art by ruchama

A poem by the artist: Self portrait -- Earth, Water and Fire I lived near the Dead Sea where everything comes alive. Huge pillars of minerals and salt A fiery ball of sun, sending multi-rays Brushing and stroking The large blue canvas of the sea. Water changing colors every minute of the day. Up to the summit of the solid mountains, Following their dark and heavy shadows, Then back down into the valleys Listening to the sweet giggle of the streams, While they are making their way Into the old sleepy sea. Right there, where sound wakes the stillness, Youth joins ancient And sweet mixes with salt I found my poetry. I carry my poetry with me ever since With great passion and some peace, Etch it in my prints Carve it in my pottery And more is yet to come (END) Ruchama Schechter; Biographical Info Having lived for 15 years on the lowest point on the planet (the Dead Sea), I became greatly inspired by its natural beauty and intensity of its overwhelming presence.  I have carried this always with all aspects of my art and poetry.  My art works include pottery, sculpture, painting, printmaking and illustration.  I am a member of the New York Society of Etchers, the New Rochelle Art Association and the Mamaroneck Artist Guild.  My works have been exhibited at: Mamaroneck Artist Guild Exhibitions -- 2012-2014 Greenburgh Library Art Show -- 2011, 2012 Coo Gallery, NYC -- International Exhibition of Contemporary works on paper - June 2011 Ben Rimon Gallery  Chelsea, NYC  April, 2011 Sacred Gallery NYC - May, 2010 "The Darkness Show" at the Fusion Museum , NYC  April, 2010 Solo Show   Ein Gedi, Israel   January, 2010 National Art Club Printmaking Show sponsored by the New York Society of Etchers, November, 2009 The Floor Rug Ti-issue Gallery Espas Intercultural Memoire de l'Avenir, Paris, France  May, 2009 "New York by New Yorkers" sponsored by the New York Society of Etchers, NYC April, 2008 Flat Iron Gallery in Peekskill, NY  Pottery Show   2008 The NRAA Annual Juried Shows-2008 to present The NRAA Dermot Gale Award Shows -- 2008 to present The NRAA Adolph Grant Award Shows -- 2008 to present Westchester Community College  Center for the Arts   2002 to present film and music created and produced by j trieger 2013. all rights reserved.