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…William Levitt Interpr ions Local and national artists interpret the miracle of Chanukah by creating menorahs for the special exhibit celebrating 100 years of Federation. BARBARA WYLAN SEFTON 12/4 1998 Special to The Jewish News The Menorah Show, an invitational art show of one-of-a-kind handmade menorahs, created by 30 talented local and national artists, is currently at the Somerset Collection South, Troy. Janis Wetsman, of the Wetsma...…
…William Levitt "The illusion is that of draped velvet, but in reali ty it's stone," says self trained sculptor William Levitt, of Rochester. The Eye of the Fold, Levitt's first menorah, is a conventional configuration made of Indiana limestone. "Essentially, I took a menora h that existed and draped it with a piece of velvet. That became the model," he explains. "It's the vel- vet drapery that reveals the menorah underneath. When you carve th...…
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…New Shapes For Chanukah LORI SELENO Special to The Jewish News T Chanukah inspires artist Tony Nelson to create a Star of David tile. ony Nelson displays Celtic crosses, shamrocks and the Star of David in his Grosse Pointe Woods home. Not only do his handcrafted tiles adorn his home, but they are available for purchase at local bou- tiques. At age 68 and with more than 30 years in the advertising business, he is supposedly retired, but hi...…
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