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The candles represent any group of individuals, families, peoples or nations united in Peace.
Perhaps the candles might even represent people wearing brightly colored robes walking through the desert.
An interesting 3 dimensional effect is created with this very unique, contemporary interpretation of the traditional eight-branched Chanukah menorah, also known as a Chanukiah. The ninth candle, or shamash, is used to light the other candles--one for each night of Chanukah.
Spacers are placed behind all collage pieces, which, under bright light creates interesting shadows on the textured, watercolor paper background. It may appear as if the candles are actually flickering. All collage pieces are individually hand-painted, cut and arranged by the Artist.
Torah and 3 Stars Torah is made of watercolor-painted paper, handmade paper, brass, and the printed Sh'ma. Other elements include screen-printed and hand-colored paper. Original mixed media collage.
Camellia Star of David Camellia Star of David shows a camellia inside the star (with chai--to life!-- in lavender in upper right of flower) and the letter shin in each leaf.
Nina has hand-painted metallic gold to this vibrant print of an original watercolor. Archival giclée print, ready for framing. About giclée prints.
Sonoma Grape Dance Nina paints these vibrant, abstract watercolors on location in California wine country. Archival giclée print, matted and ready for framing. About giclée prints.
Aleph Bet Creation Watercolor pieces, painted and textured at the beach, give creative force to letters of the Hebrew alphabet. In the sky, Aleph, signifying creative energy, and Bet, representing divine energy, surround the Burning Bush. The Ten Commandments rest upon the other letters atop Mount Sinai. Archival giclée print. About giclée prints.
Aleph Bet with Flowers Watercolor pieces, painted and textured at the beach, give creative force to letters of the Hebrew alphabet. The complete Hebrew Aleph Bet is arranged in alphabetical order (from right to left) framed by flowers. Archival giclée print. About giclée prints.
Collage: Torah Torah original mixed media collage includes watercolor pieces, the Sh'ma (mezuzah prayer), handmade paper, brass and copper; and natural elements, such as tree branches, leaves, pottery chards, shells, or glass.
Available in different backgrounds: watercolor-painted paper and various handmade papers including real Egyptian papyrus.
No two are exactly alike. 8”x10” matted and 3/8” - 5/8” in depth. Can be personalized. See Commissions page for personalized examples.
Collage: Tikkun Olam Tikkun Olam original mixed media collage combines natural elements, such as tree branches, with copper and brass, watercolor pieces and handmade paper. No two are exactly alike. 8”x10” matted. Can be personalized.
Collage: Door to Peace Door to Peace original mixed media collage has watercolor, handmade paper, brass and copper. Entering atop steps of golden light, we transcend and feel G-d’s presence. The Hebrew is Shalom, meaning Peace.
8”x10” matted. No two are exactly alike. Can be personalized. See Commissions page for personalized examples.
Tikkun Sonoma Tikkun Olam, developed by 17th century Jewish mystics, is a teaching which means to repair the world, primarily through social justice and environmental action. This watercolor painting is a symbol of healing: for individuals, for society and the environment. Although the woman in this painting is meant to be Every Woman, she also represents my artist's life and me. My heart is in all that I do, and all that I create. I observe beauty, reflect upon that beauty, and then I create art that heals. Archival giclée print. About giclée prints.
To Life! with Mosaic Within days of returning from Israel in January 2001, I created this collage to express my hope of peace and continuity for Jerusalem and Israel. It has over 150 individual watercolor-painted pieces. The foreground depicts a luxurious mosaic floor tile from Masada. The top is Jerusalem, and includes the Western Wall and Dome of the Rock. The dove has Shalom--peace--in its wings. Chai is inscribed over an entrance to the Old City; and the upper reach of the palm is the letter Shin. Three small, golden, six-pointed stars evoke the memory of King David who made Jerusalem our temporal and spiritual home. Archival giclée print. About giclée prints.
To Life! Festival Logo Within days of returning from Israel in January 2001, I created this collage to express my hope of peace and continuity for Jerusalem and Israel. It has over 150 individual watercolor-painted pieces. The foreground depicts a luxurious mosaic floor tile from Masada. The top is Jerusalem, and includes the Western Wall and Dome of the Rock. The dove has Shalom--peace--in its wings. Chai is inscribed over an entrance to the Old City; and the upper reach of the palm is the letter Shin. Three small, golden, six-pointed stars evoke the memory of King David who made Jerusalem our temporal and spiritual home. The upper half of the To Life! with Mosaic collage became the logo of To Life! A Jewish Cultural Street Festival held in Palo Alto, CA in September 2001. Archival giclée print. About giclée prints.
Eli Eli Sheet music with English and Hebrew words, combines with my watercolor painting and watercolor cutouts illustrating song images. Uplifting words by H. Senesh: Pray that these things never end: The sand and the sea, the rush of the waters, the crash of the heavens, the prayer of the heart. Archival giclée print. About giclée prints.
Sonoma Vineyard Magic Watercolor images are available as fine art cards and limited-edition, hand-signed and numbered, archival giclée prints. Archival giclée print, ready for framing. About giclée prints.
Sonoma Vineyard Quilt Watercolor images are available as fine art cards and limited-edition, hand-signed and numbered, archival giclée prints. Archival giclée print, ready for framing. About giclée prints.
Sonoma Fertile Valley Watercolor images are available as fine art cards and limited-edition, hand-signed and numbered, archival giclée prints. Archival giclée print, ready for framing. About giclée prints.
