Biography

Chava was born in 1930 in Prague, Czech Republic. She passed away in September 1992 at the age of 92. Chava lived in Omer, near Be'er Sheva, Israel.

Chava studied painting in both Prague and Paris, later expanding her expertise in printmaking and papermaking in Israel. She was a member of the Israel Painters & Sculptors Association.

Throughout her career, Chava was a versatile artist, focusing on painting and printmaking. In the later stages of her life, she became known for her unique works made from handmade paper, created using rags, recycled paper, and local plants—especially Thymelaea hirsuta.

Chava taught and worked at the Visual Arts College of Be'er Sheva, specifically at the Bob Leslie Paper Mill, where she shared her knowledge and passion for papermaking.

Her art was exhibited widely in Israel, Europe, and the USA. She was also a participant in the first International Biennial of Paper Art in Düren, Germany. Chava's works were acquired by notable institutions such as the Israel Museum in Jerusalem and the Museum of Paper Art in Düren, as well as by various galleries and collectors worldwide.

In recognition of her contributions to the arts, Chava was awarded the prestigious Sussmann Art Foundation Prize in 1992.

For more information, please refer to Wikipedia and Yad Vashem.

Chava is working in her studio in Omer, Israel, where she meticulously crafted her art. She dedicated countless hours to creating her unique handmade paper and transforming it into expressive works of art. Her studio was a haven of creativity, reflecting her deep connection to the landscape and environment around her.

Teaching her granddaughter the craft of papermaking