Adam Rhine is an artist who has been creating ornate, highly detailed Judaica watercolor paintings since 1999. His style is heavily influenced by medieval illuminated manuscripts which he combines with modern palettes and aesthetics.
Born in Chicago in 1970, Adam grew up an incessant doodler and cartoonist and decided to pursue art at an early age. He graduated with a BFA in Commercial Illustration from Northern Illinois University at age 22, and was awarded by a jury the opportunity for a one-man show of 16 abstract fine art paintings during his senior year, an award not commonly given to a student majoring in commercial art. He married his classmate, fellow illustrator Karen, soon after graduation.
In his professional life, he has animated educational videos, coordinated the 2D/3D animation department for a video game company, executed website design and e-learning development for major corporations, and acted as Creative Director of an industry-leading furniture manufacturing company. His current role is that of a Senior Consultant / Web Designer for a major health care insurance provider in downtown Chicago.
He is a member of the American Guild of Judaica Art. In September, 2004, Adam was interviewed by the Hallmark Channel to discuss his artwork and inspirations, and then by the Chicago Tribune in August, 2007 in advance of his book being published. His designs have also been featured on the covers of the Texas Jewish Post, Kashrus Magazine, The Jewish Exponent, and Chadashot Magazine.
Adam’s 108-page hardcover art book, “Hebrew Illuminations,” is published by Sounds True Inc. The book features all 22 Hebrew Illuminated Letters, as well as 22 select designs from his ongoing Magen David (Star of David) series. The meanings and numerology behind each letter are written about in great detail by Adam with the help of New York-based writer/teacher Louise Temple, as well as insights into each Magen David painting.
From September through November of 2007, a major showing of his works was held at the Westchester Jewish Center in Mamaroneck, NY. Forty of his best-known Magen Davids and ten of the Hebrew Illuminated Letter Series were on display during the High Holy Days. Photos of this unique show are in the Hebrew Art Yahoo Groupand the Facebook fan club, both free to join.
For the sixth year in a row, Adam’s bestselling wall calendar, also called “Hebrew Illuminations,” features 16 of his unique Judaica designs, along with a "mini" version done by special request by Barnes & Noble. With Amber Lotus Publishing, he is currently working on designs for the seventh edition in the series to be published in 2010, along with a brand new "Illuminated Psalms" 12-month wall calendar.
Read his "Artist's Statement" |
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