Bracha Lavee is an Israeli artist whose expressive art combines Jerusalem, Israeli and Bible themes with a contemporary visual style which is deeply rooted in ancient and modern biblical experiences. Her use of felt in bright, semi-tropical colors allows her to express these themes dramatically.
This beautiful piece features the area Yemin Moshe in Jerusalem, Israel, easily identified by the windmill. Yemin Moshe was established in the 1800's by Moses Montefiore outside Jerusalem's old city as a solution to the overcrowding there. The windmill was originally built to serve the milling needs of this new development but it was never operational. Today this area is surrounded by gardens and has a panoramic view of the walls of the Old City.
This print is done in typical Bracha Lavee style, using gold foil edging and outlining parts of the picture to give it that aura of mystery.