Israel: Land of Revelations
Oil Paintings by Lapid Matsuo
WHEN: January 2-28, Family Art Reception: Sunday, January 6, 1-3 PM
WHERE: Waltuch Gallery of the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 East Clinton Avenue, Tenafly, NJ
ADMISSION: free and open to the community
Japanese artist Lapid Matsuo visited Israel in 1971 to learn more about the birthplace of the Torah. He fell in love with the land and the Israeli people. Ever since, he has been painting the landscape and the architecture of Israel. In the past 41 years, Matsuo has returned to Israel over 40 times to seek inspiration from the land. Currently residing by the famous Japanese landmark Mt. Fuji, he continues to paint memorable scenery of Israel, as well as Mt. Fuji.
Born in 1941 in Fukuoka, Japan, Matsuo exhibited his work in Jerusalem, Paris and in most major cities in Japan and won numerous awards. This is his first exhibit in US, which will be hosted by his daughter, Maya Suzuki and extended family.
Gallery hours are Monday –Thursday, 9 AM – 10 PM; Friday and Sunday, 9 AM – 4 PM; closed Saturday and Jewish holidays.
For more information contact Ophrah Listokin, Waltuch Gallery Director, at 201.408.1408 or visit the JCC website at www.jccotp.org.
