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SiriOm Singh presents Portrait Of A Warrior at Terracycle
What's Your Legacy Podcast
Yvette has a lively conversation with the vivacious Ayala Shimelman and her engaging husband, SiriOm Singh, about their newest venture, Cross Pollination Gallery in Lambertville, NJ. The couple has had multi-faceted careers and continue to enjoy a lifestyle of caring and bringing diverse groups of people together. Their art exemplifies their life and demonstrates the beauty of Cross Pollination.
Window of Opportunity
On most days in Lambertville you’ll find SiriOm Singh working on his latest project in front of his gallery on North Union Street. In the high heat of the summer or the frigid temperatures of the winter, you are more likely to find him than not.
An abstract impressionist utilizing special layering technique, primarily with a pallet knife, SiriOm has become a part of the fabric of what makes Lambertville special. Opening his first gallery 5 years ago on Bridge Street, SiriOm moved to a larger location just a few years later. Read More...
This Artist Never Knows What the End Will Look Like
Fiber artist Ayala Shimelman believes in “good accidents.” After all, it was after splattering cooking oil on her favorite dress in 1982 that she covered the stain with embroidery, beginning a 40-year calling.
What’s more, her day job as an occupational therapist led her to painter-musician-yoga instructor SiriOm Singh, her life partner since 1994, when she replaced him at a job.
The Tel Aviv-born Shimelman no longer works as a therapist, but she and Singh now run the Crosspollination Gallery in Lambertville, New Jersey, where both have ample space to display and sell their creations. Read More...
"Nearly everyday I walk past Cross Pollination Gallery and always get a warm greeting from SiriOm as he works on his latest painting. And every time I get a little bit more pep in my step. If you haven’t stopped by to watch this incredible artist work, stop everything. You will be absolutely amazed watching his paintings come alive."
- Lambertville Life
"Beautiful art. Lovely owners who are happy to share their insights and passion around their art. Both of you are very pleasant and real. Thank you for sharing your time with Jeff and I."
- Sarah H.
"So gratefull to meet both of you! I appreciate your work, talent, warmth and loving vibe. I will text you a picture of your beautiful painting in my home once I am able to put it up on the wall. Thank you for sharing your story and your bright radiant light."
- Blessings, Sharon F
"My brother and I had such a wonderful experience meeting you two and enjoying all your artwork. Personable, interesting conversations, great art by both of you. Thank you for helping us make a great memory."
- Paula B
"Friendly, artistic owners who really care about making the world a more beautiful place."
- Deirdre D
"I had an excellent experience! I will recommend your wonderful gallery to my friends. Thank you for sharing your story with me!"
- Sandie W.
"So lovely to meet you both! Like a breath of fresh air to know that there are still some extremely talented artists out there! I hope I can stop by again soon! Thank you for the warm welcome! It's very rare these days. "
-Gary K
"When putting a painting in your home or office you need to see what effect does it bring into your life?, What energy change will it bring? With Ayala Shimelman and SiriOm Singh you are in for a blessing. Their painting are full of love, beauty and spiritually uplifting, just look at any of their art and see what happens to your heart.
- Noam Y
"I had an excellent experience! I will recommend your wonderful gallery to my friends. Thank you for sharing your story with me!"
- Sandie
"When I first moved here, the first person I met on the streets of Lambertville was my (now) friend, SiriOm. He was so welcoming, and so kind and helpful, and made me feel right at home. He is extremely talented and gifted, and truly one of a kind. If you're ever in Lambertville, stop by and see SiriOm and his amazing work!"
- Jessica
"Overall very pleasant experience. Fantastic art by two talented artists."
- John
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Step inside Cross Pollination Gallery, on North Union Street in Lambertville, and you’re bound to sense the kinetic energy between the artist-couple proprietors—Ayala Shimelman, an Israeli, and SiriOm Singh, a Philadelphian—who are from worlds apart yet artistically simpatico.
“We affect each other’s choices of material and expression, even though we do very different art,” Shimelman says. “SiriOm paints and I work with fibers, but still, you can look at our work and you can see the ...”
Singh finishes her sentence: “... mutual influence with each other’s styles and colors.”
That’s how it is with Shimelman and Singh—where one ends, the other begins.
"I’m not crazy about labels and such. But what I do know is that he’s a great artist and inspiration for other artists. His work transcends all boundaries of life, which is what great art is supposed to do.
- Josh L
"Ayala Shimelman's collages are brilliant. "Cloud.", and "Creation"... The way she creates these prisms of mixed media on fabric leaves me fulfilled, in thought, sensuality...l. love her monochromatic color of silk fabric and silk threads. They're enticingly soft, clean, but they belie the depth of her work.. So talented, she is. Can you tell I'm a huge
fan!!!"
- Doreen D
"Can’t thank our dear friends SiriOm Singh and Ayala Shimelman at Cross Pollination Gallery enough for their wonderful hospitality and for sharing their amazing talents with us and the girls. Your gallery is stunning. Your welcome is warm. Your patience was second to none. And your generosity of sharing your gifts with us is humbling. If anyone is ever in the area, stop in. You won’t be disappointed."
- Andrew P
"Two wonderful and amazingly talented artists in their gorgeous Lambertville New Jersey Gallery on the Delaware River. No visit to Lambertville is complete without stopping at their Gallery. See their beautiful creations on FB but stop in and make the trip there. Ayala’s fiber collages and fiber Jewelry are truly breathtaking."
- Robert H
“SiriOm and Ayala bring beauty, joy and meaning to everything they do; Cross Pollination Gallery is no exception! Here you’ll find SiriOm’s serene and vibrant paintings alongside Ayala’s stunning textile art and jewelry; all of this beauty in one place is a delight!”
- Kate W
"Had a great time watching SiriOm’s demonstration of his painting technique. Thank you SiriOm and Ayala. You two are awesome."
-Marty M
"If there is a way to share joy, you’ll find it at Cross Pollination Gallery in the creative expressions of SiriOm and Ayala. Treat yourselves."
- Rita R.G
“The two artists have created a haven of artistry in their gallery. When you look at SiriOm’s paintings you begin to see that regardless if they are depicting something or not, they are all rhythmic expressions of intellect through a medium. Ayala uses all sorts of threads and yarns to weave her magic on canvas.”
- Amy C
“SiriOm’s work is both visually stunning and emotionally thought provoking. Ayala’s jewelry is tangible, profound and have a multitude of layers and texture. She radiates beauty from her heart to her hands.”
- David L
“Your gallery is a wonderful place for someone to experience your paintings. It makes you feel like you are sitting in a friend's living room.”
- Ron S
“Beautiful art for all ages and souls!”
- Gretchen C
“Beautiful paintings by SiriOm and textile art and jewelry by Ayala. It was a pleasure to meet both of them. I hope to return for art talks and classes.”
- Lynn M
“Great art from two beautiful people!!!”
- Jose T
“You add more vibrance to our already vibrant community! “
- Naomi D
“Loving SiriOm’s beautiful work on my walls, makes me so happy!”
- Maria C
“Exquisite one of a kind art and jewelry.”
- Zaakiya G
