When I grew up, I used to think that if I was born in a different place to a different reality, I would probably find some peace in my heart. I felt sorry and even ashamed for being born in Israel. My culture seemed very loud and intense. Why do I have to live in a place where everyone has to go to the army? Why is it so moist and hot? 

 When I was a teenager, I was craving to live in England in particular. I used to listen to rock bands such as Suede and Radiohead. And used to imagine myself living in London when I grow older.
A few years ago, I met my friend, the artist, Joanna Jones, for the first time. Despite her name sounds like a british one (it reminded me the film with Bridget Jones), she is an israelian girl, just like me. There is something in her spirit that reminded me all I ever wished for in my personality. She is so talented and elegant, she is so calm and gentle. It seems that she is very peaceful and confident. I wanted to be her for many years before I met her. 

Whenever someone is looking at some portrait i am painting, I am automatically being asked if this is an autoportrait of myself? I always answer ‘of course not, that is my friend’.
But the truth is I don't know how to paint anything but myself. And every portrait of some other girl, is another opportunity for me to paint a part of my own spirit.