ABOUT THE ARTIST
THE ARTIST'S MANIFESTO
"The art within you is the next great thing!
The Divine Light will be revealed through your creativity.
Sparks of holiness will spread and enter the hearts of people through the creative work that flows through you. You will touch countless souls who are thirsty for the Word of God, and it will be shared through the pure and authentic art within you.
The light, the messages, the colors, and the forms will warm the hearts of the world.
They will awaken hope, inspire faith, strengthen hearts, and remind people of the goodness, beauty, and truth that live within them. Every creation that comes through your hands will become a gateway to light, healing, joy, and connection.
The gift you have been given is not only a talent but also a sacred mission—to spread love, inspiration, and faith through your work.
I am a vessel and a channel for spreading joy, confidence, love, and light.
May I be worthy of this calling, touching hearts, bringing goodness into the world, and revealing sparks of holiness wherever I go.
Amen"
MEIR LEVY
Meir Levy was born in Paris, France, into a family where art played a central role. He grew up surrounded by creativity: his childhood home was located between two galleries, and his father, in addition to being an art collector, was also a painter. This closeness to art profoundly shaped Meir, who began painting at a very young age.
At just eight years old, however, his life took a significant turn when his family moved to Israel. During their journey to make Aliyah, the airline lost the suitcase containing all Meir’s belongings, including his first drawings. This event had a deep impact on him, making him feel as if a clear break with his past had occurred, marking the beginning of a new life in Israel.
Although Meir had always painted, his talent received its first external recognition during his school years. In class, he would often doodle in his notebook, showing little interest in the lessons. One day, however, his strict chemistry teacher, instead of scolding him, asked him to draw molecules on a poster for the lesson. This small gesture became a turning point for Meir: he began expressing himself on larger surfaces, changing his perception of art.
After high school, like many young Israelis, Meir began his military service. Even during the tragic Lebanon War, he never stopped painting, despite the lack of materials. His need to express himself led him to improvise, he created green using avocado, yellow with egg yolk, and red with ketchup or jam. Art became a vital tool for him to process the traumas of war, and above all, the painful loss of his brother, who died in combat.
After the war, Meir entered a period of deep depression. Upon returning, he removed all colors from his palette, keeping only black and red. Black symbolized the drama of war, while red represented the bloodshed. His paintings from that time are dark and filled with pain, as exemplified by the work "New Flowers for My Brother’s Grave." Art, however, became his lifeline, helping him process his grief and, at least in part, come to terms with the loss.
(Figure 1: Painting from the Dark Period)
Meir refers to that period as his "Dark Period", but over time, his style underwent a radical change. He suddenly and intensely resumed using colors, shifting from a bichromatic aesthetic to a vibrant and luminous palette. The messages in his works transformed as well, becoming expressions of joy, light,
and love. Since reconnecting with the Jewish faith, his paintings convey a strong message of celebrating life and gratitude towards G., as if they were shouting to the world, "viva la vida."
Some admirers of his work describe its effect on them in the following way:
“I purchased an artwork from Levysart Gallery, and every day I find something new about it that fills me with joy.”
“We got the big yellow artwork 'Here comes the sun,' and it's heartwarming.”
“We have two pieces of art from Meir, and the energy, meaning, and colors are out of this world!”
“We can see in our kids' drawings that they are inspired by his art.”
“You have very stunning arts. Your gallery lights up the streets.”
“So relaxing… your artworks never disappoint me.”
Meir's art radiates waves of positive energy, as reflected in the comments from his collectors. His works are like a visual symphony, an explosion of happiness. He doesn't see himself as a solitary artist: human
interaction is fundamental for him, and the energy he receives from others is translated into his paintings.
Over the years, his art has evolved, always reflecting his emotions and relationship with life. Driven by curiosity and a desire to explore the world, Meir has experimented with various forms of expression,
creating paintings, designs, graffiti, and lithographs. Recently, a photo of one of his early works, created before he was eight years old, was discovered, and surprisingly, the style of that piece strongly resembles his current creations. It’s as if his art has come full circle, returning to its origins—suggesting that the love for life he expresses in his paintings has always been an intrinsic part of him, even from a very young age.
(Figure 3: From left to right: drawing made by Meir Levy at the age of 6, current artwork)
