Camus Art and Soul Gallery Safed

Sheva Chaya Servetter
Hebrew:
	גלריה שווה חיה שרבטר
Pronunciation:
	Sh’ev-a Ch-ay-a
Other Names:
	Dreams and Visions Gallery, Servetter Gallery
Description:
	Tzfat gallery of glass blowing and paintings

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Visitors to Sheva Chaya’s Dreams and Visions Gallery in Tzfat’s Artist Quarter can browse the paintings and glass-blown sculptures or sit and listen to the artist explain how her Jewish heritage inspires her work.

Background

Sheva Chaya Servetter moved to Israel from the United States in 1997. Before her move she had studied visual art and art history at Princeton University with a specialization in painting. After her “aliyah” -- immigration -- to Israel she found that the spirituality of her Jewish faith served as a deep inspiration for her artwork. She moved to Safed with her young family and founded her permanent exhibition on the edge of the Artist Quarter, across from the General Exhibition of Safed.

Inspiration

Sheva Chaya is inspired by the wisdom of Judaism, including the teachings of her Breslev Hassidic community. The stories, teachings and mystical concepts that she has learned among this group are an integral part of her art. Some of her pieces illuminate Jewish and Hassidic liturgies while others illustrate traditional Jewish life and the peaceful atmosphere of Tzfat life. Many of Sheva Chaya’s works explore the world of women including motherhood, womens’ modes of expression, friendships and the feminine spirit. Other subjects that Sheva Chaya Servetter depicts in her paintings include mystical concepts, landscapes, portraits, Hassidic men and women, the Jewish diaspora and a series entitled “Story: How Zayde Came to Eretz Yisrael.”

Techniques

Sheva Chaya Servetter employs soft vibrant colors in her paintings including many hues of blues which she employs to illustrate Jewish concepts of her paintings. She also includes Hebrew letters and kabbalistic symbols in many works. Her paintings are defined by lightness with an inner depth which she conveys in her light brushstrokes swirling colors.

Glassblowing

Sheva Chaya’s glassblowing is displayed at her gallery. The glass blown pieces includes works of Judaica such as kiddush cups, candlesticks, and Chanukah menorahs. Other pieces on exhibit are pendants, pomegranates, glass trees and cups. These pieces are multi-colored and each piece is a unique piece of artwork.

Gallery

Sheva Chaya’s gallery is located on Alorzoroff Street next to her home. She welcomes groups who can watch a glassblowing demonstration as Sheva Chaya Servetter discusses her art and the way that she connects her art to her commitment to her Jewish heritage. She also offers group presentations on other subjects including Jewish Women's Expression, Landscapes of Israel, and Hasidic Teachings.

