Everliving

$300.00

חיי עולם נטע בתוכנו

17×8in Full finish graphite art drawing

Artist: Yitzchok Meisels

Limited fine art reproduction on Soft white cotton paper.

Hand signed and numbered by artist.

 As the prewar yeshiva slowly empties, the evening rays cast a hazy glow on two young men completely oblivious to the passage of time, engrossed in their Talmud with pure dedication. The empty benches reminding us of fleeting opportunities, in contrast to the eternal life acquired through Torah study. The message is personified through the presence of two Torah giants.

Harav Chaim Soloveitchik (1853-1918) who’s Torah and legacy are the lifeblood of today’s yeshiva world. Together with his primary Student Rav Boruch Ber Leibowitz (1862-1939) depicted standing before his rebbe bowed in submission, his complete focus revealing his passionate resolve to continue the everlasting transmission of Torah throughout the generations.

חיי עולם נטע בתוכנו

17×8in Full finish graphite art drawing

Artist: Yitzchok Meisels

Limited fine art reproduction on Soft white cotton paper.

Hand signed and numbered by artist.

 As the prewar yeshiva slowly empties, the evening rays cast a hazy glow on two young men completely oblivious to the passage of time, engrossed in their Talmud with pure dedication. The empty benches reminding us of fleeting opportunities, in contrast to the eternal life acquired through Torah study. The message is personified through the presence of two Torah giants.

Harav Chaim Soloveitchik (1853-1918) who’s Torah and legacy are the lifeblood of today’s yeshiva world. Together with his primary Student Rav Boruch Ber Leibowitz (1862-1939) depicted standing before his rebbe bowed in submission, his complete focus revealing his passionate resolve to continue the everlasting transmission of Torah throughout the generations.

Yitzchok’s unique method is a study in patience and focus. The drawings are created using graphite on a white paper –offering a sharper contrast than traditional oil portraits. The graphite also allows for ultra-fine details and subtle shading, giving the portrait a silver glow. Each masterpiece is a labor of love that requires much perseverance and personal investment.  This method requires constant refinement; the artist typically invests 50 to 100 hours into every portrait. The subjects Hebrew name is skillfully hidden in every portrait. Only after obtaining a grasp of what the subject stood for, does the artist selects a pose that can portray their inner essence.

Yitzchok believes that true art has the capacity to convey profound emotion, especially when drawing a Gadol with whom we share a personal connection. The inner realm of the Tzaddik comes to life and permeates the page, enabling viewers to connect with our leaders in an inspirational way.