Luminous Butterflies of Jerusalem Original

The neutral tones and gentle touches of color reflect the calm, timeless beauty of the city, while the textured rooftops shimmer with 24k gold leaf, carrying hints of holiness the way only Jerusalem can. As I worked, I kept returning to the idea that Jerusalem is a place where the physical and spiritual blur into one another. The diamonds, the gold leaf, the mother-of-pearl — each precious material is chosen to echo that meeting point, where something tangible becomes something transcendent. The three-dimensional butterflies are at the heart of this piece. I created each one intentionally, letting them hover above the canvas like gentle messengers. For me, butterflies symbolize transformation, resilience, and hope — the soul’s quiet ascent toward something higher. In Jerusalem, I always felt that kind of rising — the sense that every stone holds a prayer, every alleyway a story, every moment an invitation to look deeper. This painting is meant to feel like standing on a hillside at dusk, watching the city exhale light. It’s a moment of stillness, a breath, a reminder that beauty can soften the world and steady the spirit. I hope it brings a sense of warmth and quiet elevation into the space where it lives.