Friday, May 25, 2018

Kabbalah Inspired Paintings By Chagall And Friedman

By Sharon Stevens


When it comes to paintings, a number are related to scripture and spirituality. One such area in which this is the case is Kabbalah Inspired Paintings by Chagall and Friedman. Marc Chagall was an early Russian Jewish artist who lived between 1887 and 1985. Whereas, David Friedman is a modern day artist currently working in the genre.

Marc Chagall worked in a variety of mediums and left quite a legacy for the world to enjoy upon his passing. Mostly known for his dramatic stained glass window paintings, cubism and expressionism, Chagall also worked in other areas. Whereas, Friedman host a website which includes a number of different paintings and prints inspired by the ancient mysteries and wisdom of the Kabbalah.

To better comprehend the work of Chagall and others working in this area, an individual must first understand what inspires this type work. In the case of Chagall, it is the message found in the ideology of the Kabbalah. The Kabbalah provides information and insight with regards to ancient mystical teachings.

These themes often include the Cosmos, Cosmology, the Universe, the 42 letters found in the names for God, Eternity, Sacred Geometry, fractals and the Tree of Life. The teachings also use natural resources with regards to symbolism which often include mountains, streams, rivers and oceans. While this is the case, these themes are often also used in the modern art genre which has no basis or inspiration from the Kabbalah.

For those interested in perusing these inspirational pieces, a number can be found the Pinterest website. While some are only available for viewing, there are also a number of prints for sale by different artists and markets. While stained glass paintings tend to outnumber other works, Chagall worked in a variety of mediums.

When desiring to view the work of Chagall in person, one of the best places to do so is at the Franklin Bowles and Franklin Weinstein galleries and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art also known as SFMOMA in San Francisco's Union Square. Some of the most dramatic paintings by Chagall can be found at these locations. In fact, when one of the galleries features a Chagall in the window, most passers by are drawn inside by the beautiful color and light which exudes from the painting.

Individuals interested in checking out newer artists working in the genre may want to check out the Kosmic-Kaballah website. The website features newer pieces which were inspired by the teachings and ancient wisdom of the Kabbalah. While akin to Chagall, the artist, David Friedman, takes a more modern approach using canvas and print formats to express a number of themes and ideas found in the teachings.

When looking to acquire a Chagall painting or stained glass window or desiring to peruse the more modern paintings of David Friedman, searching for a local gallery dealing in these pieces is often the best bet. In many cases, when an inquiry is made at a gallery, the curator will attempt to locate a desired piece or pieces whether from the artist, a private dealer or another gallery.




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