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Born in Jerusalem
Studied and attended art classes privately, as well as at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem with Israeli artists.
In Israel, Carmela did oil painting, stone carving and participated in various exhibitions.
In September 2007 I came to Japan as the wife of the Israeli Ambassador. Upon coming to Japan I became inspired by Japanese art, especially Japanese traditional Sumie, as well as Togei and Kokuji.
Sumie – Japanese ink painting
Kokuji – wood calligraphy engraving
Togei – pottery
I am a part of the 'Bokuga Group 82' under master Kisa Matsushita
and is studying Kokuji under masterTosen Usuda.
Since coming to Japan I have participated in nine exhibitions.
In recognition of the excellence of my work in Japan, I have received the following three awards:
In March 2009 her work 'Tomo' for Tomodachi-friends was awarded at the 28th of Japan Association of Kokuji.
In June 2009 her work 'Jiyu' - Freedom was awarded first place at the 61st Mainichi Calligraphy Exhibition.
In 2010 her work 'Chikara – Power Life was awarded at the 29th of Japan Association of Kokuji.