Hello Art Enthusiasts,
I am beyond excited to announce that my work will be featured in an upcoming exhibition titled “Children of Ruth: Artists Choosing Judaism” at the Dr. Bernard Heller Museum in the vibrant heart of New York City! If you happen to be in New York at the time, I would love for you to join me for the opening on Thursday, September 18th—it would mean the world to me to see you there! Scroll to the bottom for all the details.
I’ll be showcasing two of my pieces: Tree (EHTS) and Orange (kah-TOHM). These works are part of my Revealed Faith series, which you can explore further on my website.
My work explores the tension between concealing and revealing identity, inspired by the history of Crypto-Jews who secretly practiced their faith to survive. Through partially hidden Hebrew words embedded in abstract drawings, I reflect on how we all mask parts of ourselves—and invite viewers to consider what they choose to reveal.
I would be truly honored to share this special moment with you—let’s celebrate art, identity, and community together! Hope to see you there!
Kate
P.S. View the Exhibition Catalog here
About the exhibition
"The Heller Museum at Hebrew Union College is proud to present "Children of Ruth: Artists Choosing Judaism", which may be the first ever group exhibition by artists who have found a spiritual home in Judaism through conversion. Their journeys evoke the message of The Book of Ruth, one of the five megillot (scrolls) of the Bible, which tells the story of the first convert to Judaism, whose legacy is honored as the progenitor of King David.
"These 17 artists’ diverse paths to Judaism are rooted in their individual, personal quests. As artist Mary Apikos beautifully expresses it: “In some ways, conversion to Judaism is simply like having a key that was always there in my life. It is like returning home.”
Mary Apikos, Zac Banil, Carolyn Carson, Mike Cockrill, Nancy Durrent, Berit Engen, Kate Hendrickson, Alan Hobscheid, Barbara A. Johnson, Kate Lenkowsky, Chava Tziporah Nesher, Tetsuya Noda, Annaliese Rosa, Rhoda Ryba, Yona Verweer, Vicky Vogl...
Their works range from abstract to representational and employ a variety of media, including painting, drawing, collage, lithography, textile, found objects, sculpture, and model-making.
Their subject matter is as diverse as their spiritual journeys. Some artists look to recent events or contemporary moral issues, others comment on biblical texts, or merge their early backgrounds and languages with Jewish themes. Several point to Jewish religious customs and rituals, or conjure up a mystical protector of the Jewish community in times of despair."
-Quoted from the Heller Museum website.
More Information
Dr. Bernard Heller Museum at Hebrew Union College - One West Fourth Street, New York 10012
Children of Ruth: Artists Choosing Judaism
OPENING: Thursday, September 18, from 5 to 7 pm
PROGRAM: 6 pm
The program features a panel discussion with the artists (I will be participating), moderated by Warren Klein, Museum Director & Curator, Herbert & Eileen Bernard Museum of Judaica, Congregation Emanu-El of the city of New York.
NOTE: A Current government-issued ID is required for Security.
On View: August 18, 2025 - February 26, 2026
Hours: Monday -Thursday 9 am to 6:30 pm
Admission: FREE
Tours: hellermuseum@huc.edu or 212-824-2218
Free Heller Museum exhibition audio guide at bloombergconnects.org
Audio Guide: Heller Museum app at bloombergconnects.org
View the Exhibition Catalog here