The Renton Municipal Arts Commission is presenting a  local artist team comprised of Chaim Bezalel and Yonnah Ben Levy who combine photography and painting in the form of rice paper scrolls mounted on linen.

The exhibit will be on display through Dec. 5 at Carco Theatre.  The public can attend the artist reception on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m., to view the art and meet the artist.

Shortly after meeting more than 20 years ago, the Bezalel-Levy collaboration began.  In a staged process, the artists work with themes, subjects, compositions, colors and techniques, with one leading the other at different times.

In the Bezalel-Levy relationship, the photographer submits to having his composition painted over, sometimes obscured, and the painter is content to paint the partner’s image.  In many of the paintings, the underlying photograph shows through in some areas, or the frame of the photograph is maintained.

In the past several years Bezalel-Levy, as they jointly sign, have had their work selected for a dozen health care facilities including several in Washington state, New York City, Denver, and Houston.  To view more of their work, visit www.stanwoodhouse.com.

Carco Theatre, adjacent to the Renton Community Center, is located at 1717 Maple Valley Highway at the intersection of I-405 and Maple Valley Highway. Theatre hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with additional viewing on show nights. Please contact the theatre for show times at 425-430-6706.