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MICHAL ASHKENASI
Lives and works in Kfar Saba, Israel
www.michalashkenasiart.com

Some things about me: I was born in the Netherlands and after abstract-minimalistic in order to capture the essence, without the
WW2 went to Israel. I’m a widow, have 2 married sons, five ‘Frills’, and leave it to the onlooker to feel the meaning .No wonder
grandchildren and one great-grandson. For seventeen years I lived Mark Rothko is one of my admired artists. Aside of painting I
near the Negev desert and am still influenced by the landscape, photograph also, wherein I try to catch the “Drama” in the picture.
even after living more than 40 years in the center near the sea. I believe Art to be a tool to bring people together, to bring some
The wide spaces, the colors and the contrasts, they all have a Happiness and Joy! For me it is a part of my life, a must, just like
part in the work I do. I work from my fantasy with an idea in my eating and drinking. Through Art I can express my Feelings and
head which comes from an association or a dream .The works are Hopes for a better World!

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