Think Good: The Lubavitcher Rebbe

Artistic Description

Think Good, It Will Be Good is a vibrant digital portrait paying homage to the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, a spiritual leader revered for his teachings on faith, positivity, and personal responsibility. Set against an explosion of color, graffiti-style text, and layered symbolism, the work radiates energy and hope.

The background is alive with recurring motifs—Shalom (peace) in multiple forms, Stars of David, Hebrew and English scripts—all contributing to a spiritual street-art atmosphere. At the center, the Rebbe's intense gaze anchors the chaos with serene authority. His famous quote, “Think good, it will be good,” is boldly stamped like a call to inner transformation. The use of stencil aesthetics, urban textures, and digital layering invites viewers into a dialogue between tradition and modern expression.

Artistic Influences

• Pop Art & Street Art – Echoes of Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Banksy are evident in the vibrant layering, spray-paint textures, and typographic punches.

• Neo-Judaica – This work redefines traditional Jewish portraiture through a modern, expressive lens, part of a growing movement to bring spirituality into contemporary visual culture.

• Chassidic Mysticism Meets Urban Culture – The blend of Hasidic imagery with graffiti and street symbolism bridges spiritual legacy and 21st-century aesthetics.

• Typography as Voice – Words are not just read but felt—painted, scratched, repeated—like a mantra or street sermon.

• Digital Collage & Mixed Media – A fusion of photography, digital painting, and hand-style calligraphy creates a visually layered experience that mirrors the Rebbe's depth and global reach.