EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Alex Tubis, the real artist behind some of the most dramatic paintings in the Netflix hit series, Shtisel.

During the interview, Alex shared how he was selected to 'audition' for the behind-the-scenes role, and the surprise when they selected him for the series. As he was talking, the commonalities between Alex and the Akiva character played by Michael Aloni were clearly defined. He explained the deeper meaning behind the 'fire' in the portrait of Racheli in Season 3, and that he sought the counsel of his teacher, who suggested he brighten the flames in the background.