Minneapolis Artists
Linda Passon-McNally
I am a freelance photographer who has been involved with expressing and sharing passions through photographic explorations since the 1960’s. Photography has provided me with a way of extending memories from my life’s experiences, and a camera has been my constant companion.
I grew up in Duluth MN, graduated from the University of MN in Minneapolis, was employed in a long and satisfying career as a caseworker for Hennepin County Child Support Services, and even though I am technically retired, I enjoy working as a cashier at a local grocery store where I see the whole world go by. I also have been involved as a volunteer with many organizations - in the local Jewish community and beyond - and enjoy the interactions with people helping others.
My photographic interests vary to depict what I love: traveling and observing people in their environments, discovering patterns in landscapes and in nature, and capturing special moments on the “street.” I have participated in many classes, workshops, solo and group exhibitions which all fuel my creative interests.
I grew up in Duluth MN, graduated from the University of MN in Minneapolis, was employed in a long and satisfying career as a caseworker for Hennepin County Child Support Services, and even though I am technically retired, I enjoy working as a cashier at a local grocery store where I see the whole world go by. I also have been involved as a volunteer with many organizations - in the local Jewish community and beyond - and enjoy the interactions with people helping others.
My photographic interests vary to depict what I love: traveling and observing people in their environments, discovering patterns in landscapes and in nature, and capturing special moments on the “street.” I have participated in many classes, workshops, solo and group exhibitions which all fuel my creative interests.
David Sherman
David Sherman is a portrait, sports and editorial photographer with over 25 years of experience. As the NBA Team Photographer for professional basketball teams, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx, Sherman has produced striking imagery that has been published internationally. In addition, David's adventurous spirit has taken him on professional assignments world-wide to China, Japan, England, France and Turkey.
A professional photographer since 1992, he serves as House Photographer for Target Center. David is highly regarded by professional practices, businesses and publications for his professionalism, his artist's eye and ability to masterfully draw out the true emotion and energy behind his subjects.
In 2010, David established Transfer of Memory, a touring exhibition of portraits and accompanying stories of Minnesota’s Holocaust Survivors.
A professional photographer since 1992, he serves as House Photographer for Target Center. David is highly regarded by professional practices, businesses and publications for his professionalism, his artist's eye and ability to masterfully draw out the true emotion and energy behind his subjects.
In 2010, David established Transfer of Memory, a touring exhibition of portraits and accompanying stories of Minnesota’s Holocaust Survivors.
Cathy Tobias
I love to travel and experience nature, cultures, and new wonders. I approach my life’s journey as if on a photo safari. With camera in hand, photo expeditions allow me to shift into an enhanced observational space; intentionally slowing down, heightening my senses, and absorbing the colors, layers, textures, stories, emotions, and wonders surrounding me.
I aim to capture new perspectives as they emerge, even in familiar places, inspiring a deeper love for life, intensifying a thirst for adventure, sparking imagination, provoking empathy, and deepening gratitude. In short, I hope to inspire others to slow down and take time to “enjoy the view” – with all its depth, breath, beauty and diversity.
Mostly, I worked in the field of physical rehabilitation as an occupational therapist and a clinical director. My specialty area was neurophysiological disorders like stroke, multiple sclerosis, dementia and Alzheimer’s. Also, I have an aging life care company, helping families with aging relatives, and I am a certified life coach.
I was interested in photography much earlier; however, I only dove seriously into digital photography about 10 years ago. Last year, I completed a “General Studies in Photography” certificate from the Ringling College of Art + Design in Sarasota, Florida.
I have had the opportunity to show my work with exhibits on Vietnam, Cuba, and a current series called, “Openings”. I have enjoyed entering my work into some photography shows too, and won some awards along the way. I am intrinsically driven to continually challenge myself, learn, and expand my skills.
I am inspired to capture special and meaningful moments in time, and tell stories that cause viewers to pause, be curious, and wonder more deeply into about the photograph.
I am passionate about adventure travel for opportunities to photograph various wonders, diverse cultures, nature, and landscapes around the world. I also love to explore repetitive patterns, shadows and reflections.
Currently, I split my time between Saint Paul, MN and Anna Maria, Fl.
I aim to capture new perspectives as they emerge, even in familiar places, inspiring a deeper love for life, intensifying a thirst for adventure, sparking imagination, provoking empathy, and deepening gratitude. In short, I hope to inspire others to slow down and take time to “enjoy the view” – with all its depth, breath, beauty and diversity.
