A man in a black leather jacket and black pants, with a beard, standing on a balcony overlooking a body of water with trees and buildings in the background.

Jewish life, in paint.

Shown in:

Logo of the Florida International University Jewish Museum of Florida, featuring large navy blue and gold outlined letters 'FIU' above the museum's name.
Design with alphabetic words 'Art', 'Gallery', and 'NSW' in blue, connected by lines that resemble an abstract representation of a map or organization chart.
Logo of the Jewish Museum of Australia, Gandel Centre of Judaica.
Text reading 'NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY' in black and gold on a white background.

Avraham Vofsi explores the impact of October 7th through classical oil paintings, highlighting love, unity, and courage in the shared struggles of Israelis and Diaspora Jews.

Erez Eshel at Zikim
Maggie May Moshe in Thornbury
Kikar Dizengoff at Sunset
Kerem Shalom, after Chrstina's World
Ari Dayan in Jaffa
Unit 106 near the Syrian Boarder
The Car Wall outside Kibbutz Tkuma

Avraham Vofsi explores Israel’s transformative power through a personal journey of Jewish identity and creative rebirth.

A woman with short dark hair stands in a wheat field holding a large handful of wheat. She wears a sleeveless, olive-green shirt and khaki shorts. The sky behind her is clear with some clouds. The image is framed in an ornate gold frame.
Painting of a man with wavy dark hair, wearing a beige shirt, a dark vest, and necklaces, with trees in the background, framed in a gold frame.
A painting of a shirtless man with a beard and short dark hair, smoking a cigarette and making a finger gun gesture, with a leafy plant in the background, encased in a gold frame.
Painting of a woman with short brown hair and a serious expression, wearing a blue top, framed by a gold border.
A woman in casual military-style clothing standing in a field of tall grass, holding a large bundle of wheat and a bundle of dried leaves or foliage against her shoulder, with a distant landscape and a building in the background.
A painting of a woman with curly hair wearing a headscarf and a beige blouse, holding a sprig of olive leaves, set against a desert landscape background, framed in an ornate gold frame.
A painting of a busy city street scene during daytime with pedestrians walking along a cobblestone road. The buildings are old with balconies and arched windows, and there are outdoor cafes with umbrellas on the sidewalk. The scene is framed with an
Painting of a man with dark hair and beard in a military uniform with a patch on his shoulder, against a beige background with green foliage.
A landscape painting of a single, leaning tree on a hillside, with a view of distant hills and a cloudy sky, framed with an ornate gold frame.
Painting of a rocky, desert landscape with three goats resting and standing, sky in the background, framed in an ornate gold frame.
A painting of a park scene with a brick pathway and stone railing, trees, and a city skyline in the background, framed with an ornate gold frame.

Avraham Vofsi explores Jewish identity in his Archibald Portrait finalist piece, depicting John Safran as both David and Goliath in a dynamic blend of ancient and modern symbolism.

A religious painting depicting Jesus Christ, wearing a blue head covering and robes, holding a knife and a cloth, seated on a depiction of a demon's body. The scene is framed by a golden ornate border with a carved hand symbol at the top.

Avraham Vofsi explores resilience and community in his 'Essential' series, honoring those who kept working through Melbourne's 267 days of lockdown during the pandemic.

A detailed painting of a woman with a colorful headscarf holding a water bottle, resting her chin on her hand, framed in an ornate gold frame, with a cloudy sky and cityscape in the background.
A framed painting of a woman with red hair, glasses, and a serious expression, wearing a dark shirt and orange vest, with her hands clasped together, against a cloudy sky background.
A detailed painting of a man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a blue patterned shirt, sitting in front of an outdoor background with cloudy skies. He holds a small framed photograph of another man with a mustache, also smiling, in his left hand, w
A painted portrait of a female healthcare worker wearing scrubs, holding a face mask and stethoscope, with a cloudy sky background, framed in an ornate gold frame.
A woman with blonde short hair, glasses, and a blue scarf, holding a medal, in front of a cloudy sky background, framed in an ornate gold frame.
Oil painting of a young man with brown hair, a mustache, and fair skin, wearing a red and black jacket, standing against a cloudy sky background, and holding a card in his hand.
A painting of a woman with short black hair, wearing a red cap with the word 'FILA,' holding a black strap or shoelace, with a cloudy sky background, framed in an ornate gold frame.
An oil painting of a young man with short brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a white shirt and dark sweater, against a sunset sky with clouds, in an ornate gold frame.

Avraham Vofsi explores his relationship with Indigenous Australians in a portrait series with Djab Wurrung leaders, capturing their fight to protect sacred land and their deep connection to culture.

Painting of a shirtless man with tattoos sitting cross-legged outdoors, holding a large wooden staff, with a large tree and a landscape with animals in the background.
Painting of a man sitting and holding a sickled leaf. He has a beard, wears a black hat, a patterned jacket, and sneakers. Behind him is a large tree with a bird's nest, branches, and birds flying. The background depicts a landscape with trees and a
Painting of a woman with long, dark hair, sitting outdoors near a large tree and water, dressed in traditional Native American clothing and jewelry, holding a bird in one hand.
A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black tank top and patterned pants, sitting outdoors in front of a painted landscape with tall trees. She is holding a small object and looking at the camera. The scene is framed with an ornate golden frame.
A framed painting of a person with Indigenous features dressed in traditional clothing, sitting outdoors near a large tree, with mountains and a body of water in the background. The person is wearing a colorful outfit with a fur coat and a hat, and t

Commissions

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Two people standing indoors, holding a painting of a woman with dark hair and blue eyes, against a background of a window and bookshelf; both are smiling, with the woman wearing a striped shirt and the man wearing a dark t-shirt.