Thirst

A painterly journey that began with a years-long investigation of the image of home and gradually evolved into depictions of untamed nature now finds itself pausing in desert landscapes. In the series Thirst, Chefetz places trees at the heart of sun-drenched, arid expanses. Each scene centers around a solitary tree, its broad silhouette spilling across the ground beneath it. The desert in these works is devoid of coordinates, stripped of concrete geographical context. It is presented as a symbol of an eternal space, one that exists as if outside of time. A realm of wandering, solitude, and contemplation.

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Within this configuration, the tree assumes a dual role. On the one hand, it echoes an experience of loneliness, even struggle, as the dry terrain and scorching sun create the harshest possible conditions for survival. On the other, it offers a moment of refuge, a place to rest beneath its canopy, to bathe in its shade, and to sip a gentle breeze.