Mostly, I worked in the field of physical rehabilitation as an occupational therapist and a clinical director. My specialty area was neurophysiological disorders like stroke, multiple sclerosis, dementia and Alzheimer’s. Also, I have an aging life care company, helping families with aging relatives, and I am a certified life coach.
I was interested in photography much earlier; however, I only dove seriously into digital photography about 10 years ago. Last year, I completed a “General Studies in Photography” certificate from the Ringling College of Art + Design in Sarasota, Florida.
I have had the opportunity to show my work with exhibits on Vietnam, Cuba, and a current series called, “Openings”. I have enjoyed entering my work into some photography shows too, and won some awards along the way. I am intrinsically driven to continually challenge myself, learn, and expand my skills.
I am inspired to capture special and meaningful moments in time, and tell stories that cause viewers to pause, be curious, and wonder more deeply into about the photograph.
I am passionate about adventure travel for opportunities to photograph various wonders, diverse cultures, nature, and landscapes around the world. I also love to explore repetitive patterns, shadows and reflections.
Currently, I split my time between Saint Paul, MN and Anna Maria, Fl.
Rehovot Artists
Pazit Assouline
Photographer specializing in culinary & portrait photography
Food Photography - Professional food and culinary productions. Photographer for chefs, pastry chefs and businesses in the food sector. Visual concepts for restaurants, catalogues, Internet websites & social media. Food photographer, chef and pastry chef with over a decade of experience in culinary production, styling and photography.
I come from the culinary world. I had my own catering company, FoodAndMore, in which I produced events, cooked, baked, photographed food and managed a team of employees. I have vast culinary knowledge and added value for food photography, including a good understanding of raw materials, temperatures, serving and styling.
Portraits - Promotional photography and business portraits as well as personal promotional photography for social media and dating apps. Promotional photography is a company’s business card, reflecting the people behind the business. In the dating world your photographs should reflect who you are at your very best.
About me - I was born in Tel Aviv (Israel), grew up in Holon and have been living in Rehovot for the past 15 years. I am married, mother of three gorgeous children. I have a BA in Social Sciences from the Open University of Israel. I went to pastry chef school at Estella Master Class and studied photography at the Focus Center for Photography Studies & Galitz Photography School. I also took many online courses and have independent study abilities.
I am fast-paced at work as well as in life; I do Pilates, yoga, acrobatics, weight lifting and TRX. Sports are an inseparable part of my life. Commercially I mainly photograph food & people. I like to take photographs of landscape and nature for the soul.
Food Photography - Professional food and culinary productions. Photographer for chefs, pastry chefs and businesses in the food sector. Visual concepts for restaurants, catalogues, Internet websites & social media. Food photographer, chef and pastry chef with over a decade of experience in culinary production, styling and photography.
I come from the culinary world. I had my own catering company, FoodAndMore, in which I produced events, cooked, baked, photographed food and managed a team of employees. I have vast culinary knowledge and added value for food photography, including a good understanding of raw materials, temperatures, serving and styling.
Portraits - Promotional photography and business portraits as well as personal promotional photography for social media and dating apps. Promotional photography is a company’s business card, reflecting the people behind the business. In the dating world your photographs should reflect who you are at your very best.
About me - I was born in Tel Aviv (Israel), grew up in Holon and have been living in Rehovot for the past 15 years. I am married, mother of three gorgeous children. I have a BA in Social Sciences from the Open University of Israel. I went to pastry chef school at Estella Master Class and studied photography at the Focus Center for Photography Studies & Galitz Photography School. I also took many online courses and have independent study abilities.
I am fast-paced at work as well as in life; I do Pilates, yoga, acrobatics, weight lifting and TRX. Sports are an inseparable part of my life. Commercially I mainly photograph food & people. I like to take photographs of landscape and nature for the soul.
Anatt Friedman
Anatt Friedman is a mixed media artist and a digital art therapist who works with individuals and groups with special needs in all ages. Her art is centered around ways traditional and technological art tools can improve our expression and our connections with ourselves and with others. Anatt enjoys playing with art tools and combining plastic art materials with digital tools. In her work, she uses digitals tools such as an iPad, camera, projector and eye gaze technology which enables participants to control the computer and create art only with their eyes.
