An interior view of the historic Abuhav Synagogue in Safed, captured in watercolor and memory.

An original oil painting on canvas

The painting “Harmony of Contrasts” spans across two canvases, featuring a vase adorned with purple and orange flowers set against contrasting purple and orange backgrounds. The painting represents the harmony of opposites, depicting the clash and complement of different worlds. The vase symbolizes the human soul, which contains the opposites within it: the purple flowers represent spirituality and inner search, while the orange flowers symbolize materialism and desires. The transition between the colors and the harmony between them convey a message of spiritual balance and the sense of unity that arises from differences.