Sonoma Grape Dance II Nina paints these vibrant, abstract watercolors on location in California wine country.
Wine Country Landscapes
Assorted 8-card package (2 cards each of 4 different designs):
Vineyard Quilt
Vineyard Magic
Grape Dance
Fertile Valley
Vividly colored cards include metallic gold, and are blank inside.
Valley of the Moon is adapted from an original, 22x30 watercolor collage. Watercolor paper edges are meticulously hand-torn.
Twin Vines is from an original 11x15 watercolor painted on location in the Sonoma County, CA vineyards.
Idyllic Vineyard is from an original 22x30 watercolor painted on location in the Sonoma County, CA vineyards.
September Grape Dance is from an original 22x30 watercolor painted on location in the Sonoma County, CA vineyards. Nina has a fine collection of other Grape Dance originals currently available for sale.
The original watercolor painting was 14"x23".
It was digitally transformed into a 7'x12' vinyl banner for Congregation Shir Shalom in Sonoma, CA.
The banner was dedicated in a special shabbat service in Sonoma on November 14, 2009.
I wrote and presented this poem for the occasion:
Dove of Peace over Sonoma Vineyards
Banner Dedication Poem
By Nina Bonos
November 14, 2009
Yea, I walk through the Valley of the Moon, I feel her presence within and around me Sweet, purple grapes are ripening High above, the Shir Shalom Dove Grapevines become a menorah, Bright, red pomegranates recall our Torah. The golden, rolling hills of California, Torah Mantle Detail:Date Delicacy is a detail from the larger Torah Mantle Dates. Torah Mantle Detail: Fig Promise is a detail from the larger Torah Mantle: Figs. Torah Mantle Detail:Fig Sweetness is a detail from the larger Torah Mantle: Figs. Torah Mantle Detail:Grape Sacrament is a detail from the larger Torah Mantle:Grapes. Torah Mantle Detail:Wheat Abundance is a detail from the larger Torah Mantle:Wheat.
And it is wonderful!
Adonai is alive in the vineyards.
While drawing and painting from my soul.
Inside the Shir Shalom window shape
A carefully crafted artist’s story comes alive.
Intuitively, shapes and colors emerge
From my heart, mind and hands
To share with you.
While dancing on their vines.
Grapevines appear as outstretched arms of friends,
Reaching for one another,
Linking arms, davening and singing:
Hiney Ma Tov u-ma nayim
Shevet achim gam yachad
meaning....
How good and pleasant it is when
Brothers live together in harmony.
Sings her Song of Peace.
Soaring in the blue sky towards the clouds,
The full harvest moon, and the heavens,
Her melodious song delights the ears
Of the valley inhabitants below.
We see man and woman’s presence
In the bountiful valley,
In barns and homes sheltered among
Native valley oaks and Italian cypress trees.
The symbol of ancient Israel.
Multi-colored leaves become flickering candle lights,
Warming the glow of Hebrew letters spelling Shalom.
It’s seeds, numbering 613, represent the number of mitzvot
Prescribed by our Tree of Life.
Olive branches are another important peace symbol,
Reminding us of the Noah’s ark dove returning from dry land,
Signaling an end to flood, and a return to peaceful times.
Expressed in pastel, rainbow colors
Are our backdrop for a wonderful life in paradise,
Here in the Valley of the Moon on a beautiful autumn day.
Torah Mantle: 7 Sacred Species My inspiration for the Seven Sacred Species watercolor comes from a passage in Deuteronomy 8.10 where we are introduced to the Sacred Bounty of the Land of Israel: For the Lord your G-d is bringing you into a good land, a land with streams and springs and fountains issuing from plain and hill; a land of wheat and barley, of (grape) vines, figs, and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey. G-d cites these seven foods both for their spiritual as well as nutritional benefits.
Magen David Mosaic Original medium is vivid watercolor collage. This print can be hand-embellished with calligraphy, drawings and/or photos around the perimeter of the star for a ketubah bar or bat mitzvah, anniversary, birthday or other special event.
Rosh Chodesh Women`s Gathering In this piece, four women representing the four seasons (from left to right: winter, spring, summer, fall) dance around the Tree of Life. Their arms, resembling tree limbs, reach high into the night's changing sky. The primary figure assumes the yoga tree pose atop the Hebrew word chai meaning life. This Rosh Chodesh dance celebrates renewal and new beginnings while seven stars of David surround the new moon. A museum-quality, giclee print of an original watercolor painting. About giclée prints.
Sonoma Grape Dance Detail 1 Giclée print of an original watercolor and colored pencil painting. 6x8 image mounted on 11x14 acid free foam core.
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Sonoma Grape Dance Detail 2 Giclée print of an original watercolor and colored pencil painting. 6x8 image mounted on 11x14 acid free foam core.
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Ark Curtain: Apple Tree watercolor & acrylic
Dove over Paradise watercolor & acrylic
Torah Mantle: Dates watercolor & acrylic
Torah Mantle: Figs watercolor & acrylic
Torah Mantle Detail: Date Delicacy watercolor & acrylic
Torah Mantle Detail: Fig Promise watercolor & acrylic
Torah Mantle Detail: Fig Sweetness watercolor & acrylic
Torah Mantle Detail: Grape Sacrament watercolor & acrylic
Torah Mantle Detail: Wheat Abundance watercolor & acrylic
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