Peace in Israel

​Painted 1969
​​18" x 14"
​​Oil on canvas

​​This rare Sydna painting is in the cubism style.  It almost looks like a stained glass piece. And, we chose the name from the inspiration of the piece's elements - a palm tree, dove, bowl of fruit, palm leaves, an Oud [1], and a wine container. The background is reminiscent of desert sands and an oasis or coastal waters.

[1] An Oud is a ​pear-shaped instrument commonly used Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish, Byzantine, and Middle Eastern music. [Wikipedia]

And, you can buy your own canvas reproduction in our shop.​

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Seth Thomas.

Rough Seas

ART BY ELLEN

​Ellen is my aunt, and Synda's daughter.  In the 1960s, Sydna convinced Aunt Ellen to explore her artistic side.  The result was a few pieces of work.  Aunt Ellen never thought her work was good. And, her work hasn't been seen since it's creation over 40 years ago.

And, you can buy a canvas reproduction in our shop.​

Painted c. 1963-1969
​​20" x 16"
​​Oil on canvas

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Seth Thomas.

Abstract Expressionism No.1

​Painted in 1967
​​16" x 12"
​​Oil on plywood

​​This is one of my favorites and a rare look for Sydna. In her entire collection, there are only two abstract expressionistic pieces - both amazing.  I'm very surprised she didn't explore this more. I think she would have found great success with this style.

  • Available in a 3-panel version - great for increasing the visual impact on a large wall.

You can also buy a copy of this in our shop.​ And, you can get a cool coffee mug too.

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Seth Thomas.

Menorah

​Painted c. 1958-1976
​​​3" x 3"
​​​Oil on canvas

This simple, warm design is one of Sydna's smallest pieces.  It is signed, yet undated.​

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Seth Thomas.

Mourning

​This undated and unsigned Sydna is one of her darker pieces.  The blackened room appears only to be lit by candlelight. At first, the subject could be observed as praying. But, the covered head, and face in hands, moves the observer to conclude the subject is having a deeper emotional reaction - mourning for a loved one.

​And, you can buy a canvas reproduction in our shop.

​​Painted c. 1958-1975
​​9" x 12"
​​Oil on canvas

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Seth Thomas.