Opening night at The Juneberry Tree Art Gallery, Crown Heights’ newest fine art exhibition space for emerging Jewish artists, was a resounding success.
Patrons of the arts came from across Brooklyn and even as far away as Riverdale to view quilling artist Yamit Presman’s exhibition, ‘Paper Alive’.
Quilling is a type of paper art where thin strips of paper are rolled into different shapes and glued on its side, creating a 3D design.
A multi-talented woman, Yamit spoke to those in attendance about her artwork and how she discovered it. Calling it a language of her Soul, Yamit’s work covers a range of themes in Jewish life.
“Our favorites are Miriam in which the paper truly comes alive,” said Tamar Adelstein, Administrator of Ikar. One gets the sense of dancing alongside Miriam as she plays her tambourine by the side of the Yam Suf! We were also intrigued by Hot Peppers and its velvety-looking texture,” she said.
Yamit’s work will be on display at the gallery through February 9th.
The Juneberry Tree Art gallery is open most Sundays from 1 to 5pm, Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9pm or by appointment.
There is no charge to visit the gallery.
The gallery is housed in a century-old warm and artsy home at 1714 President Street in Crown Heights and shares space with Ikar at the Alcove, the Jewish women’s learning collaborative modeled after the Chautauqua Institute’s learning vacation concept.
Ikar at the Alcove offers an eclectic mix of classes, lectures and creative workshops and caters to small groups, fostering a friendly atmosphere for gathering together and learning something new from master instructors affiliated with the multi-talented Chabad/Lubavitch community.
Our affordable programs, $35 or $10 per class, include drinks and refreshments. Register for more than one program and receive a 10% discount.
UP NEXT at Ikar
February 6, 2022 – 1pm – 3pm – $13
Designing an Indoor Vertical Garden
Hands-on workshop with Tamar Adelstein
A Wedding in Brownsville
Together we will view this short story read by Eleanor Reissa for the Museum of Jewish Heritage’s Echoes in Ink project. Group discussion follows.
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February 13th – 12:30 – 4:30pm – Simcha in Adar!
It’s OK to Laugh, Seriously!
Lecture and Discussion with popular inspirational author Gitty Stolik.
Culinary 101 – Kitchen Gadgets and more!
with Solange Defrancesco, professional food stylist and chef
Learn how to use those gadgets that have been sitting in your kitchen drawer forever and begin mastering the art of cutting, paring and slicing with a knife. Class includes preparing an interesting dish to enjoy with a cup of tea during the workshop that follows.
Comedy and the Human Condition
with Leta Lenik
In this workshop we’ll discuss comedy’s unique conduit for truth, talk about what is Jewishly funny and kosher and engage humorously “on stage” with Leta.
February 27, 2022 – 12:30 – 4:30pm
Traditional Medicinals
Watch for our Supper with Special Guest Speakers series coming up in March and programs scheduled for the Spring Season beginning in May.
Your RSVP means so much to us! To register: email: Cadelstein@aol.com or call 718-705-4206.
Beautiful work!
Beautiful!!
Yamit’s work is beautiful!
Her pieces are a treasure to see,…. and to own.
And, Yamit is so pleasant to deal with.
We are the proud owners of one of her pieces.