One Picture = One Thousand Words: Gedalyahu Hortig

Drawing on his background as a designer, gardener, and practitioner of folk medicine, Gedalyahu depicts the world our eyes cannot see—the spiritual realm. He attunes himself to the energies that flow from people and from nature, translating these energies onto canvas. His sources of inspiration include life itself, nature, literature, music, and the work of other artists. His works often lean toward the absurd or the humorous (some would even say childlike), yet their aim is to reveal truth. Gedalyahu is a classical surrealist in that he works in a meditative state, allowing his subconscious to shape the narrative of his paintings. Every element carries deep symbolic meaning. What may appear playful or lighthearted in his work is, in fact, a profound exploration of the meaning of life. Rather than decoding the paintings for the viewer, Gedalyahu prefers to allow each person to connect with the work in their own way. He relinquishes control over meaning to the viewer, understanding that his role is complete once he sets down his brush and steps away from the work. Gedalyahu is a self-taught painter who came to art after many years of working in folk medicine. He has exhibited in several exhibitions. A Tenant to Remember Gedalyahu Hortig There was a tenant here; we’ve already forgotten his name. He went off to look for himself. Abandoned what once was his fortress, dismissed his neighbors, let his garden go. He always missed the mark, never quite content. He chased happiness, yet always made do with this and that and that… There was a tenant here; we’ve already forgotten his name. He went off to look for himself. He regularly forgot to return his debts, to clean up what was left behind. His eye was narrow toward others, though he himself was never lacking. There was a tenant here; we’ve already forgotten his name. He went off to look for himself. No matter—we’ll manage. Another tenant will come.