Yael Avi-Yonah was born in Jerusalem, a graduate of
Bezalel Academy of Art. Her father was the distinguished
archaeologist and historian, Michael Avi-Yonah, who provided her
with the rich background in
art, archeology and bible, which emanates from her works. Thousands of
her
prints and serigraphs on Jerusalem landscapes
and biblical subjects have been sold throughout the world. Her series
of oil portraits of 15 great contemporary Israeli authors was exhibited
at the Jerusalem International Book Fair in 1984 and abroad. In 1987
she
completed a series of paintings on the 12 Tribes for the Yad
L'Mordechai
synagogue in Jerusalem. Since 1988 she has been working on a series of
works
in oil and mixed media on canvas and wood in a new and original style of anaglyfic art. Her themes are inspired by
Jewish mysticism and the Kabbalah and include the Angels
of the Divine Chariot , the Four Supernal
Worlds , the New City and Hologramic Energies. Her works were on display
in the Jewish
Museum in London, as well as galleries in Israel and abroad. She lives
in Jerusalem with her husband, the artist, Dov
Lederberg.
