most enthusiastic we have ever had.... It touched all our lives for the better."
- Museum Director
David's lectures and slide presentations have won praise from national and international organizations, synagogues and schools around the country. Additionally, his slide program won an educational award from Hadassah (the largest Women's Zionist Organization in the world). David has been a featured speaker and exhibitor at numerous regional conferences, community functions and special events. He has also been a guest lecturer for college university courses.
by Molloy. For their section on Judaism, they wanted one living Jewish artist represented
along with Chagall, and chose David's art.
Hall mark Cards recently released a third design of David's art in their "Tree of Life" Notecard line.
St. Martin's Press - David's art was chosen for the covers of two of Mitchell Chefitz's books, Seventh Telling and The Thirty Third Hour. Mitchell Chefitz employs his novels to share important aspects of Judaism through fictional stories. Seventh Telling made the LA Times "Best Sellers" list.
Polsky's Stained Glass Windows (Kansas City) - David created six stained glass windows for a private home in Kansas City. Entitled "On the Shores of Freedom," these stunning windows portray the climax of the Exodus story when Miriam leads the people in singing and dancing on the shores of the Red Sea. The Jewish Chronicle featured a color picture of the windows on the cover of its newspapers and Hallmark Cards chose this design for a Passover Card premiering in 2005.
Jonah Glass Mosaic - This glass mosaic relates the story of Jonah. This is the first time David has utilized his multi-dimensional symbolism in a glass mosaic. It includes many unique art techniques, as well as specialty glass and hand painting incorporated into its design. We are very excited about this piece, and critics feel it is an awesome work of art.
Rosenblum Sanctuary Stained Glass Windows (New Jersey) - One of David's commissions was to produce a set of large stained glass windows for a synagogue in New Jersey. This is a very special project for the David's because together, the windows reflect the hopes and blessings of parents for their children, and the importance of family, friends and community to our children's well being.
"Jerusalem, City of Peace" Original Serigraph - This original hand pulled serigraph is the largest David has currently made of these extremely high quality art prints. This project took well over a year and a half to complete, but upon viewing it, most people believe that it was well worth it. We believe it to be among the most beautiful and highest quality prints David has yet made.
"The Jewish Soul Haggadah… Where Heaven and Earth Touch" - Currently in the works, this Haggadah includes David's art, stories, prayers and drashim. This extraordinary project will be the most inclusive compilation of David's work to date, including a considerable amount of his art, as well as David's own special sharings pertaining to his work.
"HeartSong Celebration" Collector's Plates - The David's have completed an edition of limited edition porcelain plates to add to their art line. Based on David's "HeartSong Celebration" glass mosaic, these are museum quality, art collector plates.
"Heavenly Blessings" Stained Glass Window - Entitled "Heavenly Blessings," David designed this stained glass window similar to his "Love, Life and Peace" picture.
BabagaNewz - A Jewish magazine designed to help educate students and assist teachers. BabagaNewz chose David's "New Beginnings" composition as the magazine's first pullout/pinup picture as a way to provide students with an opportunity to have a piece of Jewish art to hang in their homes.
Jewish World (Long Island), Jewish Sentinel (Manhattan), and Jewish Tribune (Rockland) - These three New York Jewish newspapers once again displayed David's art on the covers of their Passover Edition newspapers. Additionally, a full-page article, with color pictures of three more of David's art pieces, was included inside the newspapers. The title of the article was "The Art of Reconnecting." A subtitle under a picture of the artist reads: "Bruce David captures the joy of Judaism."
Cleveland Jewish News - A large full color picture of David's original serigraph, "Torah Legacy," was featured on the cover of the Shavuot edition of the newspaper.
Jewish Post and Opinion - This newspaper has featured David's art on the covers of many of their newspapers, including their High Holiday editions, and directories listing all Jewish related organizations, synagogues and schools.
AMIT (formerly Mizrachi) Women - In the second largest Jewish women's organization in the world's magazine, David was featured in an issue of their international periodical.
Hand Etched/Sand Carved Seder Plate - Based on David's Storytelling Seder Plate designed, each of these plates has to be hand etched and carefully sandblasted to include all the minute details in the glass.
As most of you know, David has been a frequent exhibitor and/or speaker at most of the largest international and national Jewish Conferences, as well as many community functions, exhibits and festivals around the country. Additionally, David has won an educational award from Hadassah Women for his slide show presentation, and has had his work included among 20th century artists in a fine art appreciation course at one of the top colleges in the country. Many schools have also used David's art with great success in teaching their students about the special values of our heritage. Moreover, David has also had numerous museum and gallery showings, and his art has won the praise of museum and school of fine arts directors, Distinguished Lecturers in Fine arts, as well as art professors and critics around the country. Besides his high quality hand pulled serigraphs, lithographs, stained glass windows and glass mosaics, David has also produced metal sculptures and bronze relief. David's stained glass, glass mosaics, metal sculptures and other art may be found in synagogues, schools, Jewish Community Centers and Federations, and in the offices of national organizations.
