Michael Gore's
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Price Range: $650 - $15,000
Bio
Born in Chicago, 1954, my formal art education includes the University of Illinois, Champaign, Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, PA, and Tyler's school in Rome, Italy.
While living in Italy in the mid 1970s, I began to collaborate with master artisans of the Venetian tradition. Renowned Venetian fabric designer, Pupa Riolfo, has mentored me over the last 30 years in fabric design.
I continue to work with the master glass blowers and artisans of Anfora Furnace of Murano. Working in both traditional and contemporary Venetian techniques, I collaborate with these exceptional artisans.
Returning to Venice, Italy, many times each year, I create unique Judaica including mezuzot, yads, kiddush cups, dreidles and shofars, as well as mainstream items such as bowls and sculptures. In the United States I concentrate on fused glass techniques which I execute locally and these may include tile pieces, tableware, windows, jewelry, etc., and both design and create interior settings for homes and places of worship.
Contact the artist here:
Email: mpgore@aol.com
Phone: 708.209.9988
Website: www.judaicdesigns.com
Style
Ceremonial Judaica in Venetian glass and hand-painted fabric. Synagogue and sanctuary designs in wood and ceramic.
Unique glass art for donor recognition and memorial use. Full sanctuary design, from Torah covers and cloth hangings to interiors.
Artist Statement
My artistic energies are focused on Judaic art and design, devoted to the creation of elegant objects of Jewish ritual and symbolism for both home and synagogues.
Exhibitions
BOCA RATON, FL , Renaissance Hotel 2000 NW 19th St. Boca Raton FL 33431 561-368-5252
Saturday,March 5th, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday, March 6th, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
C A J E Conference, Hofstra University, Hempstead New York
August 15 - 19 2004
To Life , Jewish Street Festival in Palo Alto, California , Sunday,
October 24, 2003
U A H C Biennial, George R. Brown Convention Center Hall F # 312
November 14 - 20, 2005
Private and Public Exhibition in Miami and Aventura, Florida,
1st week in December
Private Collections
Collaboration between myself and a client/collector to custom design an art piece or set of works, can often be a great experience for us both and has resulted in some of my most satisfying work.
My commissions have included Mezuzot, Yadayim (Torah pointers), Dreidels, Sculptural Shofars, Seder plates, Challah plates, Sushi plates, Kiddush Cups, Elijah Cups, Miriam Cups, Tzedakah Boxes, Tile Pieces, Wall Pieces, Ner Tamids, Bima Furniture, and many other items.
In each case, I work with the client or committee to identify the look, feel, and function desired, taking into consideration elements such as purpose, color, uniqueness, preferences, budgetary concerns, etc.
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