The Role of Artistic Creativity in the Lives of Israeli Emigres in Los AngelesMain MenuMalka Nediviby Mahsa Gerami and Rachel ElyaszadehAdi Shapiraby Tal Hauser and Victoria PelmanYoella Raziliby James GaoMeital Yaniv: Artistic Expression of Liminalityby Kori Decker and Timna NaimSam FirstenbergCreated by Will Taylor and Müge SolakDan Katzir and Ravit Markusby Ryan Davidson and Jacob LahanaNissim Natiby Joseph Trainer and Sagi YonatyVictoria Pelmanby Joseph Trainer and Sagi YonatyAbout this ExhibitCaroline Luce15876dd2f73462af784ac961ee54f3b5170890ce
Victoria Pelman, Oasis in Petah Tikva (2017)
12017-05-15T12:11:37-07:00Caroline Luce15876dd2f73462af784ac961ee54f3b5170890ce2251Oasis in Petah Tikva, 2017, watercolor on cold press paper, 18" x 24". Courtesy of Victoria Pelman. The painting depicts a small swamp next to a wooded area with a girl in the distance and faces on the eucalyptus trees as a representation of Petah Tikva near where she grew up in Israel.plain2017-05-15T12:11:37-07:00Caroline Luce15876dd2f73462af784ac961ee54f3b5170890ce
Growing up in Petah Tikva, there was a little oasis in the middle of an open deserted area. It was abandoned for the most part unless the IDF was doing drills there. In the summer of 2014, during the Operation Protective Edge (Tzuk Eitan) war, this location became a catalyst to Victoria’s decision to study the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. There were sirens multiple times a day and civilians had to stay in or near bomb shelters or in crowded areas within cities. The reason for this was that the Israeli advanced defenses system (known as the Iron Dome) would counterattack the missile midair. The oasis was in the outskirts of Victoria’s home town. On the day Israeli tanks were going to enter Gaza Strip, a childhood friend of Victoria took her to that deserted swamp area because they thought there would not be missiles that day. Just before the siren was heard, Victoria was mesmerized by the unique beauty of the place. In the next fifteen seconds, Victoria and her friend were running while watching the missile flying in their direction. They barely escaped with their lives.
