An original mixed media painting by Nathalie Kalbach, signed in the lower right.
The house of worship on Bergen Ave was initially erected as a synagogue by the Congregation of Agudath Shalom in the early 1910s. Since 1980, it has been home to the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. When I moved to Jersey City a decade ago, I noticed that several former synagogues had transformed into different houses of worship. These buildings make me ponder the changes in a city's landscape and its history.
Houses of worship are often built with love, resources, and contributions from congregation members. Hidden cornerstones or signs remind of a once-thriving Jewish community in this city.
This painting was part of the “Sidewalk Stories” Exhibition at the Museum of Jersey City History. I wrote about this painting and the inspiration on Nat*s Sidewalk Stories “What Once Was”.
Acrylic Paint, Pastels, Wax Bars, Markers, Spray Paint on 24″ x 36″ canvas
Note: This painting comes framed in a simple wooden floater frame
Pick up only - or contact me to inquire for shipping rates
An original mixed media painting by Nathalie Kalbach, signed in the lower right.
The house of worship on Bergen Ave was initially erected as a synagogue by the Congregation of Agudath Shalom in the early 1910s. Since 1980, it has been home to the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. When I moved to Jersey City a decade ago, I noticed that several former synagogues had transformed into different houses of worship. These buildings make me ponder the changes in a city's landscape and its history.
Houses of worship are often built with love, resources, and contributions from congregation members. Hidden cornerstones or signs remind of a once-thriving Jewish community in this city.
This painting was part of the “Sidewalk Stories” Exhibition at the Museum of Jersey City History. I wrote about this painting and the inspiration on Nat*s Sidewalk Stories “What Once Was”.
Acrylic Paint, Pastels, Wax Bars, Markers, Spray Paint on 24″ x 36″ canvas
Note: This painting comes framed in a simple wooden floater frame
Pick up only - or contact me to inquire for shipping rates
