This painting is a meditation on light as presence — enduring, steady, and alive.

The menorah rises at the center of the canvas, rendered in layered texture and softened abstraction. It is not bound to a specific moment in time, but exists as an eternal symbol — a conduit between heaven and earth. Its glow feels suspended, illuminating rather than defining the space around it.

At the base of the painting, Jerusalem emerges — a quiet gathering of homes, grounded and humble. They anchor the composition, reminding us that holiness is not distant or removed, but meant to dwell among people, within daily life.

Olive branches frame the city on either side. They symbolize peace, continuity, and rootedness — growth that is patient and enduring. Their presence echoes Jerusalem itself: ancient, resilient, and alive with meaning.

I incorporated 24k gold leaf, mica flakes, and genuine diamonds throughout the surface to create a living luminosity. These materials catch and release light as the environment shifts, allowing the painting to glow rather than shine. This radiance is intentional — meant to feel sacred, not decorative.

This work reflects a light that does not flicker or fade. It is a reminder of spiritual endurance — that even in abstraction, even in uncertainty, holiness continues to dwell over Jerusalem.