Our Story…
Art has always been part of my home.
My father has been painting for decades — long before social media, online stores, or trends.
For him, painting was never a business. It was simply life.
Our house was filled with canvases, brushes, the smell of paint, and works leaning against every wall.
I grew up watching him paint, not because he had to — but because he couldn’t imagine doing anything else.
Over the years, hundreds of paintings were created.
Each one carries a moment, a feeling, a memory.
Not mass-produced.
Not designed for trends.
Just honest, original art.
For most of my life, I took a different path.
I built my own business and worked on the road every day, delivering medical equipment across the country.
But something kept pulling me back to the studio.
Back to the paintings.
Back to the story.
I realized these works deserved more than storage or a few local exhibitions.
They deserved real homes. Real walls. Real people connecting to them.
So I decided to build a bridge between my father’s art and the world.
Today, I personally curate, photograph, prepare, and ship every piece myself.
When you receive a painting, it comes directly from our family to your home.
This isn’t a print shop.
This isn’t factory-made wall décor.
And it’s not trend-based art.
Every piece you see here is:
Original
Created by hand
One of a kind (or limited edition)
Part of a lifetime body of work
When a painting is sold, it’s gone.
Just like real art should be.
My goal is simple:
To help you bring art into your home that feels personal, meaningful, and alive.
Something that starts conversations.
Something that stays with you for years.
Something that feels like it belongs.
Because art shouldn’t just fill a wall.
It should tell a story.
From our studio to your walls.
Thank you for becoming part of our legacy.
— Shalom Abayev.
Gedalia Abayev
Gedalia Abayev is an Israel-based artist, originally from the Republic of Dagestan in the North Caucasus. Working in the style of lyrical expressionism, he strives to capture emotions in their purest and most intense form. To him, emotions are ever-evolving—they originate from a single point and expand, both in depth and artistic expression. He perceives color as a language of emotions, where different shades unite to create a cohesive state of being.
His work is profoundly shaped by the interplay between his inner world and his perspective on external events. He views inspiration not as a personal possession but as a divine gift—a means to understand the world and explore the intricate interconnections of existence.
Gedalia’s artistic mission is to depict the land of Israel as the dwelling place of God. Through his paintings, he seeks to evoke in viewers a belief in a singular, benevolent force that governs the world—one that, in his eyes, resides in Israel.
Shalom Abayev
Shalom Abayev, founder of Abayev Art and the Etsy shop UniqueByShalom, is the promoter and art manager for artist Gedalia Abayev. For Shalom, this work goes far beyond managing art—it is about sharing stories, emotions, and truth without masks.
His mission is to serve as a bridge between his father’s art and the world, utilizing creativity not only to present the work but also to cultivate genuine connections with people. In promoting his father’s art, Shalom also shares his truth, creating a channel of communication and inspiration that transcends appearances and reaches people on a deeper, more human level.
