Rust Ground

Secrets and Revelations in the Art of Israel Broitman: Reflections on Key on Rust Ground.

Israel Broitman is known for his unique approach to painting. His works become not just images, but real visual philosophical treatises, inviting the viewer on a journey through a world of symbols and emotions. They leave behind a feeling of discovery and inner transformation.

For me personally, Israel Broitman's works have become a magical space for meditation, after which a deeper perception of the world and calmness come. At times when world events imprison the soul in fear and anxiety, his paintings can be a special kind of medicine, freeing it from these shackles.

In today's world, engulfed in the flames of passions, it is important to sometimes return to a space of calm, where one can stop even in the midst of the storm. The unforgettable images in Israel Broitman's paintings help me to do this.

Israel Broitman, like a magical wizard, creates a special atmosphere using unique compositional and color solutions. His works capture the attention and contribute to the perception of amazing and one-of-a-kind images.

I suggest we stop and look closely at the image in the painting "Key on Rust Ground".

The painting depicts a key, an ancient symbol of access to something important and cherished. The key represents not only the possibility of opening, but also the mystery, the riddle hidden behind the closed door.

What's that closed door? Where is it?

The background provides an additional clue to unraveling the mysteries in Israel Broitman's paintings. The objects in his paintings never live separately, they are always in a relationship with the background. The red background, made with gradients, evokes a sense of dynamics and tension; it is a symbol of energy, passion and life. However, surprisingly, the painting does not evoke a sense of turbulent dynamics, but rather creates a calm, joyful mood, as if you were on the threshold of a clear revelation, the unraveling of a mystery.

Looking into the picture, I have an association that the key is as if smelted out of the background, as if it is life itself, its turbulent currents and trials create the very purifying flame that smelts the keys to discovering the secrets of existence, to comprehending the meaning of existence.

As I conclude my reflections, I would like to share the thoughts of Menachem-Mendl Schneerson:

"In Hebrew, 'peace' is 'olam' and 'concealment' is 'elem'. These words are related. The world exists only because its true nature is hidden. Claiming to be your obstacle, he is actually on your side. He knows that the deepest treasures can only be discovered with the help of your soul, and provokes these forces by challenging you to battle."

"In moments of despair, one should not take the world and its darkness too seriously - they are not as real as they try to appear. They are only a creation and can be created again out of absolutely nothing at any moment. The only real thing that exists in them is what they were created for: to purify you."

Article prepared by Broide Marina https://arthive.com/ru/marinabroyde.