Esther Surkis is a Jerusalem-based contemporary artist whose work bridges sacred symbolism, historical memory, and modern aesthetics. Drawing inspiration from Jewish mysticism, ancient landscapes, and the timeless language of light, her paintings explore the dialogue between the visible and the transcendent.
Originally trained in law and digital media, Esther found her true medium in visual art — a space where intellect, spirituality, and beauty converge. Her signature works combine premium materials such as 24K gold leaf, lapis lazuli, and malachite pigments with acrylic and oil, creating layered textures that evoke both opulence and introspection.
Working in a distinctive blend of pointillism and expressionism, Esther explores the emotional depth of sacred forms through color, texture, and rhythm. Her style merges the discipline of precise technique with the freedom of intuition, resulting in compositions that feel both structured and alive — a vivid reflection of spiritual experience within the modern world.
Beyond painting, Esther is also a writer and analyst specializing in Middle Eastern geopolitics and Jewish thought. Her intellectual background informs the conceptual rigor behind her visual work, resulting in art that is both emotionally resonant and intellectually precise.
Today, Esther’s practice extends beyond the canvas into customized sacred art — from hand-painted siddurim and ritual objects to large-scale commissions for private collections. Her art seeks not only to adorn spaces but to elevate them — to infuse the physical with the sacred.