In this intimate conversation, artist Shira Barzilay opens up about turning to creation amid Israel’s ongoing challenges, evolving from fashion illustrator to a multifaceted creator whose work flirts with ideas across mediums. She shares how intuition guides her, why consistency on social media shaped her voice, and how art became a lifeline for healing collective trauma. A story of resilience, authenticity, and the courage to keep creating—no matter the noise.

⏰ Timestamps ⏰

00:00 🎬 Teaser

01:02 – 👨‍👧 Who is Shira Barzilay, and how did a diplomat’s daughter become a global artist?

02:20 – ✈️ How does moving across South Africa, the US, and Israel shape an artist’s perspective?

03:50 – 👩‍🎨 What does it mean to be a doodler at heart, flirting with the feminine figure across every medium?

05:17 – 🌊 Why treat the entire world as one giant canvas—and how does that break mental limitations?

07:07 – 📱 How did Instagram become her true art education and daily practice ground?

11:35 – 📖 What happens when you shift from static posts to emotional daily narratives?

14:59 – 🌅 Where does true inspiration live when geography gives way to moods and new tools?

17:49 – 🛡️ How does living through war and global backlash reshape an artist’s soul and work?

23:39 – ❤️ What role does art play in processing collective trauma and finding resilience?

28:00 – 🏊 What unexpected canvases is Shira turning into art right now?

33:54 – 🔮 In a world blurring real and virtual, how do you stay authentic and steer your own path?

37:04 – 🛤️ What timeless advice would Shira give emerging artists in the digital age? I

n times of uncertainty, how do you stay committed to your creative voice without compromise?

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