Ohr Makif Ohr Penimi (Inner Light, Encompassing Light)

By Raiza Malka Gilbert

February 4, 2013 11:00 AM

Watercolor on Paper

Artist's Statement: We read in Tanya that Torah study connects us to G‑d with both an inner light (ohr penimi) and with an encompassing light (ohr makif).

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Artwork by Raiza Malka Gilbert. Raiza Malka graduated from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago in 2010 and has since changed the focus of her work to Judaism. Raiza Malka is inspired by whimsical illustrations, paintings and sculptures that largely inform her work, she is also touched by anything having to do with light. Raiza Malka currently works primarily in water color on paper.

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Hadas March 18, 2015

gorgeous! I love this one!!! Reply

Graham-Michoel Wellington February 19, 2013

Art works The simplicity of your works is very powerful. I enjoy/appreciate them very much. This particular study enthuses contemplation.
Thank you. Reply

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"The primary talent of an artist is his ability to step away from the externalities of the thing and, disregarding its outer form, gaze into its innerness and perceive its essence, and to be able to convey this in his painting.This is how an artist can serve his Creator." — The Rebbe

About Raiza Malka Gilbert

Raiza Malka graduated from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago in 2010 and has since changed the focus of her work to Judaism. Raiza Malka is inspired by whimsical illustrations, paintings and sculptures that largely inform her work, she is also touched by anything having to do with light. Raiza Malka currently works primarily in water color on paper.

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