EXODUS 35: 30-35
Then the Lord said to Moses, “See, I have chosen Bezalel, son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts – to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of craftsmanship.”

VISION STATEMENT

Lorraine Rich founded “Bezalel Art” in 1982 to restore the Visual Arts to their proper place beside Music, Writing and Dance in worshiping the Lord. She bases her Ministry on Exodus 31: 1 – 11 where Bezalel and the other Artists are given their gift by God through the Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh) for the purpose of creating designs for the Tabernacle.

Homeless Artists and refugee children alike have been encouraged by being provided with sketch books, canvas, paint, wood and carving tools. She believes Art is a source for healing, hope and joy and seeks to provide the public with the opportunity to purchase or commission high quality, faith based Art. Lorraine has gathered together a group of Artists who acknowledge God as the source of their creativity and who seek to bring Him praise. They are International – from Israel, Colombia, South Africa, Canada and Eastern Ukraine.

Lorraine has lifted her Banners at the East Gate of Jerusalem, the Lobby of the Toronto Dominion Centre, the St Lawrence Centre, the former O’Keefe Centre in Toronto and the Ottawa Conference Centre. She was a craftsperson in Residence at Art Park, New York. Copies of the Israel Banner featured hang in Daystar Television Studios in Texas, and the Village of Hope in Zimbabwe Africa. She has provided her children’s banner materials to outreaches in Haiti (see video), Sri Lanka, Mexico, Israel, and the Dominican Republic. She has conducted Children’s Banner Workshops in Messianic Synagogues, Churches and Public Schools. Her banners serve as the Altarpiece at the Scott Mission, Toronto.

As Benjamin, our Israeli artist declared, “We are Bezalel Warriors”. We do battle in love using painting and drawing and colour as our spiritual weapons proclaiming the wondrous glory of our God.

Let all artists proclaim together “Baruch haba B’Shem Adonai” (Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord) to prepare the nations for His return.

The Artists

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Lorraine Rich

Bachelor of Fine Art University of Guelph, Interior Design Sheridan College. Owner/partner of Richwoods Furniture and Design stores (Elora and St Jacobs) and Lorraine Farrow- Rich Art Studio. Winner of Canada Council Award for Fine Art and two Ontario Arts Council Awards. Founded the Art Program at the Scott Mission.

Benjamin Rodrigo Perez Parra

Born in Colombia and now residing in Israel, Benjamin is a brilliant artist who is skilled in working on large scale murals on both indoor and outdoor surfaces. His fine art canvases have been commissioned by the Board of Directors of the Scott Mission and other private patrons.

Alan Parker

Alan is an exceptional Toronto artist who attended the Ontario College of Art. He has shown in many of the city’s prominent galleries and has been commissioned both by private patrons and commercial institutions.

Jose David Motta

This talented Colombian artist, presently residing in Bogata, draws people to his paintings because of their vibrant colours. His magnificent spiritual canvases have been purchased by many people.

Vadim Kesselman

Vadim has a lifetime of experience in creating art. As a child in the Ukraine, he was trained in a classical art setting. He does masterful portraits in pencil and paint, as well as beautiful acrylic paintings of scenery on canvas and board.

Shirley Leites

1931 – 2013
Greatly missed but we will see her at the Feast of the Lord

Shirley was a gifted Potter, Textile Artist and Sculptor. She came to Canada from South Africa and was prolific in her creative pursuits. Loved by all who met her, she inspired many people artistically, especially me.

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