Isaac Blessing Jacob. Gerbrand van den Eeckhout, 1642.
The scene is one of the most morally complex in the entire biblical narrative: a father’s blessing, a disguise, a stolen inheritance. And yet — the text insists — the blessing holds. God’s purposes work through human imperfection. Amnon Moalem’s rendering in carved wood is richly detailed and decorated, it strips the scene of any distraction, allowing the figures and the moment between them to carry the full weight of the encounter.
In the carved wooden works, the initial preparation may involve CNC technology to establish the primary structure and composition. Amnon then continues through extensive manual carving, refinement, and surface work. The balance between technological preparation and handwork varies according to the scale, subject, and requirements of each piece.
Epoxy resin is used in selected works as an independent material or in combination with carved wood. Its role differs from one piece to another and may include structural, visual, translucent, or surface-related functions.
The gilding stage is the final and most demanding phase. Metallic leaves, 24 Karat gold, silver, and copper, are applied by hand, sheet by sheet, to the finished surface. The technique is ancient, used for centuries to adorn relics, altarpieces, and sacred objects. In Amnon's work it serves the same purpose: to signal that what you are looking at is not ordinary.
Most works begin with a close study of a well-known artwork or engraving. Amnon develops a personal interpretation through material, technique, scale, composition, and surface treatment.
The composition, scale, and proportions are prepared for production. In carved wooden works, this stage may include CNC-assisted preparation before the manual carving process begins.
Following the initial preparation, Amnon performs extensive manual carving and refinement, developing the surfaces, forms, and details of the work.
In works that include cast-epoxy, the cast elements are produced and integrated according to the specific material and compositional requirements of the piece.
The combined structure is prepared for gilding: smoothed, sealed, and given a base that will hold the metallic leaves.
Gold, silver, and copper leaves are applied by hand, one sheet at a time. A large-scale work can require weeks of gilding alone.
Each completed work is photographed professionally, measured precisely, and documented for the collector’s record.
Moses
David and Goliath
The Spies
Lay Not Thine Hand Upon the Lad
Samson
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