New art for a New Year: Jerusalem Artists House unveils a new set of exhibitions - review

The Jerusalem Artists House opens its new season with a set of exhibitions featuring works by newly inducted association members. The display, curated by Tali Ben-Nun, spans diverse styles and includes the Osnat Mozes Painting Prize winner David Rosenberg, whose colorful, layered works balance precision with playful material exploration. Orit Livne's pieces address October 7 and existential themes through a process of erasure and reduction. Julia Aronson's Horizon series depicts a nursing mother and infant in an intimate pairing.

The Jerusalem Artists House on Shmuel Hanagid Street has opened its new season with a set of exhibitions featuring works by artists newly accepted into the Jerusalem Artists Association. Curated by Tali Ben-Nun, the display spans diverse styles, formats, and philosophies. The season includes a solo exhibition by David Rosenberg, winner of this year's Osnat Mozes Painting Prize for a Young Artist, who also received NIS 10,000. Rosenberg's works on the top floor, curated by Ronny Carny, use striking colors, rust, and layered forms that balance precision with a playful, material-driven approach. The prize committee noted his ability to explore formal transformations of painting with sensitivity. Orit Livne's portfolio addresses October 7, 2023, and subsequent regional conflicts. Her War Diary series began on the first day of the war with Iran, with one small oil painting created each day for 40 days. Livne applies a layer of oil paint and then erases parts with turpentine-soaked rags, a process she describes as an anti-material approach. Her Meanwhile series follows the same technique. Julia Aronson's Horizon drawing series depicts a nursing infant and mother in an intimate, life-affirming pairing.