Luminous Kosel Yearnings Original

The bottom of the canvas reflects the ancient architecture of Jerusalem — its clustered homes, rounded rooftops, and timeless stone structures. I painted them in soft greys, whites, and warm neutral tones, allowing touches of 24k gold leaf and genuine diamonds to shimmer like sparks of holiness rising from the city itself. The addition of mica pearl flakes creates a gentle luminosity, a glow that moves subtly with the light. Above the Kosel, the Bais Hamikdash appears not as a fully rendered building but as a vision — an impression that emerges softly from the misted background. It feels both remembered and anticipated, hovering in the space between memory and hope. I wanted it to appear almost dreamlike, the way yearning can take shape in the heart even when it’s beyond our sight. This painting is about that sacred in-between — where longing becomes connection and memory becomes prayer. As I painted, each brushstroke felt like a whispered tefillah, rising upward with quiet intention. My hope is that Luminous Kosel Yearnings brings a sense of calm and spiritual depth to the space it enters — a reminder of where we come from, what we hold close, and what our hearts continue to reach toward.