Return to Zion Surrealism Painting is available as a reproduction on canvas and metal in 2 options: limited and open edition.
– Limited edition on canvas comes hand embellished, framed, numbered and signed by Alex Levin. This edition is limited to only 25 signed prints that ever will be published. This makes it more unique and collectable. Once that specific print run sells out, there will be no other editions of that image made by the artist.
– Open edition available on canvas or metal. Canvas comes fully framed and has a traditional, classic look. Metal edition made from high-quality aluminum. It has a modern and contemporary look. Reflects light and enhances the colors in the artwork.
Both the limited and open editions are ready-to-hang wall art. The canvas reproduction arrives beautifully stretched and elegantly framed to add a touch of sophistication to your space, ready for hanging on your wall.
Each reproduction is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, ensuring that you receive an original and authentic piece of art.
Please see more information regarding the limited and open edition reproductions HERE
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Original Oil Painting available here
This painting is a profound metaphor for the
Jewish people’s journey through exile, struggle, and ultimate rebirth. At the center stands a chess king, crowned not with a symbol of power but with a bird’s nest, representing grandeur that has faded into history. This king embodies the empires—Babylon, Rome, and others—that exiled the Jewish people from their land. Though these empires have long since crumbled, a new life emerges on the ruins they left behind. The nest atop the king symbolizes hope and the renewal of life, even on the remnants of past destruction.
The seagull carrying a key in its beak calls us to unlock the door to home, to the place where our history began. The key represents the promise of return, the restoration of what was lost, and the transition from exile to redemption. Beneath the king lies a shattered crown, a poignant reminder of the
destruction of the Temple. Yet, beside it, there is an egg—a universal symbol of new beginnings and life’s resilience. Even in the aftermath of devastation, the promise of rebirth remains.
The stormy sea reflects the chaos of the Jewish diaspora, centuries of wandering and persecution, where the Jewish people were scattered across the globe. But this storm is not the end—it is merely the backdrop against which the journey unfolds. Rays of light breaking through the turbulent sky offer hope and a vision of a brighter future awaiting those who return.
The scattered chess pieces, broken and submerged in the sea, represent fallen empires that once dominated the world but have since vanished. Amidst the ruins, small shoots and trees begin to grow—symbols of Israel’s rebirth, of life taking root once again in the Promised Land.
The birds nesting on the chess pieces embody the Jewish people, who, despite exile and persecution, have always found a way to rebuild and return to their homeland. They soar above the waves, carrying symbols of life and hope, embodying freedom and the enduring connection to their roots.
This artwork is rich in symbols, each telling a story of resilience and faith. It is not merely a tale of suffering but a celebration of a people who have transformed hardship into strength and tragedy into hope. “Return to Zion” reminds us that, despite the storms of history, we will always find our way back home—to Jerusalem, to Israel, to the heart of our identity.
