Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 January 2003 — Page 24

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'Meet the Woman (Befimcf tfie Cover Judaica art has been the focus of Suzy Friedman’s work for many years. Her creations are a reflection of her own spirituality — born of a childhood spent gathered around the family Shahbat table, the familiar fragrances of chicken soup, challah, and candles lingering through Shahbat services at synagogue - the holiday songs echoing throughout each season of a celebrated heritage. These are the memories that have inspired Suzy’s unique Judaica art interpretations, works that are at once reminiscent of our people’s sense of oneness and belonging, of survival and miracles. Suzy began her career as a Judaica artist designing calendars, book covers, posters, and event invitations for a variety of local Jewish organizations. Mediums have included watercolor, colored inks, oils, and acrylic. As demand for Suzy’s work increased, she began designing tallit atarot and tallit cases in needlepoint canvas as well as painted designs on hand-dyed raw silk. Each atarah was created to express the essence of the individual who would wear it. Her well-renowned Ketubot are designed and executed in much the same way - to illustrate the spiritual individuality of each newlywed couple. The design depicted on the front cover is a celebratory expression of Jewish life. Many holidays are represented as well as scenes from Jerusalem. The original design was painted in watercolor and enhanced with metallic inks. Suzy Friedman received her Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from Indiana University and her Master’s Degree in Art Education from Indiana University and the I leron School of Art. Prints of this design are available upon request. Suzy can be reached by calling (317) 848-7474 or e-mail at [email protected].

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