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Cindy Michael has been involved in creative pursuits for as long as she can remember. From a young age, she dabbled in many media, from pen and ink to watercolor to sewing her own clothing. She earned her BFA in Sculpture from Queens College, culminating in an exhibit of her last body of work. She studied calligraphy, manuscript illumination and stone carving at the New School for Social Research, and Hebrew calligraphy at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. She participated in a summer session at the Vermont Studio School and that, she says, was the turning point in her artistic life.
During the creative process, the artwork takes on a life of its own and informs the artist of how to proceed. Cindy embraces this phenomenon and happily veers from the original vision to achieve the final piece. In this manner the artist also evolves as the unexpected is discovered and new paths reveal themselves. For the artist, it has been a journey in which each new project carries her to the next like a raft in a current.
Cindy has worked with special needs populations, designing and implementing interactive art/studio programs in museum and school settings. Over the years, Cindy Michaels style has gone from representational to abstract and back to the narrative. She is drawn to subject matter that captures a moment, is a story waiting to be told. Much of Cindys work is a reflection of her traditional Jewish background with frequent references to cross-cultural religious themes and spirituality. Even when the work does not start off that way, that seems to be where it ends up. Clearly, an artists creation is a window into their heart and soul.
Devotion 2 Ketubah by Cindy Michael
Proceeds Benefit the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia.Size: 16" x 20" Papercut. Two Layers.This design is full o...
Over the Rainbow Ketubah by Cindy Michael
This graceful rainbow swirl will always emanate the light of love into your surroundings.This graceful rainbow swirl will always emanate the light ...
Shining Star Ketubah by Cindy Michael
The Star of David on a rich blue sky gives this ketubah its name and is the backdrop for white doves joined in their flight.The Star of David on a ...
Ribbons Ketubah by Cindy Michael
"Ribbons'" design is based on the title page of an old Jewish instructional book. The inked border has the appearance of an etching."Ribbons'" desi...
Harmony Ketubah by Cindy Michael
Flowers, pinwheel patterns, and swirling ribbons dance around the asymetrical border of Harmony.Flowers, pinwheel patterns, and swirling ribbons da...
Florentine Ketubah by Cindy Michael
This ketubah is inspired by the Italian Florentine style of illumination. It includes the verse, "I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine."This ke...
Dance of Life Ketubah by Cindy Michael
Dance of Life ketubah has eighteen tiles around the perimeter forming an arch that contains treasured images of the Jewish heritage.Dance of Life k...
Coral Vines Ketubah by Cindy Michael
Coral Vines ketubah has a striking and elegant design which silhouettes a coral motif intertwined with sea grasses and berries.Coral Vines Ketubah ...
Color My World Ketubah by Cindy Michael
Color My World Ketubah is a whimsical representation of the three realms of sky, earth, and sea and has kaleidoscope appeal.Color My World Ketubah ...