The Aesthetics of the new building began with the basics. A group was set up to deal with many aspects around the ‘look’ of the building.
A deliberate decision was made to create a neutral space where design and colour would follow to enhance the building. Contemporary designs with a Judaic theme are the objective for the long-term development of future permanent artworks.
These will include the Arks for the Torah Scrolls, reading desks, wall art, window dressing etc.
It was always suggested that we live with the building for a while to get a feel for our specific needs – especially in the reality of three communities and the flexibility of the building.
In the interim a group worked on the chairback book-holders that seem to have been very well received by all. Practical and decorative geometric designs beautifully fitted to the chairs to accommodate Prayer Books.
The stitcher ladies have just started a project to make four large colourful textile hangings. These are based on the tradition and Mitzvah to wear Tallit with the fringes and tassels as reminder.
In time commissions will follow for more permanent features.
On entering the building in the lobby, the signature Mosaic logo handmade in glass by local artist Harriet Pelham with the welcome “SHALOM” is apparent.
This has been mounted on to Jerusalem stone as our first commissioned work of art.
As you enter the main hall an ever changing digital projection of images can be seen.
We have now started to mount Art Exhibitions to promote artists and simultaneously decorate our walls. See below for details of any upcoming exhibitions or events.
More exciting Exhibitions will be programmed. ……. Watch this space!
Anyone interested to find out more about projects going forward please contact Joan Noble via the synagogue office
Upcoming events:
Exhibition of Oil Paintings by Roy Rodgers – Week 3
Saturday, 16th September to Friday, 22nd September
LAND SEA & SKY – A PASSION FOR LANDSCAPE – OIL PAINTINGS by ROY RODGERS
Continues to 29th September 2023
This exhibition of my paintings represents the last three years of my output including Lockdown. My inspiration and drive has constantly been inspired by landscape, in particular East Anglia, which I discovered later in my life. I lived in Suffolk for 38 years and became entranced by the magic of the atmospheric light, history, and deceptive simplicity of the landscape.
My creativity is dependent on my use of sketchbooks and drawings, often in watercolour as the starting point,
For me painting is drawn from one’s own imagination, and is a mixture of that and memory, plus the reality of what is actually there, and the love of doing it,
If my work gives pleasure and thought to others then that is a bonus.
Quote by the late Ken Howard
“To live with a painting by Roy Rodgers is a life enhancing experience, as he always shows us his way of seeing the World. He reveals the World to us, he celebrates the World and he communicates ...
Exhibition of Oil Paintings by Roy Rodgers – Week 4
Saturday, 23rd September to Friday, 29th September
LAND SEA & SKY – A PASSION FOR LANDSCAPE – OIL PAINTINGS by ROY RODGERS
Continues to 29th September 2023
This exhibition of my paintings represents the last three years of my output including Lockdown. My inspiration and drive has constantly been inspired by landscape, in particular East Anglia, which I discovered later in my life. I lived in Suffolk for 38 years and became entranced by the magic of the atmospheric light, history, and deceptive simplicity of the landscape.
My creativity is dependent on my use of sketchbooks and drawings, often in watercolour as the starting point,
For me painting is drawn from one’s own imagination, and is a mixture of that and memory, plus the reality of what is actually there, and the love of doing it,
If my work gives pleasure and thought to others then that is a bonus.
Quote by the late Ken Howard
“To live with a painting by Roy Rodgers is a life enhancing experience, as he always shows us his way of seeing the World. He reveals the World to us, he celebrates the World and he communicates that celebration to us”
Ken Howard O.B.E. RA.
The Exhibition will be ...
Art Exhibition by Linda Zelin, SWA – Week 1
Tuesday, 3rd October to Monday, 9th October
The exhibition of Linda Zelin’s pictures will be open from Tuesday 3rd – Monday 30th October.
Meet the Artist – Monday 9th October 11.00 am – 1.00 pm.
Linda enjoys painting in all media and has developed a strong expressionist style with emphasis on colour. She is also a sculptor who specialises in stone carving (can be viewed on-line).
Linda has exhibited frequently at the Mall Galleries London with the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, the Pastel Society, the Royal Society of British Artists and is a member of the Society of Women Artists.
She has won many awards, including one at the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours at the Mall Galleries.
The Exhibition will be open Mondays to Thursdays 9.00 – 17.00; Fridays 9.00 to midday. Please ring 020-8864 0133 for an appointment.
Art Exhibition by Linda Zelin, SWA – Week 2
Tuesday, 10th October to Monday, 16th October
The exhibition of Linda Zelin’s pictures will continue until Monday 30th October.
Meet the Artist – Monday 9th October 11.00 am – 1.00 pm.
Linda enjoys painting in all media and has developed a strong expressionist style with emphasis on colour. She is also a sculptor who specialises in stone carving (can be viewed on-line).
Linda has exhibited frequently at the Mall Galleries London with the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, the Pastel Society, the Royal Society of British Artists and is a member of the Society of Women Artists.
She has won many awards, including one at the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours at the Mall Galleries.
The Exhibition will be open Mondays to Thursdays 9.00 – 17.00; Fridays 9.00 to midday. Please ring 020-8864 0133 for an appointment.
Art Exhibition by Linda Zelin, SWA – Week 3
Tuesday, 17th October to Monday, 23rd October
The exhibition of Linda Zelin’s pictures will continue until Monday 30th October.
Linda enjoys painting in all media and has developed a strong expressionist style with emphasis on colour. She is also a sculptor who specialises in stone carving (can be viewed on-line).
Linda has exhibited frequently at the Mall Galleries London with the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, the Pastel Society, the Royal Society of British Artists and is a member of the Society of Women Artists.
She has won many awards, including one at the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours at the Mall Galleries.
The Exhibition will be open Mondays to Thursdays 9.00 – 17.00; Fridays 9.00 to midday. Please ring 020-8864 0133 for an appointment.
Art Exhibition by Linda Zelin, SWA – Week 4
Tuesday, 24th October to Monday, 30th October
The exhibition of Linda Zelin’s pictures will continue until Monday 30th October.
Linda enjoys painting in all media and has developed a strong expressionist style with emphasis on colour. She is also a sculptor who specialises in stone carving (can be viewed on-line).
Linda has exhibited frequently at the Mall Galleries London with the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, the Pastel Society, the Royal Society of British Artists and is a member of the Society of Women Artists.
She has won many awards, including one at the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours at the Mall Galleries.
The Exhibition will be open Mondays to Thursdays 9.00 – 17.00; Fridays 9.00 to midday. Please ring 020-8864 0133 for an appointment.
