Yussel's Place is thrilled to have two of the most celebrated and renowned Judaica artists in the world coming to our store at 30A Merrick Avenue in Merrick, New York for very special in-person events.
Gary Rosenthal: Sunday, March 23, 2014, 11:00a - 2:00p
Gary Rosenthal has been sculpting in welded metals since the early 1970’s. Together with a team of talented craftspeople he creates one of the most popular and unique lines of Judaic art in the country. Combining copper, brass, and steel with brilliant fused glass, the Gary Rosenthal Collection has a contemporary style rooted in tradition. His inspiration comes from the rich history of the Jewish people which tells us it’s a blessing - a mitzvah - to make beautiful, functional, art.
Work from the collection has been presented to Presidents from Carter, to Clinton, to Obama and celebrities as varied as Bette Midler, John Travolta and Ben Stein. It has been seen worldwide in many fine galleries, private collections, and museum shops including Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery, Corning Museum of Glass, American Craft Museum, B’nai B’rith Museum, The Jewish Museum, Skirball Museum of Culture, and the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts.
Gary will sign any sculptures purchased that day or customers can bring in their previously purchased sculptures for him to sign.
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Sara and Michael Beames: Sunday, April 6, 2014, 11:00a - 3:00p
Sara and Michael Beames started Beames Designs in 1990.
In a studio in the beautiful Catskill Mountains, they produce handmade fused glass Judaica. Sara is the driving force behind the glass design. With a degree in Art from San Francisco State University and many years in the commercial art world, she has turned her passion for glass and good design into a joyous livelihood. Her work has received three Niche Award Nominations. Michael, who grew up in Australia (g'day mate) has a background in education and business. His work entails the administration of the business, as well as sandblasting and final quality control. Their goal is to create artwork that is functional, aesthetically appealing and accessibly priced.
Sara and Michael will sign any of their beautiful merchandise purchased that day.
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Yussel’s Place is a premier retailer of fine Judaica Gifts, Jewish Gifts, Art, gifts for Jewish Holidays and celebrations including Purim, Passover, bar mitzvah gifts and gifts for Jewish weddings. Their online store can be found at www.yusselsplace.com or visit their brick and mortar store in Merrick, New York. Call them toll-free at (855) 987-7357.