The Artists of the Art 192 Gallery

This is a collaborative gallery of creative Galilean women who work with ceramics, glass, paper, and more. This beautiful gallery is located in a preserved building from the Ottoman period, hidden in the alleys of Old Akko. The gallery features a variety of works by the permanent group of artists and occasionally a guest artist.
Each member of the group has a personal display stand, where you can see her uniqueness expressed in the design of the stand, the choice of materials for the works (ceramics, glass, paper, and various recycled materials), the technique, style, sources of inspiration, and more.
The works on display change according to the artist’s choice and the changes that occur in the creative process, so each visit to the gallery is unique.
The artists rotate days in the gallery, which allows for a fascinating and personal conversation about the work process.

Dorit Shalom 
Born in 1964. Lives and creates in a studio on Kibbutz Tuval. Graduated in architecture and interior design. For about twenty years she has been creating with glass, using adventurous colors and shapes, stained glass, and fusing techniques. “For me, every piece of glass is an opportunity for design and beauty…” Dorit teaches at the Ma’alot Tarshiha Arts Center and the Veterans Home in Tel Hai. In addition to unique shelf products, Dorit creates custom windows and lighting fixtures and hosts workshops in her studio.

Hedva Klein
Worked in education for 34 years and since her retirement began to engage in art. Hedva focuses on creating jewelry from recycled books and colored paper, and weaving. Her jewelry pieces are cut in different sizes and shapes using a laser and die, threaded onto leather laces in combination with wooden beads.
Hedva draws inspiration from nature and family. According to her, designing paper jewelry best represents her motto, which is “Do what you love with love and with all your heart” and “Wear the books you love.”

Lucy Browne-Bashan
Born and raised in northern England, she came to Israel in 1995. Lives and creates on Kibbutz Merom Golan. Graduated from 3 years of study at the Khan House in Kiryat Shmona and various workshops. Has been teaching ceramics to children and “senior citizens” for about 14 years. Works in techniques that combine handwork, sculpture, and pottery. Uses various types of material. Her works are characterized by their colorfulness and cheerfulness. Lucy says that “through the material, I express myself in the most precise way.”

Niva Goren-Herzog
Born in the United States. Lives and creates in Moshav Almagor, near the Sea of ​​Galilee. Niva focuses on functional ceramics made of stone, with special touches. The pieces are characterized by blue-green colors and reflect the influence of the environment in which she lives and creates. Niva strives to create pieces with simple and aesthetic shapes, which make the experience of daily use pleasant and provide enjoyment for many years.

Edna Piorko
Born in 1968, she lives and creates in Kfar Tavor. She has an 18-year career in the security forces, after which she began creating with material. She graduated from 4 years of studying ceramic sculpture at the Givat Haviva Art Center, under the guidance of artist Ethel Fisraf. Edna sees herself as an artist who tells stories with material. She creates figures and houses that reflect internal stories and biographical details. She draws inspiration from internal sources, relationships, architecture, and the textures of old buildings. Her sculptures are characterized by intense colors, joy of life, and humor.

Kayla Talmi
A native of England who has lived and created for many years in the community of Yuvalim. Kayla draws inspiration for her work from the Galilee landscape and from her childhood memories in southern England. She creates utensils for everyday use, with a calm glaze and minimalist lines that provide a pleasant and appropriate background for serving food and complement the meal. She hopes that her pieces will become part of many people’s daily routines.