Brooklyn Artist Hendel Futerfas Exhibits in Atlanta

Hendel Futerfas, namesake of the legendary father of contemporary Hasidic artist, Hendel Lieberman, showed his artwork at Congregation Beth Tefillah (CBT) of Atlanta, Georgia, this past Sunday.

At an annual fundraiser for the Chaya Mushka Children’s House (CMCH) pre-school, Hendel showcased a number of works, including his popular “formation” series. The sequence is an extension of a wood sculpture series he completed during a residency program in South Korea, and depicts concepts of growth and evolution.

Born in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, in 1988, Hendel pledged a portion of his proceeds to CMCH, a pioneering Jewish Montessori school located in Sandy Springs, Atlanta. The school, under the able direction of Mrs. Dassie New, combines an outstanding Judaic and general studies program, with the warmth and passion of Chabad philosophy. “Our theme for this year was; ‘The Year of Creativity.’ An artist like Hendel who integrates contemporary art with Jewish experiences was the perfect choice for our main event,” says Mrs. New.

Beautifully displayed in CBT’s social hall, attendees circled the room, soaking in Hendel’s transformative pieces, before hearing from Hendel himself. Hendel described his experience growing up in the Chasidic community of Crown Heights, and how he found his early inspiration from his great uncle, and namesake.

“Hendel’s evocative pieces were very well received by the attendees,” says Mrs. Musha New, who organized and Chaired the event. “His impressions of Jewish life today will enhance many Atlanta homes for many years to come.”

Hendel says he has “several exciting projects in the pipeline,” and looks forward to sharing them with the public over the next few months.

To see more of Hendel’s work, visit his website: HendelFuterfas.com, or follow him on Instagram at: h_e_n_d_e_l