ABOUT KAVANAH ARTS
Kavanah Arts was founded by Artist and Educator Yehoshua Hooper, whose work delves into the power of visual language to express profound spiritual concepts and human experiences. Rooted in Torah, Midrash, Kabbalah, Chassidus, and Jewish mystical lore, his illustrations are inspired by deep learning and studying. Yehoshua's process is guided by the Hebrew concept of Kavanah— intention and focused manifestation— imbuing each piece with a sacred purpose. His art seeks to capture and reveal mystical insights, creating visual guides that evoke devotion, curiosity, and joy and can also serve as teaching tools to unlock layers of meaning and connection.
YEHOSHUA HOOPER
Founder // Artist, Educator, Consultant
Yehoshua Hooper is a distinguished Artist and Educator whose work has been exhibited in New York and Jerusalem. He holds a BA in International Affairs and Jewish Studies from the University of Colorado at Boulder and an MA in Jewish Education, Nonprofit Development, and Art Education at the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) in New York City, where he also participated in the esteemed artist residency program under the mentorship of artist Tobi Kahn. His experience at JTS and work with the Jewish Museum solidified his unique approach to intertwining Torah study and the arts into impactful programs and workshops.
While in Jerusalem, Yehoshua expanded his educational repertoire at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, earning a certification in experiential education and leading community studio workshops in Nachloat and the hills of Ein Kerem. His expertise extends to directing art programs and training Jewish art educators in his signature methodology.