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-|title = Camus Gallery
+|title = Sheva Chaya Servetter
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+|image        = [[File:Space holder.jpg|215px|alt=Abuhav Synagogue]]
 |header1 = Hebrew:
-|data2  = גלריה כמוס
+|data2  = גלריה שווה חיה שרבטר
 |header3 = Pronunciation:
-|data4  = Ka-muss
+|data4  = Sh’ev-a Ch-ay-a
 |header5 = Other Names:
-|data6   = Camus Gallery, Art and Soul Gallery
+|data6   = Dreams and Visions Gallery, Servetter Gallery
 |header7 = Description:
-|data8   = One of Tzfat’s largest galleries which exhibits the works of many local and other Israeli artists.}}
+|data8   = Tzfat gallery of glass blowing and paintings}}
-The Camus Gallery on [[Art-Gallery-Street-Safed|Yosef Caro Street]] in Tzfat’s [[Old City Safed|Old City]] draws visitors from throughout the world who come to view and purchase the various types of artwork exhibited in the gallery.
+Visitors to Sheva Chaya’s Dreams and Visions Gallery in Tzfat’s [[Artists Quarter Safed|Artist Quarter]] can browse the paintings and glass-blown sculptures or sit and listen to the artist explain how her Jewish heritage inspires her work.
 == Background ==
-Tomer Camus is descended from one of [[Safed|Tzfat’s]] oldest families. His lineage in the city can be traced back 18 generations to the Jews who fled Spain to make their home in Safed. He studied photography during his high school years and began to explore the Old City of Tzfat with his camera while still a student. In 1995 he decided to combine his love of art and his interest in representing Israeli artists by opening the Camus gallery in the Old Jewish Quarter.
+Sheva Chaya Servetter moved to Israel from the United States in 1997. Before her move she had studied visual art and art history at Princeton University with a specialization in painting. After her “aliyah” -- immigration -- to Israel she found that the spirituality of her Jewish faith served as a deep inspiration for her artwork. She moved to [[Safed]] with her young family and founded her permanent exhibition on the edge of the Artist Quarter, across from the [[General Exhibition Safed|General Exhibition of Safed]].
-== Represented Artists ==
+== Inspiration ==
-The Camus Gallery displays a wide variety of art styles and mediums including jewelry, paintings, photography, Judaica, sculptures and “talitot” -- prayer shawls. The Camus gallery specializes in works of bright, vibrant colors and vivid imagery. Tomer and his wife Ketti operate the Camus gallery which has several sections. Each section exhibits the work of several artists including:
+Sheva Chaya is inspired by the wisdom of Judaism, including the teachings of her [[Breslev of Safed|Breslev Hassidic community]]. The stories, teachings and mystical concepts that she has learned among this group are an integral part of her art. Some of her pieces illuminate Jewish and Hassidic liturgies while others illustrate traditional Jewish life and the peaceful atmosphere of Tzfat life. Many of Sheva Chaya’s works explore the world of women including motherhood, womens’ modes of expression, friendships and the feminine spirit. Other subjects that Sheva Chaya Servetter depicts in her paintings include mystical concepts, landscapes, portraits, Hassidic men and women, the Jewish diaspora and a series entitled “Story: How Zayde Came to Eretz Yisrael.”
-=== Lirone Photography ===
+== Techniques ==
-Lirone is an Israel photographer who has an extensive background working with portraits, industrial photography and interactive photography. He currently creates works that combine an original photograph with the aesthetics of painting and sculpture. This is an innovative technique which has been patented. The concept allows for the visualization of an image as a three dimensional vision.
+Sheva Chaya Servetter employs soft vibrant colors in her paintings including many hues of blues which she employs to illustrate Jewish concepts of her paintings. She also includes Hebrew letters and kabbalistic symbols in many works. Her paintings are defined by lightness with an inner depth which she conveys in her light brushstrokes swirling colors.
-===Gerstein Objects ===
+== Glassblowing==
-David Gerstein whimsical objects are popular as colorful additions to bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms and kitchens. He creates bright intricate serigraphs on steel and screen prints on metal in shapes such as butterflies, bicycle and motorcycle riders, dancers and animals.
+Sheva Chaya’s glassblowing is displayed at her gallery. The glass blown pieces includes works of Judaica such as kiddush cups, candlesticks, and Chanukah menorahs. Other pieces on exhibit are pendants, pomegranates, glass trees and cups. These pieces are multi-colored and each piece is a unique piece of artwork.
-=== Ayala Bar Jewelry ===
+== Gallery ==
-Ayala Bar is a well-known Israeli jewelry designer and the Camus gallery exhibits her art exclusively in Tzfat. Bar’s jewelry is created from bright, colorful beads and stones which are inlaid in precious metals or laid out on leather or cloth. Bar’s jewelry includes necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings.
+Sheva Chaya’s gallery is located on Alorzoroff Street next to her home. She welcomes groups who can watch a glassblowing demonstration as Sheva Chaya Servetter discusses her art and the way that she connects her art to her  commitment to her Jewish heritage. She also offers group presentations on other subjects including Jewish Women's Expression, Landscapes of Israel, and Hasidic Teachings.
-=== Gabrieli Talitot ===
-Hand-woven items by Gabrieli include a wide range of items that the Camus Gallery exhibits. These include both silk and wool “talitot” -- prayer shawls -- and the special bags in which these talitot are traditionally carried.
-===CJ Art Judaica ===
-Camus is the Tzfat representative of CJ Art, a distributor of Judaica. These items, including Seder plates, menorahs, candlesticks, mezuzza covers, havdallah sets and kippas, are produced by Israeli artists and are part of Judaica collections throughout the world. They are created from metals, colored glass, wood and ceramics and feature modernistic designs.
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+{{Safed Artists and Galleries}}
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-[[Category:Jewish Art]]