Anatt believes that many digital tools can become art tools and a channel for communication and connection. Anatt lives in Rehovot, and previously lived for a few years in the USA and in Australia. She completed her master’s degree in Art therapy in 2012 from Western Sydney University. Anatt also has a certificate in Expressive Art Therapy from Israel. Anatt gives lectures and workshops nationally and internationally, and recently presented a lecture in Australia in July 2018 on the topic “Art with the eyes”.
Anatt began to use digital art when she was in the army and in her spare time, she studied graphic design. From then, she began adding digital media to her art works. Art is a main part of her life.
One of Anatt’s dreams is to be part of an open art studio team where digital art tools are available in the same space as plastic art tools. She envisages a studio that will be open to all the community, and accessible for participants with all abilities and disabilities. Sometimes, digital art tools are the only accessible art tools for participants with physical limitations. Anatt believes that everyone should have the opportunity to express themselves creatively.
Anatt believes that many digital tools can become art tools and a channel for communication and connection. Anatt lives in Rehovot, and previously lived for a few years in the USA and in Australia. She completed her master’s degree in Art therapy in 2012 from Western Sydney University. Anatt also has a certificate in Expressive Art Therapy from Israel. Anatt gives lectures and workshops nationally and internationally, and recently presented a lecture in Australia in July 2018 on the topic “Art with the eyes”.
Anatt began to use digital art when she was in the army and in her spare time, she studied graphic design. From then, she began adding digital media to her art works. Art is a main part of her life.
One of Anatt’s dreams is to be part of an open art studio team where digital art tools are available in the same space as plastic art tools. She envisages a studio that will be open to all the community, and accessible for participants with all abilities and disabilities. Sometimes, digital art tools are the only accessible art tools for participants with physical limitations. Anatt believes that everyone should have the opportunity to express themselves creatively.
Roni Schechber
Video & Digital artist
I was born and lived in Israel all my life, but always was attracted to the big world, at an early age, I began to listen to foreign music and watch foreign films ,I wanted to know how people lived in the rest of the world.
Only when I got older I started seeing video as a form of art, and not just as a way to tell a story. I won't forget the first time I came across a Video Art work, It was at The Israel Museum in Jerusalem, I entered a large dark room, people were sitting on the floor looking at a big screen, on the screen was shown a film that had no narrative and no dialogue ,there were children on trees playing with mirrors and there were unique sounds, it was like magic. I could not understand anything from what I saw, and still I was so moved by that work.
I think this was the moment that eventually led me to choose to go and study art . And so I got my bachelor's degree from The Bezalel Academy Of Arts in Jerusalem, The department of screen based arts, in 2017. In Bezalel I was exposed to other art fields in the territory of digital art, such as image design and photography.
Video is a medium that contains a reference to time, movement, sound and editing. These can create layered and challenging works.
In my work I choose to deal with issues related to religion and gender. Video as an artistic medium allows me to deal with these issues in a unique way, sometimes paradoxical, loving and critical at the same time.
The medium of video allows me to connect with people and convey to them the world through my eyes, a bit as the films of my childhood did for me.
I was born and lived in Israel all my life, but always was attracted to the big world, at an early age, I began to listen to foreign music and watch foreign films ,I wanted to know how people lived in the rest of the world.
Only when I got older I started seeing video as a form of art, and not just as a way to tell a story. I won't forget the first time I came across a Video Art work, It was at The Israel Museum in Jerusalem, I entered a large dark room, people were sitting on the floor looking at a big screen, on the screen was shown a film that had no narrative and no dialogue ,there were children on trees playing with mirrors and there were unique sounds, it was like magic. I could not understand anything from what I saw, and still I was so moved by that work.
I think this was the moment that eventually led me to choose to go and study art . And so I got my bachelor's degree from The Bezalel Academy Of Arts in Jerusalem, The department of screen based arts, in 2017. In Bezalel I was exposed to other art fields in the territory of digital art, such as image design and photography.
Video is a medium that contains a reference to time, movement, sound and editing. These can create layered and challenging works.
In my work I choose to deal with issues related to religion and gender. Video as an artistic medium allows me to deal with these issues in a unique way, sometimes paradoxical, loving and critical at the same time.
The medium of video allows me to connect with people and convey to them the world through my eyes, a bit as the films of my childhood did for me.
