Title: Jacob’s Dream
Artist: Raphael Abecassis
Medium: Acrilic on Canvas
Dimensions: 100 cm x 50 cm

Raphael Abecassis is a Moroccan-born Israeli artist renowned for his vibrant and spiritually rich depictions of Jewish life and heritage. Born in Marrakesh in 1953, he immigrated to Israel with his family at the age of three. He studied art at the College of Education in Beersheva between 1974 and 1977, laying the foundation for his distinctive style. Abecassis’s work is characterized by a fusion of Sephardic motifs, Jewish symbolism, and modern composition, often employing bold colors and intricate designs. He utilizes various mediums, including painting, serigraphy, ceramics, embroidery, silver, and stained glass, to express themes of Jewish tradition and spirituality. Notably, he was commissioned to create the “Sephardic Heritage Windows,” a 22-foot-high stained glass installation comprising over 6,000 pieces, for the Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel in Los Angeles. Abecassis has received national recognition, winning the official poster competition for Israel’s Independence Day celebrations in 1986, 1991, and 2004. His exhibitions, such as the 1992 “Odyssey of Spanish Jews” and the 1996 “Jerusalem 3000” series, have toured internationally, showcasing his dedication to preserving and celebrating Jewish culture through art. Currently residing and working in Netanya and Safed, Israel, Abecassis continues to contribute to the art world with his unique blend of tradition and innovation. His works are celebrated globally, reflecting a deep connection to Jewish identity and artistic excellence.([Qart][1], [naivefestival.wixsite.com][2], [askART][3], [Art Brokerage][4], [RoGallery][5])