The art of Bruce David has been exhibited at all the major Jewish organizations' national and international conventions and conferences numerous times, including Hadassah, UAHC, CAJE, Council of Jewish Federations and UJA's General Assemblies, B'nai B'rith, and for many other Jewish organizations. David's art has been featured at various community events around the country (see exhibition list on back), and at the world's largest book fair in Frankfurt, Germany. David has also displayed his work at many museum and fine arts gallery exhibitions.
Bruce David's art has won the praise of museum and school of fine arts directors, Distinguished Lecturers in Fine Arts, art critics and reviewers. Both the National President and National Jewish Education Director of Hadassah have endorsed his work. Additionally, David and his art have been included among 20th Century artists in the Indiana University Hope School of Fine Arts' art appreciation course. (See Critiques handout.)
David is continuously one of the best selling visual artists at international, national and regional conferences, as well as at community festivals, synagogue fairs, etc. Occasionally, his art has sold more by itself than all other artists represented at these events. Since the sponsors of these functions receive a percentage, the sales of David's art help provide great financial benefits to their organizations.
At Hillel, we have the experience of working with college students when they are at an influential stage in their lives. We know how important it is to provide them with a better understanding of all the wonderful things that Judaism has to offer when they are still open to learning. You have heard the saying, "out of sight, out of mind." This is one of the underlying reasons Jews are instructed to put mezuzahs on the doorposts of their homes, to remind us of God's presence in our lives. This also is the essential principal behind H.O.P.E.'s first Jewish educational and outreach effort, the "Visual Mezuzah" Project.
Many of you are probably already familiar with the work of the Jewish artist/educator, Bruce David. Perhaps what many of you do not know is that the motivation for all of David's efforts is to bring an increased awareness, understanding and appreciation of Judaism to others. His goal, which he has dedicated himself to for over twenty years, is the life purpose of all caring Jews, to be a "light of the nations."
We at Hillel feel David's extremely unique art can be a very important step in the lives of our youth. The art is contemporary and something that they relate too very well. Additionally, David's art captures the beauty of our heritage in a way that makes it spiritually fulfilling.This is so important in keeping our next generation from seeking self-realization in other religions.
Moreover, the art is something students can take with them to their new homes or apartments. Here it can serve as a "Visual Mezuzah," a beautiful reminder of God's presence in their lives. We have always felt that Judaica is what makes a house a home, and feel that, hopefully, this will be the case for them, as well.
Having discussed our goals with David, and worked out a suitable and very generous arrangement, we are now very excited about the prospect of putting our plan into action. For so long people have been saying we need a new and exciting way of relating to our young people if we are going to be able to have any success in reaching them. Here at Hillel, we strongly believe we have found it. David's art is exciting, entertaining, enjoyable and… educational. It has been proven successful time and again in reaching young people who had never previously shown an interest in anything Jewish.
Please join us by making out your tax-deductible donation to Hillel today, and designating it for the "H.O.P.E. Project." Together we can make a difference! Thank You!
Please join us by making out your tax-deductible donation to Hillel today, and designating it for the "H.O.P.E. Project." Together we can make a difference! Thank You!
Please contact the David Gallery or Indiana University Hillel and join us by making out your tax-deductible donation today, and designating it for the "H.O.P.E. Project." Together we can make a difference! Thank You!
UNLIKE ANY ART YOU'VE SEEN BEFORE; AMAZE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
"It is rare to find works of art that are, or seem to be, without precedent.
The art of Bruce David is such a rarity." - "Distinguished Lecturer in Fine Arts"
"Once the viewers are guided through the magnificent array of colors and forms,
they will find never-ending delight in the study of these most original drawings."
- Art Appreciation Professor
EXPERIENCE JUDAISM'S MOST EXCITING NEW ART
"Your work is among the most inspiring and interesting that I have seen in years." - President, Prestige Art Gallery, Chicago
"I was most inspired by your brilliant works of art. This wonderful art has
captured the essence of Judaism and humanity." - Art Reviewer
SEE IT, THEN SEE IT AGAIN & AGAIN & AGAIN...
"'Magic Eye' has nothing on this.... Taking a spiritual journey through the depths and dimensions of a Bruce David painting is dancing with destiny, with history and
ancestry - all at once, an all-in-one profoundly joyous outburst."
- Reviewer of a Fine Art Gallery Exhibit
NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED BY MUSEUM AND GALLERY DIRECTORS
"The exhibit was very well received - in fact, the response was one of the most
enthusiastic we have ever had.... it touched all our lives for the better."
