Jacob Benaroch @ artavita

Jacob Benaroch

Location: Canada

Jacob’s passion for painting started early. His
father was a masterful painter, and as a boy,
Jacob played with brushes and tubes of paint.
His canvas was any surface available–and mom
became his first critic!

Finding it difficult to please his father’s critical
eye, Jacob moved away from painting. Over the
years he became world renowned for his work
in the graphic arts. Success in Israel, Paris and
Canada led to three Benjamin Franklin awards
and many more awarded designs.

Now, after 40 years, Jacob’s artistic passion is
stronger than ever. Through his art, he has again
become the boy with the brushes and paint.
What you will realize through Jacob’s art is his
raw, rare talent. He paints with a feeling and
passion that leaps off the canvas and into the
hearts of those who are privileged to enjoy his
creative works of art.

Jacob invites you to witness his art, as he returns
to painting–his first love–and rediscovers himself.

Portfolio:

Woman’s Spirit

Since time immemorial woman was kept in the shadow of man and society. She was at the center of life, and yet far from the light.

The Woman’s Spirit collection is a celebration of the strength, beauty, sensuality and power that is, and always was, within the female spirit. Using bold colours and expressive brush strokes, I wanted to create a pictorial expression of a mythical woman that evokes and displays her power, explores whether she is oppressed by society or the corporate elite, celebrates her womanhood, and allows her to express her true self. This woman at the center of the composition is peering at the world with a look that is mysterious and enigmatic—one eye in the shadows hiding access to her soul. Life is too precious to remain unexamined. This exhibit is one more candle shining a light on the spirit of woman.

“Mémoire de femme (Memories of a woman) 30”x40” Acrylic on Canvas”

In the center of everything stands a strong and stoic woman, who is seemingly in control of her life, and yet lost in her palace—her inner sanctuary. This woman’s energies are depleted, represented by the weakened mystical horse.

“Dreams of Cordoba 48”x36” Acrylic on Canvas”

This painting is a little window into, and a reflection of, my rich and distant Spanish background. At the center of the action is the woman. She is woven into the intricate and colourful arches of the great mosque of Cordoba, Moorish mosaic and Islamic architecture, a reminder of the city’s rich historical past.

“La femme au nénuphar (the lotus woman) 36”x36” Acrylic on Canvas”

Water is the essence of life, from conception to death. Water and the essence of woman are one and the same. Life will be conceived in water. The woman will go to the well of life to draw water and sustain life. Her tears will mourn the end of life. The lotus flower is a symbol for awakening to the spiritual reality of life, it starts as a small flower down at the bottom of a pond in the mud and muck moving towards the light. Once it come to the surface of the water the lotus flower blossom and turn into a beautiful flower.

“Metamorphoses 50”x50” Acrylic on Canvas”

The mother—the butterfly always in constant renewal and evolution—gives life and protects the cocoon that will bring new life.

“Evocation 50”x50” Acrylic on Canvas”

This painting is an incantation and a spiritual interrogation. This woman looks for direction and guidance from the ancestors, who are manifested in the flames as the spirit of the wolf.

“Unveiled 36”x48” Acrylic on Canvas”

Throughout history persecution and oppression controlled women and cast them into the shadows. This woman says no to oppression of any form—from religion to the corporate glass ceiling. She is rediscovering and celebrating her beauty, femininity and power.

“Amazonian 36”x48” Acrylic on Canvas ”

Nothing can stand in the way of this woman. She is tall, strong, fearless and confident as she sits on her magical horse, representing her tamed inner dragon.

“Secret of a Geisha 48”x36” Acrylic on Canvas”

Comfortable in her lavish surroundings, this woman lacks nothing. Yet, sad and lonely, she pours out her heart to a mythical Asian bird, which is willing to listen and to comfort her.

“Carnival in Venice 60”x60” Acrylic on Canvas”

Nights of glamour and celebrations, mystery and intrigue rapped in shimmering gowns, laces and golden masks hiding the truth behind, revealing and yet concealing the true emotions, fear, and sadness.

“Eta 16”x20” Acrylic on Canvas”

“Hester 16”x20” Acrylic on Canvas”

“ Lyra 16”x20” Acrylic on Canvas”

“Self-expression 36”x48” Acrylic on Canvas”

Creativity and self-expression, an affirmation of her individuality, a strong connection to life and her surroundings. The ability in her through her pallet to create and recreate.

“Rebirth 36”x48” Acrylic on Canvas”

Birth and rebirth, the cycle of life is mirrored and forever connected between nature and motherhood, her roots are buried deep in the soil of life, and her head is in the future promises.