The name of the painting is “Burning Menorah,” painted by Glenn Cotler. The painting is acrylic on canvas in post-impressionist style. I chose this painting because it represents the holiday of Hanukkah the best.
The artist, Glenn Cotler, was born in Miami Beach Florida in 1962, raised in Rockland County New York. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising and Graphic Design from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. After working as an Art Director for two years decided to change his career to education. Glenn received his Teachers Certification and Masters in Special Education, and has been teaching Art to emotionally disabled children at a residential school in Dobbs Ferry, New York since 1994. He now creates his own art ranging from acrylic paintings with post impressionist influences to Pop Art inspired computer art.
Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah, a holiday honoring the Maccabees victory over King Antiochus, who forbid Jews to practice their religion. For eight nights, Hanukkah is celebrated with prayer, the lighting of the menorah, and food. A menorah has nine candles, a candle for every night, plus a helper candle. Children play games, sing songs, and exchange gifts.