and facilitate a discussion based on what learners see in the image. Piven conducts workshops in schools and universities throughout the world.

See America’s presidents as never before—made of objects! A Piven Workshop: Israel Up Close Using the art and methodology of popular Israeli artist Hanoch Piven, we explore Israel’s culture, values and history (as well as our own surroundings and identities) through what the artist calls the language of objects. Display the creations for all the camp community to see. Piven’s art and method of creating with everyday objects is accessible to anyone and allows us to tell our personal or communal story while being playful and creative.

Now, announce the next part of this activity: working in small groups, you will create portraits of the Israeli staff at camp.

How would you describe Hanoch Piven's style if you were talking on the phone to someone who could not see the portraits? Allow 30-45 minutes to create the portraits, and this time let the art staff help a bit more so the finishing touches look good. For his role in the creation of the Oslo Accords, Rabin was awarded the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize. In it, he describes his methodology and shares stories. What symbols might you add to the portrait? Once everyone is done, campers share their work with the Israelis and with each other. Hanoch Piven is a leading contemporary Israeli artist whose whimsical portraits tell stories with surprising depth and complexity. Hanoch Piven’s workshop is an opportunity to observe our world (our homes in this case) with fresh creative eyes. Ask the campers: Can you figure out why Piven created the portrait in this way? How might you reconcile them? Caption each of the portraits: Israel is made of ____________.

In Israel, Piven’s name has become a synonym of Creativity. 95 Revere Dr. Suite D, Northbrook IL 60062, 847.418.8336, Shalom/Salaam/Shalem: New Beginnings, Ancient Values.

Art staff should be on hand to help with glue guns, but should be briefed so they encourage campers to express themselves freely and honestly. Ask the campers to take five minutes and to select one item that symbolizes something they like a lot, and one item that symbolizes something they dislike. (Candle wax). What images of Israel can you find in these portraits? This picture book encourages children to be creative and make their own object portraits. Ask them to name anything they can recognize in the picture. Live meeting with Hanoch Piven: 500 US$ They will likely find matza, gefilte fish, sand/ desert, handcuffs, chicken leg/shank bone, matzah balls, etc. Since 1992, his work has appeared in magazines such as Time, Rolling Stone, Haaretz, in children's books, and TV shows. Compare a specific feature in the five portraits (e.g., ears, nose, body) — what do you think of as you look at them? He played a leading role in the signing of the Oslo Accords, which granted the Palestinian National Authority partial control over parts of the Gaza Strip and West Bank. Diversity. Being a leader involves making difficult choices and decisions.

Ben-Gurion dreamt of making the desert bloom and being a “light unto the nations.” Today, of course, Israel has evolved into a global technological powerhouse, and many aspects of that trajectory are captured here — from the circuit board and the cherry tomato (invented in Israel!) A few more questions to consider: As learners share their reactions to the portraits of David Ben-Gurion, use this information as a guide to help them dig deep into the messages of each image: Pioneering. These thematic portraits are filled with stories and symbols exploring different aspects of the country’s people, values, culture, places, and history. Working in small groups, let them decide which items to include based on their decisions about the stories they want their portraits to tell. Groups might be as large as needed. Visitors to pre-State Israel back in the late 19th and early 20th centuries described it as a harsh, inhospitable place. Work with them to write down some questions that will help them get a better understanding of the person they are going to portray. Create your own playful family portrait with everyday objects in a live art-workshop with award-winning Israeli artist Hanoch Piven. Then they’ll have an opportunity to create their own self-portraits using Piven’s methodology.

Published on Jan 22, 2018 Educators from the Western Galilee Partnership2Gether communities have gathered to experience and learn from the world famous artist Hanoch Piven… Hanoch Piven’s workshop is an opportunity to observe our world (our homes in this case) with fresh creative eyes. Use some of the questions posed here (or create your own!) Leadership. At the next session, each group gets a piece of poster board and access to the table filled with random objects, in addition to the objects the campers brought specifically for this project. The takeaways from these activities should include the tangible pride that comes from seeing one's work on display. His work runs the gamut from historically significant portraits to packages of hummus, basketball stars, and pop stars, David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister of Israel and proclaimer of Israel's Declaration of Independence, retired in his home in the desert (at Sde Boker) and advocated to see the desert "bloom", Yitzhak Rabin was Israel's 5th Prime Minister and served again from 1992-1995 when he was assassinated for his role in creating the Oslo Accords, an attempt for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

How do you think this portrait relates to Israel today? Whether they came because they were fleeing persecution or because they wanted to be a part of the Zionist dream, they all brought with them their own traditions, stories, hopes, and memories.

In this workshop, campers will engage with Hanoch Piven’s new series of thematic portraits based on the likeness of Israel’s first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, and then create a variety of portraits using found objects that tell stories they want to share. Hanoch Piven’s workshop is an opportunity to observe our world (our homes in this case) with fresh creative eyes. What values do you see represented in each portrait? In addition to the information in this resource, you can refer to the Piven card (at right, click to enlarge) within the greater Israel Resource Cards for more about the artist. Piven’s art and method of creating with everyday objects is accessible to anyone and allows us to tell our personal or communal story while being playful and creative.

Using the art and methods of Israeli popular artist Hanoch Piven, these activities encourage campers to explore Israel's history, their own surroundings and identity, and individuals' connections to Israel. What's the craziest thing you ever did with your friends in high school?

They dreamt of creating a democracy where Jews and all other citizens would be free to express themselves, able to live in safety and security. to the symbols of leading tech and social welfare trendsetters.

Make a portrait of your community. In this workshop, campers will have an opportunity to create portraits, using Piven’s methodology, of counselors or staff who make up the camp community as a way of getting better acquainted with them. Several variations are included below. An artist, editorial caricaturist and illustrator of children's books, Piven studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York.