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The Beduin Women 🐪

"The Bedouin Women" series is a profound exploration of the lives and spirits of Bedouin women in the Negev. Through her exceptional use of color and form, Shelly captures the essence of these women's lives, their resilience, and their deep connection to their heritage.

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Explore Margalit Shelly's life long works, taking inspiration from her childhood in Tunisia, life in the Israeli Negev, as well as Jewish Subjects. Using an Academic technique, she paints in watercolors and oil.

Textures 🌾

In "Textures," Margalit Shelly embarks on a sensory journey through the landscapes of the Negev.

Utilizing a variety of materials and techniques, Shelly creates canvases that are rich in detail and bursting with life. 

A splash of color 🐓

"A Splash of Color" is Margalit Shelly's vibrant tribute to the Israeli Negev. With each stroke, Shelly transforms the canvas into a mesmerizing landscape, alive with vivid colors that reflect the dynamic beauty of the desert. 

Women 🌻

"A Splash of Color" is Margalit Shelly's vibrant tribute to the Israeli Negev. With each stroke, Shelly transforms the canvas into a mesmerizing landscape, alive with vivid colors that reflect the dynamic beauty of the desert. 

Immigrant Rugs 🧳

"Immigrant Rugs" represents Margalit Shelly's exploration of cultural identity and migration through the metaphor of rugs. Integrating traditional motifs with contemporary themes, Shelly weaves stories of hope, displacement, and belonging. 

Portraits of Caregivers 🤲

Portraits of Caregivers honors the devoted Filipino caregivers who became family through years of compassionate care for my husband. Each portrait captures a chapter of his journey, reflecting their love, resilience, and quiet strength.

 

Rendered in expressive watercolor, the fluid brushstrokes and earthy tones evoke both tenderness and depth. The transparency of the medium mirrors their selfless devotion, allowing emotion to seep through each layer. More than portraits, these are stories—of kindness, patience, and the deep human bonds formed through caregiving.

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