Chani Cohen Zada
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Chani Cohen ZadaSpiral, 2023
Chani Cohen Zada, Spiral
About the Artwork
Spiral brings together a quiet collection of familiar household objects: a well-loved teddy bear, a samovar, a child's rocking chair, and a glass of tea, all resting beside an open window. Though each object belongs to a different stage of life, together they form a gentle meditation on memory, family, and the cycles through which one generation nurtures the next. Through this carefully observed still life, Chani Cohen Zada reveals how ordinary possessions quietly preserve the stories of those who have lived among them.
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The title, Spiral, suggests movement that continually returns while never repeating itself in exactly the same way. Unlike a closed circle, a spiral carries life forward. Childhood becomes adulthood, parents become grandparents, and each generation receives the gifts of the one before while adding something new of its own.
The objects quietly reflect this unfolding journey. The teddy bear recalls the innocence and security of childhood, while the child's rocking chair suggests the early years of learning and growth. The samovar and glass of tea evoke hospitality, family gatherings, and the quiet rhythms of the home. None of these objects is extraordinary by itself, yet together they speak of a lifetime shaped by ordinary acts of love and care.
The open window expands the composition beyond the interior space, allowing light and the living world outside to enter the room. It reminds us that while memories are rooted in the home, life itself continually moves forward. Every generation looks outward toward the future while remaining connected to the past.
As throughout Cohen Zada's work, meaning arises through attentive observation rather than overt symbolism. The objects retain their honesty and material presence, yet their relationships quietly reveal deeper truths about family, continuity, and remembrance. The painting invites viewers to reflect upon the treasured objects that have accompanied their own lives and the memories those objects continue to preserve.
Spiral ultimately celebrates the unfolding journey of life. The spiral is not merely a pattern but a way of understanding time itself—always moving forward, always connected to what came before, and always carrying the possibility of renewal.
₪ 33,250
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