Sharon Stone became emotional while discussing her painting of Jerusalem amid the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The multi-talented star, 65, was showcasing her artwork at an exhibition titled “Welcome To My Garden” at the C. Parker Gallery in Greenwich, CT when she burst into tears over a painting inspired by her trip to Israel .
“It’s just a very difficult moment,” she told Extra on Saturday, referring to the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 and Israel’s heavy bombing of Gaza in response.
“I went to the Western Wall in Jerusalem,” she continued, recalling her trip to the Israeli capital. “And you can write your prayer on a small piece of paper – and I prayed for peace and hung it on the wall.”
Breaking down in tears, the Golden Globe winner went on to say she was “quite touched” that the artwork – a surreal painting of bright colors – was being shown in the gallery “while the Hamas attack is taking place.”
Emotional tribute: Sharon Stone became emotional while discussing her painting of Jerusalem amid the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Inspired: “I paint a lot.” I, I love it. “I meditate a bit, you could say a prayer, which I do because I believe the spirit speaks to me when I paint.” Conflict: The 65-year-old star just showcased her artwork in a new exhibition titled “Welcome To My Garden” as she burst into tears over a painting inspired by her trip to Israel
She added: “That’s why I painted Jerusalem, because when you ask for peace, you’re asking someone not to kill a stranger’s child… and imagining that you’re achieving something.”
“It’s a heavy subject, but you just can’t say that a stranger’s child is your enemy.”
Since the terrorist organization Hamas attacked Israel, the death toll, including civilians and children, has risen to 4,000 on both sides.
Sharon concluded, “And at what size, at what size do we decide to be hateful?” So it almost doesn’t highlight the turmoil, but really just the desire for peace and the desire for prayer.”
The Israeli government has since launched a full-scale retaliation for the airstrikes on Gaza, stopping the flow of food, water, fuel and medicine to the area.
The Casino actress also described how she has thrown herself into her new artistic endeavors, claiming that she often paints for up to 17 hours a day.
“I paint a lot. I, I love it. I meditate a little, you could say a prayer, which I do because I believe the spirit speaks to me when I paint.
“It’s very similar to my acting. “I feel like I’m a facilitator for something and it’s my job to be a worthy facilitator.”
Prayer for Peace: “I went to the wall in Jerusalem,” she continued, recalling her trip to the Israeli capital. “And you can write your prayer on a small piece of paper – and I prayed for peace and hung it on the wall.” Reason: She added: “That’s why I painted Jerusalem, because when you ask for peace, you’re asking someone “Not killing a stranger’s child… and imagining yourself accomplishing something.” New hobby: The Casino actress also described how she has thrown herself into her new craft, claiming that she often spends up to 17 hours on day paints
Sharon said she has become such an enthusiastic artist during the pandemic.
“Suddenly there was this fantastic period of isolation where I was able to spend so much time with my children and cook and paint and be creative. We loved it and it was very inspiring for my family.” It became a slight obsession.
But she won’t be trading the audition for a paintbrush any time soon.
“I am someone who at a certain point made the decision to stop trading unless I believed it was something valuable.”
“So if I am approached with something that has meaning to me, I will do it.”