Art and Autobiography: Holocaust Survivor Portraits by Nava Mentkow

Creator

Nava Mentkow

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Publication Date

8-31-2010

Abstract

Artist Nava Mentkow discusses creating painted portraits of Holocaust survivors, including reflections on portraying her grandparents and survivor Rosa Miller. Mentkow describes her artistic process, influences, and motivations, while Miller responds to viewing her completed portrait and reflects on her survival experience and its significance. The recording documents artistic practice, intergenerational memory, and personal responses connected to Holocaust survival.

Keywords

Holocaust Oral History Project, Holocaust Survivors, Judaism, Jews -- Poland, Jews -- Italy, Portrait painting, Modern art

Extent

00:10:31; 4 page transcript

Language

English

Was this content written or created while at USF?

Yes

Media Type

Video

Format

Digital Only

Recommended Citation

Mentkow, Nava, "Art and Autobiography: Holocaust Survivor Portraits by Nava Mentkow" (2010). USF Audiovisual Archives. 10.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_av/10