Ezer Kenegdo, Oil Painting of an Apple Painting

The apple has so much inherent symbolism. It isn't just a fruit. Its presence is bold, yet it seems to suggest that delicate balance of strength and tenderness, independence and unity.  I hope it will cause a sense of pause both for the sheer beauty of this juicy fruit and also for the bittter sweet paradox of life. While the painting is of an apple, the title "Ezer Kenegdo" (Hebrew for "a 'helper' comparable to him") alludes to the idea of a partner who complements and stands equal. The choice of an apple, a symbol of knowledge and choice, invites you to contemplate the complexities of human relationships and the gender dynamics that have shaped our cultures.