I’m a painter and illustrator based in Beit Shemesh, Israel, exploring the intersection of emotion, nature, and spirit through oil on canvas. My work is rooted in a search for light—both literal and metaphorical—and a desire to bridge the physical and the spiritual through images that evoke emotion, reflection, and connection.. Alongside my creative practice, I’m raising five children with my husband and nurturing a life shaped by faith, beauty, and deep connection.
Shiran Zaray-Mizrahi
Born in 1984 in Beersheva, Israel
Resides and works in Beit Shemesh, Israel
Education/training:
[2015-2016]: Web Design, Design Alive
[2010-2012]: Graphic Design, Sela College, Israel
[2002-2006]: BFA in Illustration, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York
Selected solo exhibitions:
[2023] Here and Now, Municipality & Artists House & Beit Yad LaBanim (3 locations), Beit Shemesh, Israel
Selected group exhibitions & art fairs:
[2025] Home (בית) curated by Dr Orna Yair, Hall of Justice, Be’er Sheva, Israel
[2024] Starting at the Beginning, Artists House, Beit Shemesh, Israel
[2024] October 7, Artists House, Beit Shemesh, Israel
[2022] The Light of Art, Artists House & Arts & Culture Center & Beit Shemesh Municipality, Beit Shemesh, Israel
[2022] Artists Choice 2 Show, Northern Light Art Gallery
[2022] An Evening to Remember, Neve Yerushalayim College for Women, Jerusalem, Israel
[2017] Festival of Arts & Creativity, Sha’ar Ha’ir Mall, Beit Shemesh, Israel
[2015] Opening Exhibition, Mayim Tehorim Mikveh, Beit Shemesh, Israel
[2008] Olim Art Expo, Jerusalem Theater, Jerusalem, Israel
[2006] Senior Show, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York
Selected awards & grants:
[2022] Special merit, Northern Light Art Gallery
[2008] Excelling Artist Prize, Misrad Haklita, Israel
Selected press & publications:
Anna Abramzon, “Jewish Artists Won’t Be Silenced”, Times of Israel, 2024
Chani Levine, “Summary Gallery: The Holocaust from an Artistic Perspective / גלריה מסכמת: השואה ממבט אומנותי”, www.bhol.co.il, 2023
Featured in AICF (America-Israel Cultural Foundation) newsletter, December 2023
Moshe Lipshitz, “Creating Light (יוצרות לאור)” in Kav 400, 400.org.il, 2022
Judaica in the Spotlight, Meet the Artist, judaicainthespotlight.com , 2022
The Jewish Art House, The Jewish Art Magazine (selected artists), 2022
Professional contributions:
[2023]: Team Member in Hackathon representing the formation of a Beit Shemesh Artists Community & Fair
[2007-2008]: Art Gallery Manager, Engel Gallery, Jerusalem, Israel
[2008]: Engel Gallery Rep at Art Jerusalem Art Fair, Underground Prisoners Museum, Jerusalem, Israel
Selected collections:
Shiran Zaray-Mizrahi is collected by various private collectors in Israel, the United States, South Africa, and Australia.
Contact details:
Shiran Zaray-Mizrahi
Nachal Lachish 16/2, Beit Shemesh, Israel
www.shiranzaray.com / shiranzaray@gmail.com / +972 548072096
I love this painting so much that I had it shipped from Israel to New York. It arrived in perfect condition, and is even more beautiful in person. We hung it in our kitchen as a reminder to always keep Israel and its brave soldiers in our hearts and prayers.
Craig & Maayan Perlman NY,USA
Shiran created a masterpiece in real time and it is now a focal point for my client’s home. It’s a beautiful piece to treasure forever. I really appreciated Shirans expertise and professionalism. She painted and allowed the wedding to continue all around her still staying focused and painting her piece of art.
Batsheva Reinitz
Event Planner, Israel
A million thanks for the beautiful painting that is so pleasing to the eye and brings such fond memories for us!
Edward & Galia Zingman
NY, USA
Shiran was recommended by a friend and after seeing her impressive work online, I approached her to create a poster for my film. The process has been nothing by a wonderful experience, all due to Shiran’s tremendous and unique artistic talent but also, her great work ethic and a very personal dedication to the project. I couldn’t be happier with the poster she had created. I’ve been receiving many enthusiastic reaction to it. I hope we get to work together again in the future.
Wes Tomasz Cieśla
Director & Writer, NY, USA
Shiran, your painting moves us every time. The moments of our family trip to Italy preserved within a single painting were painted with talent and emotion, and is a unique family heirloom that has no second!
