Andi Arnovitz is a Jerusalem-based artist whose work fuses beauty, tension, and truth — exploring Judaism, feminism, and the human condition through concept-driven art. Raised in a Reform family in Kansas City, Andi’s creative journey took her from art direction in New York advertising to becoming one of Israel’s most prominent contemporary religious Jewish artists. She reflects on discovering Torah study as an adult, the slow evolution toward religious observance, and how her move to Israel reshaped her identity and her art.
In this episode, we meet Andi in New York for the presentation of her artwork “What We Bring,” now on display as part of the Jewish Museum’s permanent collection. She shares the stories behind major pieces like A Robe for Rachel and The Trees Saw Everything, created in the wake of October 7th, and discusses how art can both mourn and heal. Andi speaks candidly about being an observant Jewish feminist artist in today’s world, and her belief that artists are “modern prophets,” responding in real time to the world around them. Her advice to young creatives: don’t imitate — stay true to what’s yours, keep showing up, and make meaning out of the moment you’re living.
About Andi:
Andi Arnovitz lives and works in Jerusalem, Israel. She is a conceptual artist, using etching, digital information and various printmaking processes, as well as fabric, thread and even porcelain to create both print series, artist books and large-scale installations. These pieces explore various tensions that exist within religion, gender and politics.
Andi has exhibited her work all over the world.. She has had many one-woman shows and participated in multiple group shows. Her work is in many private collections in both the United States and in Europe, as well as major universities, museums and institutions, including the US Library of Congress, The Jewish Museum in New York, the Israel National Library, The Museum of Art in Ein Harod, The Israel Museum, Yeshiva University Museum, The Anu Museum, Yale University, UCLA, and The Smithsonian Museum of American History.
https://www.instagram.com/andi_arnovitz/
Artists Andi thinks you should know:
David Moss - https://davidmoss.com/
Ken Goldman - https://kengoldmanart.com/
Jacqueline Nichols - https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinenicholls/?hl=en
Mirta Kupferminc - https://www.mirtakupferminc.net/en/
Hadassa Goldvicht - http://www.hadassagoldvicht.com/about.html
Arik Weiss - https://arikweiss.com/
Elaine Richek - http://elainereichek.com/
Lynne Avadenka - https://www.lynneavadenka.com/
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