COLLAGE by Rosana Berdichevsky

Berdichevsky collages fuse art, education, Judaism

By Sabina Wohlfeiler

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There are many of us who agree with Pablo Picasso, who once said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” Life intervenes, and before we know it, we have created a complex web of experiences, influences, challenges and joys. But time escapes us.

Few people seem to find or make time for artistic pursuits. Rosana Berdichevsky is someone who does. Wife, mother, Jewish educator and member of ORA Northwest Jewish Artists, Berdichevsky combines the experiences and passions of her life to create Jewish themed collage art pieces.

Ilana Rembelinsky, who purchased one of Berdichevsky’s collages, was drawn to her work because of the vibrant colors and interesting textures. The Jewish theme resonated with Rembelinsky. She decided that investing in a piece of quality art would help make her new house feel like home.

Berdichevsky’s path to Portland came via Argentina, her birthplace, Tel Aviv, where she attended university and met her husband, and Los Angeles, where she began her family and her involvement in Jewish education. Here in Portland she leads the 13 Mitzvot Program for Congregation Neveh Shalom.

Berdichevsky was a founding member of ORA Northwest Jewish Artists in 2006, combining her artistic energy with 12 other women who were dedicated to bringing art from Jewish artists to public attention. They have hosted three celebrations of art, the last of which was held in the Jewish Community’s “living room,” the Mittleman Jewish Community Center.

Berdichevsky continues to be inspired by her Jewish heritage and her current experiences in the Jewish community. She derives great pleasure and satisfaction from her students. All of these passions percolate inside Berdichevsky and come forth as images, textures, colors and Hebrew text in her collages.