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Israeli sculpture and art works.
Elena Kogan is one of12 guides
who lead tours and explain the
highlights of the museum collec-
tion.
"It gives me a good chance to
practice my language skills," says
the 22-year-old guide. A native of
St. Petersburg, she speaks Eng-
lish, Hebrew, French and, of
course, Russian. Besides serving
as a museum guide, the ambitious
emigre is also earning a master's
degree in French literature from
Tel Aviv University.

Meeting the young
Russians adds a
dimension to the
travel experience.

As she leads a tour for visitors
from the U.S., Elena is energetic
and articulate as she talks about
each work of art and about the ca-
reer of liana Goor.
"It's very interesting work," she
says, relaxing on the outdoor ter-
race after her tour. "And it's a
great pleasure to work in an art
environment."
For Henry Safir, working in Is-
rael is also a great pleasure. He
works as chief assistant to Israel's
most prominent sculptor, Frank
Meisler. It's his job to make new
models for all the sculpted works
that Mr. Meisler creates.
Born and raised in Soshi, a
town near the Black Sea, Henry
Safir, now 32, was the first Russ-
ian to be hired by the Frank
Meisler studio in Old Jaffa. There
are now six others, with Henry
holding the highest position.
"This is a very special art, and
every day I learn something new,"
says the modelist, sitting at a large
table where he works carefully
and painstakingly with an intri-
cate model.
He's only one flight of stairs
away from Frank Meisler's own
workroom, and the two work
closely together.
Mr. Safir gained this position
because of his artistic skills and
also his gutsy determination.
When he first emigrated, he knew
no Hebrew at all. But he was al-
ready an experienced artist who
had done painting and sculpture
in Russia and had studied art at
the University of Moscow.
Soon after he settled in Tel
Aviv, he eagerly explored Old Jaf-
fa, where many artists have their
studios. Taking a walk, he passed
Frank Meisler's gallery and went
inside to admire the beautifully
sculpted works in precious met-
als.
"Right away I knew this was
the place I wanted to work," he re-
laths. And not long after that vis-
it, he gamely decided to apply for
a job, even though he could hard-
ly communicate his purpose ver-
bally. "I couldn't speak much

Hebrew, so I tried to use sign lan-
guage to explain that I wanted to
work here," he says.
But he also showed the art
samples he'd brought with him,
including both paintings and
sculpture. And on that basis, he
was offered a job the same day.
He began by working in the
foundry where the metal is cast.
"I had to learn everything," he ex-
plains. Gradually, he worked his
way up. All the while, Frank
Meisler, who saw his talent, gave
him encouragement and mentor-
`•
By the time Mr. Meisler asked
him to do a miniature, he did it
so well that Mr. Meisler decided
to promote him. Gradually, the
sculptor gave his young protege
more and more responsibility. By
now the two have a very close
working relationship.
"He's given me a lot of atten-
tion and respect," says Henry.
"Even though he's the artist and
the boss, he treats me like an
equal. He is a very special per-
son."
Life has changed dramatically
for the emigre from Soshi who ar-
rived in Israel all alone six years
ago. He is now married to an Is-
raeli woman, and they have a son,
age 3, and a daughter who is 2
years old.
As for his work, it is, for him,
a dream come true. "Even if I
weren't getting paid, I would love
what rm doing," says Henry Safir.
"It's the job of my dreams."

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