannah Brombacher, Ph.D., a New York painter. “Jews have lived in nearly every country since our exile from Jerusalem 2,000 years ago. What binds us together? Our common religion and customs, and our history, often difficult. Although we assimilate to some degree to our surrounding cultures, we know where we come from, even if we sometimes are unsure where we are going. But looking back we see how far we came already.”
Participating Artists Include
Frann S Addison; Avrum Ashery; Robin Atlas; Rachel Braun; Shoshannah Brombacher, Ph.D.; Nancy Current; Barbara Ladin Fisher; Lois Gaylord; Darius Gilmont; Aimee Golant; Berta Goldgaber; Harriet R. Goren; Lynette Joel; Ronni Jolles; Miriam Karp; Craig Kaviar; Diane Kowalski; Naomi Lipsky; Gabrielle Mizrachi-Mallin; Cathy Perlmutter; Deborah Raichman; Flora Rosefsky; Shoshanna Rosenthal; Mildred Schiff; Karen Schloss; Renee Vichinsky; Jeane Vogel; and Laurie Wohl.
Artist Event
On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at 7:45 pm, Acclaimed fiber artist Laurie Wohl will give a presentation titled Textiles and Visual Midrash. “I will consider the use of textiles as carriers of narratives, especially of Biblical/spiritual texts,” says Wohl, whose work in the show, Ne’ilah, is composed of two large textile panels, featuring calligraphed prayers and strong contrast between solid and unwoven threads. “The panels reference the Gates of Closing in the Ne’ilah service on Yom Kippur. The unwoven veil-like portions suggest the mysteries – of God’s presence, God’s absence. The text refers to the urgent words of the prayer for the opening of the gates of t’shuvah (change), light, blessing, and closing.
Many of the artists included in this exhibition will be present at the March 21 event. The exhibition will be on display in the MJCCA’s Katz Family Mainstreet Gallery (MJCCA, 5324 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody) through May 10. For information, call Kim Goodfriend at 678.812.4071, or visit www.atlantajcc.org.
About Presenting Artist Laurie Wohl
Fiber artist Laurie Wohl is internationally known for her unique Unweavings®, liturgical projects, and interfaith message. Her works, recognized by the AIA Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture, and by the Surface Design Association, are held in the collections of the Museum of Arts and Design, American Bible Society, Constitutional Court of South Africa, Catholic Theological Union, and numerous other public and private collections. Her works have been on long-term loan to the United States Embassies in Beirut, Vienna, Tunis, Cape Town, and Pretoria.
About the American Guild of Judaic Art
The American Guild of Judaic Art (AGJA) is an international not-for-profit membership organization for those with interests in the Judaic arts and dedicated to the promotion of Jewish art and culture in society. Its membership includes Jewish artists, galleries, museum curators, collectors, retailers of Judaica, writers, educators in the field of Jewish studies and art history, and others professionally involved in the field. AGJA sponsors and promotes an annual “Jewish Arts Month” each March in which it encourages synagogues, community centers, libraries, and schools throughout North America to host activities and exhibitions relating to and showcasing Jewish art. This special month corresponds with the Torah (Old Testament) reading of Parshat Vayakhel from Exodus: 35:1-38:20 where the first Jewish artisan, Bezalel, is introduced with descriptions of his designs to build the Mishkan (Tabernacle).
About the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA)
The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) is committed to strengthening the quality of life in Atlanta and is recognized as one of the most highly-regarded Jewish community centers in the nation. From preschoolers and teens, to young adults and seniors – the MJCCA offers unique and engaging programs, events, and services for every member of the community.
The MJCCA’s Katz Family Mainstreet Gallery: Location and Hours
The Katz Family Mainstreet Gallery is located at the MJCCA, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody.
Gallery hours: Mondays – Thursdays, 6:00 am – 10:00 pm; Fridays 6:00 am – 6:00 pm; Saturdays 8 am – 6 pm; and Sundays, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm. Admission is Free. Please check atlantajcc.org for holiday hours during Passover.
Contact Information
- For information: contact Kim Goodfriend, Gallery Manager at 678.812.4071, kim.goodfriend@atlantajcc.org.
- Media inquiries: call Lora Sommer, MJCCA Public Relations Manager at 678.812.4078, lora.sommer@atlantajcc.org.
- Visit atlantajcc.org.
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