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Orna Ben-Shoshan's written work falls into two categories: articles and short essays published in magazines worldwide, and a new artist's book available on Amazon in hardcover (90 pages, large format) and Kindle editions. Both grow out of the same interests that drive her paintings — metaphysics, mysticism, and alternative philosophies.
Articles and Short Essays
According to the artist's website, her articles and short essays were published in magazines worldwide alongside her paintings. This means the writing and the visual work circulated together rather than as separate projects.
The subject matter reflects her long-standing study of:
- Metaphysics and mysticism
- The Kabbalah
- Alternative philosophies
The site describes her as sharing "wide and diverse knowledge" through these pieces, so they read as an extension of her thinking rather than as commentary on the paintings alone.
What to expect from the essays
The website frames her broader artistic mission as expanding consciousness and inspiring new ways of thinking. Her metaphysical work is also described as infusing "deep spiritual experience with subtle humor" — a combination worth keeping in mind if you go looking for the essays, since it suggests they are not dry philosophical texts.
The New Artist's Book
The most concrete item currently available is her new artist's book, listed on Amazon in two formats:
| Format | Details |
|---|---|
| Hardcover | 90 pages, large book |
| Kindle edition | Digital version |
The site does not list a price, publication date, or publisher for either edition. To check current availability and cost, look the title up directly on Amazon.
Which format to choose
- Hardcover — the better fit if you want the paintings reproduced at size; the site specifically notes it is a large book, which matters for an artist's book where image detail is the point.
- Kindle edition — reasonable if you mainly want the text and are reading on a tablet or large screen, though image-heavy art books are usually a compromise on smaller devices.
Where the Writing Fits in Her Work
The site describes Orna Ben-Shoshan as an autodidact artist for the past 30 years, with work exhibited in numerous locations across the USA, Europe, and Israel. Her stated major motivation is to share her visions with others. The writing serves that same goal in a different medium — the paintings carry the visions, the essays and book carry the reasoning and context behind them.
If you are trying to understand the ideas behind the paintings rather than just view them, the published essays and the Amazon book are the two routes the website itself points to.