Artist Profile
Welcome to the portfolio of Ella Shapira, a Jerusalem-based artist specializing in creating unique art pieces from dry wood that grows in Israel. Each piece is meticulously crafted and painted to showcase the beauty of nature through art. Feel free to explore the collection and get in touch for any inquiries or custom pieces.
Technique & Expertise
Delve into the artist's mastery of woodwork, painting techniques, and the fusion of natural elements into captivating artworks. Each piece reflects a harmonious blend of artistic vision and technical skill.
Materials & Mediums
Artistic Journey
Explore the diverse tools, materials, and mediums employed in the creation of these exceptional art pieces. From selecting the finest wood to the use of specialized paints, witness the transformation of raw materials into stunning visual experiences.
My art was bon from my late night walks through the streets of Jerusalem. Beneath my feet, ancient stones; above - the stars and the Moon. At that hour, the city seems to pause, becoming my silent companion. I walk with no destination, just listening inward. I love walking through Jerusalem at night, under the moonlit sky. It’s a time for calm, for meditation, for thoughts of the past, the future, and the present. This is my personal time, devoted only to myself. In these quiet moments, no one calls, no one demands, no one waits. I am free simply to exist. To breathe. To remember. To dream. To be fully present in this rhythm of eternity.
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During my evening walks, I noticed a tree fighting for its life.
People were helping it, and the tree itself seemed to struggle, trying to survive. This quiet battle went on for a year and a half. And then, eventually, the tree died. I mourned with it, silently, as if we had shared something private and sacred.
One evening, I saw its bark fall. Piece by piece, it let go.
And in that moment, as I watched the bark descend, I made a decision:
to turn death into life.
I gathered all the bark, brought it home, and began to create vases.
I began to give the tree a new form, a second breath.
To turn what had ended into something that could begin again.
