CURATED BY LILACH SCHRAG
ABOUT STUDIO STORIES 2020 - As the global health pandemic changed artists' lives and practice, Chicago-based artist Lilach Schrag found herself drawn to stories of how artists were adapting to lockdown and the new reality. The result is Lilach's curated presentation "Studio Stories 2020", hosted by Kol HaOt. "When I realized it would be impossible to have my scheduled June residency at Kol HaOt's gallery in Jerusalem, I reached out instead to colleagues and friends around the world who make contemporary art and started collecting their stories. I asked them to provide a glimpse into their mission, their methods, and their hearts. They spoke about their work, altered daily routines, challenging moments, uplifting realizations, and the ways in which they continue to create and adjust their practice during the pandemic. Individually, from their homes and their studios, they tell fascinating stories with thoughtful words and beautiful artwork. Collectively, they offer a snapshot of artists responding to the unprecedented reality of our time.” – Lilach Schrag, 2020
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RUTH SCHREIBER
RUTH SCHREIBER’S WORK EXPLORES ASPECTS OF BEING FEMALE AND JEWISH IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY, WITH A FOCUS ON FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIPS, CEREMONY AND RITUAL, MEMORY AND DEATH. SHE STUDIED ART IN LONDON AND CALIFORNIA, AND MOST RECENTLY AT THE BEZALEL SCHOOL OF ART IN JERUSALEM.
I DRAW and PAINT IN WATERCOLORS AND OILS, AND CREATE CERAMIC SCULPTURES, VIDEO ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY.
RECENTLY I HAVE MOVED TOWARDS RECYCLING MATERIALS OR ARTWORKS, AND TO PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO ART, ALL IN THE INTERESTS OF CONSERVATION OF OUR ENVIRONMENT.
I AM CURIOUS ABOUT HOW DIFFERENT MATERIALS WORK, AND ENJOY THE LEARNING PROCESSES of TRYING NEW OR FORGOTTEN MEDIA.
SOMETIMES THIS INVOLVES FRUSTRATING MISSTEPS, BUT it KEEPS ME ON MY TOES AND ENCOURAGES A SENSE OF OPEN POSSIBILITIES.
I am fortunate in that my studio is in my home.
In the early days of the lockdown, I welcomed the extra time and caught up with work and tidying up, finishing off different small projects in the studio.
Angel's Ribs - hand-built earthenware, thread, 47 x 53 x 4 cm
Since May I have been busy preparing my solo exhibition “Tempus Fugit” that opened on July 17th at BY5 Gallery in Tel Aviv, AFTER A FOUR-MONTH DELAY BECAUSE OF CORONA.
• Limit social media and news bulletins which can be both time-consuming and draining.
• Appreciate that with our contemporary connection opportunities (websites, FaceTime etc.) we are so fortunate to have amazing resources at our fingertips even when isolated.
Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion - hand-built porcelain, eggplant skin, old lace, 6 x 35 x 39 cm
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All photos courtesy of the artist