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Zamy Steynovitz 1951, Legnica, Poland - 2000, Israel Woman and Rooster Over Open Prayer Book Original Hand-Signed Gouache & Pastels Painting - circa the 1980s Artwork Description This dynamic mixed-media work on paper depicts a vivid
red rooster resting above an open prayer book displaying stylized Hebrew text,
set against an energetic backdrop of vibrant watercolor washes and expressive
ink lines. Steynovitz combines fluid washes of orange, yellow,
emerald green, and deep black with gestural ink strokes and colorful splatters,
creating a lively, rhythmic composition. The stylized human figure or hands holding the bird
blend into the background, giving the scene a dreamlike, ceremonial quality. Style & Movement ·
Neo-Expressionist & Judaica Folk
Art: Merges
traditional Jewish folklore motifs with modern, expressive brushwork and vivid
color fields. ·
Chagallian Modernism: Strongly
influenced by Marc Chagall’s School of Paris tradition—using whimsical,
floating figures, dreamlike symbolism, and rich narrative imagery. ·
Gestural & Expressive Abstraction:
Features loose, energetic ink lines, ink splatters, and soft color bleeding
characteristic of Steynovitz's fluid graphical style. Themes ·
Jewish Tradition & Ritual
(Kaparot): The
rooster paired with a open prayer book (Siddur) strongly evokes the
traditional Kaparot ritual performed prior to Yom Kippur, symbolizing
atonement, redemption, and spiritual reflection. ·
Sacred Texts & Wisdom: The
central open book with script highlights the importance of learning, prayer,
and cultural heritage in Jewish life.
·
Joy & Celebration: The
energetic bursts of color and movement express the spiritual warmth, optimism,
and festive devotion central to Steynovitz's body of work. Artist Name: Zamy Steynovitz Title: Woman and Rooster Over Open Prayer Book Signature Description: Hand-signed lower right Technique: Gouache and pastels on paper Size: 45 x 35 cm / 17.72" x 13.78" inch Frame: The painting is unfarmed Condition: Good condition. Artist's Biography: Zamy
Steynovitz (January 15, 1951 - September 1, 2000) was
an Israeli born impressionist painter. Biography Steynovitz
was born in Legnica, Poland and immigrated to Israel in
1957. Upon
completing his studies, he began his artistic activity in earnest. He
established his place in the art world after exhibiting his work in one-man
exhibitions and at art fairs around the world. Steynovitz's images are
reflections of both his Jewish and Eastern European heritage.
Zamy's art
displays chromatic and thematic richness. His choice of subjects was strongly
influenced by Jewish tradition and folklore, displaying general themes: Paris,
still lifes, flowers, angels, circuses and landscapes. In the early stages of
his work he used rich pastels, ink, watercolors and light brush
strokes. However during his travels in South America during the 1980s
his work was influenced by the new surroundings and enhanced by the local light
and colors. His art gained chromatic power; the palette became richer in tones,
the fixtures thicker, the backgrounds darker and more colorful. Zamy’s
paintings are a reflection of his Eastern-European Jewish heritage, and they
are enhanced by a rich choice of warm tones and colors. Zamy
expresses a universal humanistic idea in his creations: man's connection to his
heritage and physical surroundings. He established his place in the art world
after exhibiting his work in one-man exhibitions and art fairs around the
world. Zamy is known in the circles of the Norwegian Nobel Institute as
a result of his devotion to world peace. Consequently he is acquainted with
many Nobel prize winners like Anwar Sadat, Menachem Begin, the Dalai
Lama, Itzhak Rabin, Shimon Peres, Elie Wiesel, Desmond Tutu as
well as many other politicians and artists. Zamy
died in September 2000. Pope
John Paul II The
Prime Minister of Israel, Menahem Begin The
Prime Minister of Israel, Itzhk Shamir The
Prime Minister of Israel, Shimon Peres The
Secretary of The United Nations, Javier Perez De Cuellar The
President of Egypt, Saadat The
Father of Anne Frank, Otto Frank Mayor
of Jerusalem, Teddy Kolek Mayor
of New York, Edd Kutsch David
Rothschild The
president of Colombia The
president of Venezuela The
president of Costa Rica The
Nobel Laureates Dalai Lama Elie
Wiesel Desmonde
Tutu
And
many others, such as : Osar Arias, The Singer, Emiilia Rodriguez, Liza Minly, Tali
Savalas, Mercedes Sosa, Maria Felix, Dr. Mina Bell, Liz Taylor, Phara fost. Additional Information:
Zamy
Steynovitz was born in Liegnitz, Poland in 1951 and at a very early age he
aspired to be a painter. He won first prize in an art competition for children
before immigrating to Israel in 1957. Formally
educated at the Art School in Tel-Aviv and the Royal Academy in London, he
completed his studies and began artistic pursuits in earnest. Zamy established
his place in the art world after displaying his work in one-man exhibitions and
art fairs around the world. Zamy’s
art displays chromatic and thematic richness and his choice of subjects has
been strongly influenced by Jewish tradition and folklore. Additionally, his
work presents general themes such as Paris cafes, still lives, flowers,
circuses and landscapes. In
the early stages of his work, he used rich pastels and light brush strokes.
When he visited South America in the early 1980’s, his work reflected his new
surroundings and were further enhanced by local brightness and colorfulness.
His art gained chromatic power; the palette became richer in tones, the
textures thicker, and the background darker and more colorful. Together with
these changes, the thematic persistence in his creation was maintained,
allowing him to develop into a sensitive and mature artist. Zamy’s
paintings are a reflection of his Eastern-European Jewish heritage, and they
are enhanced by a rich choice of warm tones and colors. He evoked a universal
humanistic idea in his creation; man’s connection to his heritage and physical
surroundings. These are two imperatives aspects in our lives, which during
these estranged technological times we should recall. As
a result of his devotion to world peace, he became known in the circles of the
Nobel Institute for Peace in Norway, and consequently was acquainted with many
Nobel prize winners, such as Anwar Sadat, Menahem Begin, the Dalai Lama, Itzhak
Rabin, Shimon Peres, Elie Wiesel, Desmond Tutu, Oscar Arias Sanchez, as well as
many of the world’s greatest leaders and artists.
Zamy
tragically passed away in September of 2000. Payment Methods: Shipping&Handling: All items are sent through registered mail or by EMS - Fast delivery service, both operated by the Israel Post (up to 4-5 business days), depends on the weight and measures of the purchased item. You may add insurance for the item with an additional fee. Please e-mail us for other shipping methods. Combined Shipping: We will combine shipping and packaging to minimize costs and help you save on orders with multiple items. In case that the frame includes a glass, the item will be shipped without the glass in order to prevent any damage to the artwork caused by broken glass: be aware that such kind of a damage is not covered by the insurance! Terms of Auction: All sales are final, please only bid if you intend to pay. Refunds will be accepted only if the item is not as described in the auction. ISRAELI BUYERS MUST ADD 18% V.A.T. TO THE FINAL PRICE. Artshik provides full assurance that all items sold are exactly as described! We guarantee all items we sell are 100% authentic!< |