- Museum Director
"Your art is museum and gallery quality art.... It is as absorbingly powerful as
it is lyrical and resonant." - Museum Director
"I found your drawings extremely rich, both visually and intellectually.... The
entire exhibition clearly reflected upon your intellectual and artistic maturity...
Let me reiterate my congratulations for a superb exhibition."
- School of Fine Arts Director
A "DISTINGUISHED LECTURER IN FINE ARTS," PROFESSOR MAZELLE VAN BUSKIRK, DISCOVERED THE ART OF BRUCE DAVID IN 1982. HAVING TAUGHT ART
APPRECIATION AT THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS FOR OVER A QUARTER OF A CENTURY, PROFESSOR VAN BUSKIRK WAS SO IMPRESSED WITH THIS SELF-TAUGHT ARTIST'S TALENTS THAT SHE COMPARED DAVID'S ART WITH THAT OF MARC CHAGALL'S AT A MAJOR CONFERENCE
OUTSIDE CHICAGO. THIS "DISTINGUISHED LECTURER IN FINE ARTS" WRITES, "IT IS RARE TO FIND WORKS OF ART THAT ARE, OR SEEM TO BE, WITHOUT PRECEDENT. THE ART OF BRUCE DAVID IS SUCH A RARITY." SHE GOES ON TO STATE, "ONCE THE VIEWER IS GUIDED THROUGH THE
MAGNIFICENT ARRAY OF COLORS AND FORMS, HE WILL FIND NEVER-ENDING DELIGHT IN THE STUDY OF THESE MOST ORIGINAL DRAWINGS."
ADDITIONALLY, DAVID'S WORK HAS WON THE PRAISE OF NUMEROUS MUSEUM AND SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS DIRECTORS, GALLERY OWNERS, ART
PROFESSORS AND CRITICS, AS WELL AS JEWISH EDUCATORS.
DAVID, WHO VIEWS THE ART AS A GIFT, FEELS THE BEST WAY TO USE THIS GIFT IS TO SHARE THE GOOD, IMPORTANT AND BEAUTIFUL ASPECTS OF OUR JEWISH HERITAGE. AND ALTHOUGH HE IS GLAD HIS WORK HAS FOUND
VALUE FOR ITS ARTISTIC MERIT, HE PERSONALLY VIEWS IT VERY STRONGLY AS A CONTEMPORARY EDUCATIONAL TOOL, DESIGNED TO PROMOTE JEWISH UNDERSTANDING AND AWARENESS.
DAVID, WHO STARTED HIS ART CAREER IN THE EARLY 80'S, TRAVELS THE COUNTRY WITH HIS ART
AND HAS BEEN THE MAIN SPEAKER AND/OR EXHIBITOR AT MAJOR INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL AND REGIONAL FUNCTIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY. HIS ART HAS BEEN CHOSEN FOR THE COVER OF SEVERAL MAGAZINES AND FEATURED IN NUMEROUS NEWSPAPER ARTICLES. DAVID'S WORK HAS EVEN
WON AN EDUCATIONAL AWARD FROM THE LARGEST JEWISH ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD.
BRUCE DAVID WAS BORN AND RAISED IN LOUISVILLE, KY. HE ATTENDED AND GRADUATED FROM THE LOUISVILLE JEWISH DAY SCHOOL, ATHERTON HIGH SCHOOL AND THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE.
HIS PARENTS ARE DR. ARTIE DAVID, z"l, AND ESTHER DAVID. THE ARTIST
CURRENTLY LIVES OUTSIDE BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA NEAR LAKE MONROE IN HOOSIER NATIONAL FOREST WITH HIS WIFE, DIANE, AND SON, JOSHUA.
IN ADDITION TO THE LITHOGRAPHS, ORIGINAL
SERIGRAPHS, METAL ART SCULPTURE AND STAINED GLASS WINDOWS HE HAS CREATED, DAVID HAS ALSO DESIGNED AND OVERSEEN FABRICATION OF A GLASS MOSAIC COMMISSIONED BY A SYNAGOGUE. IN ADDITION TO NEW COMPOSITIONS, HE IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON A NUMBER OF LARGE
MULTIMEDIA ART PIECES COMMISSIONED BY BOTH SYNAGOGUES AND INDIVIDUALS.
AN ART CRITIC AND REVIEWER OF A RECENT GALLERY EXHIBIT WROTE OF DAVID'S WORK, "TAKING A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE DEPTHS AND DIMENSIONS OF A BRUCE DAVID PAINTING IS DANCING
WITH DESTINY, WITH HISTORY, AND ANCESTRY - ALL AT ONCE, AN ALL-IN-ONE PROFOUNDLY JOYOUS OUTBURST. DO A GOOD DEED FOR YOUR SOUL, AND STAND A WHILE IN FRONT OF A PAINTING OR TWO OF BRUCE DAVID'S."
