Author page: Aimee Golant

Aimee’s Art has been Accepted to an Interfaith Art Exhibit

Hello everyone, Wonderful news!  I have two pieces in an upcoming interfaith art exhibition called “We Are the Bridge” at the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California in Oakland CA, from May 3 – 30th. Here are the pieces I have in the show.  Click each picture for more information about the work. Lotus Flower Shabbat Candle Holders        …

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1000 Origami Cranes and Tikkun Olam

Art for Prayer and Peace: A Bridge to Oneness is a three room art exhibit that is meant to inspire compassion among a diverse audience.  I was continually inspired on a trip to Japan– and so the first room is dedicated to the ways that Judaism (with some Christianity) mesh with the spiritual teachings of Japan.  One day, I was…

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Shin Torah Crown – Progress is good!

Hi Everybody, After an almost two month break, I got back to work on the Shin Torah Crown.  It took a few days, and at some points two torches, but I managed to get those suckers soldered!  This four part hollow form is one of the most technically challenging pieces I’ve ever made.  I’ve loved every minute of it.  Here’s…

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A Day in the Studio – Handmade Silver and Gold Jewelry

Today was one of those lucky days when I remembered to sieze the moment.  The morning began unceremoniously — I was doing inventory and packing boxes to my upcoming show and speaking engagmement at the NewCAJE6 Conference: Re-inventing Jewish Education for the 21st Century— when I suddenly realized today is one of those days that I could have uninterupted time…

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The Origins of My Art

This summer Jewish Family and Children’s Services provided me with an intern named Avidan Novogrodsky-Godt.  He is a high school student at the Ruth Asawa School of the Arts– in the film department.  Among other office and show related tasks, I asked him to film his experiences with me and to create a short film of his choosing as the…

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Ramah Darom Mezuzah – ‘Receiving Light’

I have had a wonderful time creating these mezuzot for Camp Ramah Darom.  Please click here for more information about their mission and this design.  For those of you wondering how this piece was created– here are some pictures of the process.  Enjoy!                                 Once…

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Rosh Hashanah 101

A recent conversation with an old friend (since we were 11 years old) is inspiring me to write this post.  This is a dear friend who was planning an event that was going to land on “Erev Rosh Hashanah” — which is the night before Rosh Hashanah (actually holiday officially begins at sundown.)  One of the people invited to attend…

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Menorahs: Beauty that Lasts Forever

The Beauty of These Menorahs Lasts Forever!   Are you looking for something truely special for your home and your life on Hanukkah now and forever? Do you value beauty and art? Will you feel great knowing that the purchase of a custom menorah from Aimee Golant will support locally made, high quality, contemporary Judaica Art and artists? Now is the…

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This Hanukkah: Give Local Handmade Gifts that Give Back

The holiday season presents a unique opportunity for the spirit of giving to take over.  As an artist, I love being able to utilize the gift I have for creativity in metal art, Judaica and jewelry while giving back to the community.  This year, I’ve decided to donate 10% of sales to either Congreagation Beth Israel Judea in SF, or…

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A year ago… WE DID IT! And Now….

Hello everybody! The Japanese – Shin Torah crowns are finished! I will send you a good photo after the photo shoot. There has been a lot of progress on this project.  I have purchased a non-kosher torah (which was scribed in the 1880’s and is a bit worn in areas. It is here in my office). I have commissioned a…

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Colombia: A Spiritual Adventure – Part One

We embarked upon a huge adventure this holiday season and took a trip to Colombia, South America.  My husband David was born there and adopted by American-Jewish parents at the age of two.  After 40 years in the U.S. he’d never been back.  As soon as we heard it was safe to travel there, we got our tickets. We started…

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Colombia: A Spiritual Adventure – Part Two

Before our big hike in Tyrona Park with the Wiwa Indians, we journeyed through Christmas in Colombia.  We decided to leave Bogota and venture 3 hours by car north to a Colonial hamlet called Villa De Leyva.  We saw areas on the car ride that had been sites of much violence.  It seemed as though we were lucky to be…

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