“His diligence in attending to each and every detail amazed me. I was deeply impressed by the mental and physical investment that he put into the entire creative process. He creates a new environment within and utilizing the existing environment, while demonstrating an uncommon sensitivity. Kidron not only takes care to avoid disturbing the balance created by the earth, but even reinforces and invigorates that balance.”
Ahikam Seri
“Perfection. Serenity. It is difficult to remain indifferent to the artist’s creations.”
Assaf Shmueli
“A prodigious artistic accomplishment.”
Shlomi Katbi , Israel Police Major General (res.)
“The Joshua bin Nun monument is a direct link between a people and its land.”
Vered Kelner
“His delicate and respectful touch in mute stone stimulates its ability to speak.”
Rabbi Yehuda Maly, Co-founder and Executive Vice President
“Harmony and power. He has given new meaning to the ancient stones from the Land of Israel.”
Efrat Alter
“Provides spiritual inspiration, creates very impressive monuments, and uses historical events to help us understand the divine context of our people’s sensitivity to the Land of Israel.”
Former IDF Chief Military Rabbi Brigadier General Avichai Rontzki
“Kidron’s unique work in stone arouses wonder and deep feeling in everyone who sees it.”
Dr. Aryeh Rotenberg, Kfar Etzion Field School
“Virtuoso artistry. Proper use of stone, earth, wood, and mountain. With faith and creativity, he creates glorious and stunning art works that captivate the critics.”
Lilian Zitman, director
“Assaf is leading us to a winepress from 3300 years ago by recreating it, and to a beautiful stone monument that he built in memory of Joshua bin Nun.”
Yair Lapid, 'Yedioth Ahronot'
“The artist learned about the man’s life, and created a striking memorial wall of stone, metal, and glass. The wall reflects that character and qualities of our loved one, with all of the nuances involved. He did this in a way that touches our souls whenever we look at his creation. His behavior was extraordinary, pleasant, amiable, courteous, sensitive, and above all modest.”
HaRimon Synagogue, Hashmonaim
“The work of an artist that exemplifies love of the land and an authentic bond with it. He has found a constructive and long-lasting way to anchor the Jewish people in its historical roots.”
Yoav Sorek, ‘Makor Rishon’
