Book Object, Scorched Landscape, One-of-a-Kind Artwork

The scorched landscape after a fire leaves behind the remnants of the familiar while totally destroying them. This happened to Ein Hod, the artist colony outside of Haifa that Nechama Levendel has lived in for decades. This piece exemplifies the destruction after the fire, using a belt buckle and pieces of wood to recreate the now-scorched landscape. But beauty, such as this piece of art, can emerge from such destruction, no matter where it occurs. Just as wildflowers can emerge after a fire, destruction can lead to art as we humans grapple with our loss and start anew. This art piece serves as a reminder of the beauty that can come from destruction.Nechama Levendel’s work features a unique combination of artforms. She repurposes books using an ancient technique of encaustic wax painting. While this technique is traditionally used on wooden boards, Levendel’s unique works incorporate old discarded books and the drippings of candle wax. She has lived in Ein Hod Artists’ Village since 19