The Chopped Liver River Band
Klezmer Band Affiliated with Congregation Shaarai Shomayim Lancaster PA
About the Artist...Martin Holt
We would like to thank the talented cartoonist, Martin Holt for his generosity in letting the band use his picture, THE BLUES, on this site and on our T-shirt. Any monies received from the sale of the T-shirt will be divided between Temple Shaarai Shamayim and one or more charitable organizations.
Martin Holt is a cartoonist. He looks at a normal situation then twists it in such a way that it becomes absurd - and very funny.Martin was born in London, where he trained as an architect. Later he moved to Israel where he now lives with his family. He spent some time in France and has, in his time, done many things including teaching at the Bezalel Academy of Art in Jerusalem. He has also been a part-time ambulance driver and went through the restaurant trade from washer-up to chef-de-cuisine. He played in a traditional jazz band and sang the blues. At one stage he even managed a riding school. He taught himself graphics and illustration- for a time he freelanced for IBM.
Martin also became involved in spiritual matters and is now a Master in both Shiatsu and Reiki. As he became more implicated in art he eventually came to the decision to give up architecture and become a professional cartoonist. In 1987 he opened his own gallery "Shadma” in Tel-Aviv.
Martin Holt’s work is well known internationally. He is represented in Europe and the USA, and has exhibited in Paris, Brussels, New-York, Toronto, London and Florida as well as at many international festivals.
Many of Martin's prints, including THE BLUES, can be seen and purchased through his web site www.Shadma.com . He can be reached through the site or by mail or phone at:
125 Rothschild Blvd, Tel Aviv, 65272
Phone: (972) 3-6850140 - Fax: (972) 3-6850145
Email: shadma@inter.net.il