Art piece, Mezzuzah 1, by artist Philip Levine.
Philip C Levine, age 73 of Stratford, Connecticut died September 14, 2020. His beloved wife Linda, also an artist and teacher is currently a student of Sara Aldouby's - she was inspired by Sara's participation in Shoah Memorial and has donated 6 pieces that Philip made.
Phil was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He obtained his BS and MS from the University of Bridgeport, and taught fine arts, ceramics, yearbook, newspaper and stage design for 34 years, 33 of them at Harding High School in Bridgeport. He also taught at Merkaz Hebrew High School. A born and gifted teacher, after his retirement he continued teaching sculpture and welding at the Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven and through after-school programs. Phil exhibited his work widely in Connecticut, most recently installing two large sculptures at RD Scinto Corporate Park and at the Shakespeare Theater grounds in Stratford.
The Giant Menorah honoring survivor Kurt Hersher, was made by this artist, Phil Levine (& commissioned by his school mate, Bobby Scinto.)