About the Exhibition

In this solo exhibition, artist and illustrator Sharon Kipnis Chait invites visitors on a personal and collective journey woven through the milestones of her life. At the heart of the exhibition stands her optimistic and loving gaze upon this place — a perspective shaped and refined through distance in time and space.

Her artistic vision is rooted in Moshav Yeshe, in the area surrounding Gaza. The childhood landscapes of the moshav — open fields, local light, and the simplicity of old Israel — all serve as the emotional foundation for her work. For Sharon, these are not merely fading memories, but a visual “mother tongue” of symbols and ornaments that accompany her wherever she goes.

Distance as discovery — a significant part of Sharon’s artistic identity took shape during her years abroad. Life in a distant land created a new perspective; through longing and distance, familiar Israeli symbols gained deeper meaning. It was precisely there that the personal connected to the collective as a source of comfort and identity. The works in this exhibition reflect that moment when memory becomes art, and the conscious choice to return and settle into the local landscape.

The colors of return — upon her return home, Sharon creates a visually vibrant world. She uses an optimistic color palette to illuminate the beauty that exists in everyday Israeli life. The symbols and ornaments in her works are anchors of belonging, connecting childhood in the moshav with the insights of the woman and artist who came home.

“My journey between the landscapes of Moshav Yeshe and life far from here taught me that home is a collection of moments and memories we carry with us. ‘To My Beloved Land’ is my way of celebrating the homecoming and the love for this place, through the colors and symbols that define who we are.”

Curated by Galit Zimbalist.