Dear People, There has been a great shift in my work and in my life. Here is what has been happening– On November 15th, wIth less than 72 hours left on my Kickstarter Campaign I miraculouly received this email from the Dalai Lama’s assistant: At that point we still…
Hello Everybody, Last week I began making cardboard mock-ups of the Torah Crown you all helped fund on the Kickstarter. Here are some pictures of the process: Initial sketch…
Hello Everybody, After the His Holiness Dalai Lama endorsed the artwork, I had the courage to send the proposal– Art for Prayer and Peace: A Bridge to Oneness to His Holiness Pope Francis. Today I received a letter on his behalf saying that, “He appreciates the devoted sentiments which prompted this throughtful presentation.” and “The Holy Father gives the assurance…
Hi Everybody, Work on the Oneness Project has been coming along splendidly. I have made a second cardboard mock-up of the Japanese Shin Torah Crown and tested it on 3 Torahs. It fits great! So, I was able to purchase the copper sheet and gold leaf. I’ll start the copper work soon– and will hopefully be posting some videos of…
Hello everyone, I’ve been so grateful to have the privilege to make this amazing piece of art– that will bring more understanding and compassion to the world! This BLOG post is all about the process of making the art. So expect lots of pictures. Last I updated you, the paper mock ups fit on the Torah and I had ordered the…
Hello Everyone! I have great news to share about ‘Art for Prayer and Peace: A Bridge to Oneness’! We are now fiscally sponsored. What this means is any donations to the project are tax deductible! I will also be able to apply for grants and money from foundations to support the creation of this art project. Check out my fiscal…
Last Sunday, when I was in my neighborhood– the Oceanview District of San Francisco– walking my dog Zev, I passed the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church– which had just finished a service. I could tell because lots of upbeat people were coming out of the church and jovially socializing. Now– David, Kaleb and I had attended a church service there about two years…
Hello everyone, Wonderful news! I have two pieces in an upcoming interfaith art exhibition called “We Are the Bridge” at the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California in Oakland CA, from May 3 – 30th. Here are the pieces I have in the show. Click each picture for more information about the work. Lotus Flower Shabbat Candle Holders …
Art for Prayer and Peace: A Bridge to Oneness is a three room art exhibit that is meant to inspire compassion among a diverse audience. I was continually inspired on a trip to Japan– and so the first room is dedicated to the ways that Judaism (with some Christianity) mesh with the spiritual teachings of Japan. One day, I was…
Hi Everybody, After an almost two month break, I got back to work on the Shin Torah Crown. It took a few days, and at some points two torches, but I managed to get those suckers soldered! This four part hollow form is one of the most technically challenging pieces I’ve ever made. I’ve loved every minute of it. Here’s…
Today was one of those lucky days when I remembered to sieze the moment. The morning began unceremoniously — I was doing inventory and packing boxes to my upcoming show and speaking engagmement at the NewCAJE6 Conference: Re-inventing Jewish Education for the 21st Century— when I suddenly realized today is one of those days that I could have uninterupted time…
This summer Jewish Family and Children’s Services provided me with an intern named Avidan Novogrodsky-Godt. He is a high school student at the Ruth Asawa School of the Arts– in the film department. Among other office and show related tasks, I asked him to film his experiences with me and to create a short film of his choosing as the…