Dalia Segal Notkin

I have been working in the field of optics for 47 years. I guide my clients with care and dedication, ensuring I bring them the latest innovations in the industry. Alongside my professional work, I have been painting for many years. I was once part of a group of Arab and Jewish women who painted together under the name "Olive Tree" . The WIZO organization sponsored the group, and our paintings were exhibited both in Israel and abroad. My creative process begins with a photographer's eye; I set out to capture moments that speak to me—landscapes, animals, light, or a small detail that catches my attention. I then take that photograph and translate it onto canvas through painting. In this way, two worlds converge in my work. Photography captures a real, precise moment exactly as the eye saw it, while painting infuses it with soul, texture, and personal interpretation. The result is a piece born of reality that evolves into something far more emotional and personal.