Artist Boaz Ronan joins Madison to explore how Jewish mysticism and disciplined practice shape his creative process, framing art as a gateway to the unconscious.
In this episode, Madison and Boaz discuss:
- Seeing beyond color and form when painting
- Experiencing the mystical in daily life
- How Boaz’s experience with military PTSD influenced his artistry
- Art as a mirror to the unconscious
- The land of Israel as a microcosmos
- How Jewish mysticism influences Boaz’s artwork
- The story of how Boaz met his Rabbi
- Conscious breathing as a necessary spiritual practice
- Forming positive habits by sticking to something for 40 days
“I see through the colors, through the forms. It’s not that I paint what I want; I see what I want to paint. It is somewhat connected to what Michelangelo said—that you see the stone, you see already the sculpture.” –Boaz Ronen
About Boaz Ronen:
Boaz Ronen is a fine artist from Tel Aviv, Israel. Boaz Studied in New York at the Art Students’ League and in 1990 was chosen to represent artists from New York in Barcelona. He also spent time in India in 1993. Check out some of Boaz’s exhibitions HERE and see more of his work on Facebook.
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