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seek out those fundamental values which are the root foundations

of all civilizations. and like the nomadic people of all time the urge

to travel has dominated my life and during these travels Joanne,

myself and our children tala and anton have been able to meet the

local people, to relate to them and they have shared with us some

of their customs, their pleasures and their hopes.

during this tour I was fortunate to be able to locate over this last

winter in the Middle East where we resided in Jerusalem; one of

the most ancient centers of civilization from which has evolved

some of the most important groups of people and thought ever

produced - where christianity, Judaism and Mohammedanism all

share the basic concepts and the seat of its origin.

the mystical and historical quality of Jerusalem with its varied

structural background dating back to historical times is a fascinating

reality. It is my hope that it has been possible for me to capture

some of these qualities on canvas.

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