Ben Avraham

Jerusalem of Gold is a luminous and poetic work by Jerusalem artist Edward Ben Avram, celebrated for his vibrant depictions of the city he has called home for decades. In this lithograph, Ben Avram captures the essence of Jerusalem with glowing domes, sweeping light, festive figures, and the warm radiance of the sun—an atmosphere both spiritual and joyful.

Ben Avram’s art is instantly recognizable: lively strokes, bright harmonies of color, and a delicate balance of suggestion and detail. His figures are not exoticized characters but natural inhabitants of their environment, portrayed with warmth and humanity. The cityscape is presented not as a strict topographical record, but as a lyrical impression—an invitation to feel Jerusalem rather than simply see it.

The artist’s Indian roots emerge subtly in his use of ornamental rhythm and vivid color, while the light of Israel—clear, warm, and unmistakable—floods the work with life. His compositions often blend imagination with reality, leaving room for the viewer’s own interpretation while preserving the unmistakable spirit of Jerusalem.

This lithograph is a beautiful example of Ben Avram’s ability to capture the poetry of place, filled with movement, celebration, and deep affection for the eternal city.

Shofar Over Jerusalem is a lyrical and spiritually charged lithograph by Jerusalem artist Edward Ben Avram, known for his radiant colors, expressive figures, and dreamlike depictions of the Holy City.

In this vibrant composition, Jerusalem rises in a mosaic of domes, rooftops, and glowing colors. At the lower left, a figure stands before the Western Wall, blowing the shofar—its call expanding outward in swirling waves of light and motion. From the right side of the artwork, ethereal figures draped in soft pinks and blues seem to pour blessings and spiritual energy toward the city, uniting heaven and earth in a single flowing gesture.

Ben Avram’s signature palette—warm yellows, glowing reds, gentle blues, and luminous greens—creates a sense of movement, holiness, and celebration. The forms shift gracefully between realism and symbolism, leaving room for the viewer’s imagination while preserving the unmistakable essence of Jerusalem.

The lithograph captures a moment of renewal and spiritual elevation. The shofar, an ancient symbol of awakening and hope, becomes the heart of the scene, echoing across a Jerusalem portrayed with reverence, joy, and poetic color.

This work stands as a powerful and uplifting example of Ben Avram’s artistry: expressive, emotional, and steeped in the beauty and spirit of Israel.