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Yevgeniya Gazman at the Amster Gallery
Thu March 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
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The Amster Gallery at the Ann Arbor JCC continues to feature the work of artists – local, throughout southeast Michigan, and beyond – for all in the community to enjoy. Currently showcasing at the JCC is a collection of paintings by Yevgeniya (Genia) Gazman of Metro Detroit, with the reception to take place on Thursday, March 6, from 6-7:30 pm. Schmooze and have a nosh while exploring over 30 original paintings that highlight themes of faith, love, and deep Jewish roots.
A licensed attorney in both Michigan and Minnesota, Genia first immigrated to the United States as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. “I am deeply grateful for the tremendous opportunities afforded to me in America,” Genia states. “Today, I am living my American dream and expanding on that dream every day.” She is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan and Minnesota Law School. Genia is also the founder and creative force behind YGazm Art, LLC, where the motto of her company is “Good Through Art Together.” She seeks out and creates campaigns to balance philanthropy and profit for organizations and causes aligned with her driving values of diversity, inclusion, and social justice.
While working towards her dreams, Genia picked up painting at different times in her life, most recently returning to art in 2019 and continuing through COVID to balance mental health and stability. Though she has no formal education in art or design, Genia notes how painting has been a way for her to combine her love of art and Judaism.
“Painting is deeply spiritual for me,” Genia says. “I love to explore the power of words and symbols across languages. I also, in many ways, let go of control as I paint. I have an idea of where I would like to start, and then lean into the experience and embrace the creative process. For me, painting is quality time with HaShem, and is unquestionably a process of creation.”
In addition to selling her pieces, Genia will also be selling tote bags with her designs on them at the JCC until the exhibit closes on March 28.
We hope to see you at the reception on March 6!
