Huvy's Legacy:
Fragments of the
Jewish Soul
Experience the timeless celebration of Jewish life through
Huvy’s vibrant and deeply moving paintings
Experience the timeless celebration of Jewish life through Huvy’s vibrant and deeply moving paintings
Huvy's Story
Huvy (Ahuva) Elisha’s art is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit and the captivating beauty of Jewish tradition.
From the bustling streets of Jerusalem to galleries around the world, her canvases have captured hearts with vibrant colors, timeless beauty, and profound emotion.
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The kingly figure of David leaning on his fiddle, singing the praise of God into the night, comes to life in this riveting painting. The blue of the king’s robe blends with the blue of ancient Jreusalem’s night and the sensation of yearning overcomes the night and turns into a golden light.
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How much intensity and power can be expressed in a single painting! Gazing at this dazzling piece, one can actually feel the sentiments of awe that accompanied every stroke of Huvy’s brush as she reflected upon the miracles and wonders of this historic event and successfully captured myriads of details with her characteristic bold, live […]
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The color blue represents purity in Judaism. It reminds us of the sky and the sky reminds us of heaven. perhaps this is why Huvi chose to paint this surreal painting of Chassidic men striving for the heavenly in an ecstatic dance, all in blue. the occasion is a happy one, but the dance is […]
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The cheery disposition of the yellow blooms stands in contrast to the short lifespan of the flowers. As they brighten up the room they already begin to droop, but they do not relent.
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This drawing of a grandfather and grandson in a garden has several variations, but this was one of Huvy’s favorites. The impressive facets in this painting are characteristic of Huvy’s scrupulous attention to detail. And of course, the vibrant, joyous array of vivid colors brings the grandfather’s love and affection for his grandson to life.
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A live Hachnassat Sefer Torah event that Huvy once witnessed from the balcony of her home in Meah Shearim immediately inspired her to transform the lingering sentiments of joy and emotion into art. The result was a spectacular painting that conveys the ecstasy and bliss of this event—the masses of singing and twirling dancers, the […]
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This early stage painting shows the old city and its surroundings as seen from Mt. Zion. Huvy’s dreamy but bold style is already apparent, in the fiery edges of the walls of the city to the olive tree in a dreamy blur, stirred by the wind. ‘Jerusalem is no longer so green, but this is […]
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The blooming of the poppy flowers is one of signs of spring in Israel. Shown here on the banks of the Kineret, sea of galilee, they dominate the beautifully calm view in their bold red even in the pale light of dawn. The coming spring is also noted in the clear, cheery sunrise, typical of […]
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Huvy adored the poppy flowers and often painted them, in many variations. Here she shows the bold beauty of the bright red blossoms in their full. The brave red hue, the proud sturdiness, their message of spring coming. Their silent brush against the wind is almost audible.
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Huvy’s flagship paintings convey the magic and luster of Hassidim dancing at a traditional Jewish wedding. In this painting, which is characterized by bright, cheerful colors, Hassidim young and old dance before a glowing bride and groom who have just taken their first step to building a new life and home together.
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The guests are the dominant part of this painting, while the canopy itself, formed of a Talit (prayer shawl) is in the background. Perhaps this is to accentuate the heavy weight lying on the couple’s shoulders, to continue the tradition followed for thousands of years and build a proper chassidic home as their perents and […]
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The iconic Jewish figure of the fiddler is brought to life as the eternal Jew. The Talit (prayer shawl) waving against the darkening sky, the fiddler leaning against the violin that is glowing with a light of its own. The battle of light and darkness is the most fitting background for this figure.
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"Our world is already full of difficulties, and I see an important mission in bringing joy to people through paintings, not to sadden them."
