Art for Prayer and Peace: A Bridge to Oneness – Synopsis Here’s a brief overview of the art installation that I am working to create. This summer I will post blog entries and videos describing each exhibit in the installation. Then in October I will be launching a Kickstarter to help fund the fine metal work that I will be…
To my dear clients, I am embarking on an amazing project that has been on my mind for more than 10 years– in fact it is a coming together of a lot of my life experiences rolled into an art installation. In the following video, I will introduce my path towards this work. Future blog posts will describe each…
The evolution of my artwork starts with the creation of mezuzahs. In this next BLOG post and video I explain the traditional spiritual use of the mezuzah and why you don’t need to be Jewish to have one. The mezuzah will be included in the Art for Prayer and Peace exhibit. The Mezuzah: The word mezuzah means doorpost.…
Some people might think that creating Jewish jewelry is exclusionary and that such pieces are only appropriate for Jewish people to adorn themselves with. “Oh, I see: this is Jewish, right?” I sometimes get from passerbys at art fairs and festivals who then, scrunching their noses, feel uncertain about engaging in symbols not immediately familiar to them. Yes, my jewelry…
Dear Friends, This post describes the way the Art for Prayer and Peace: A Bridge to Oneness will open– through a stylized shinto gate with a mezuzah. Read on, and refer to the video for more information. With Love,
Dear Friends, This post and video describes the ideas behind the Shin Torah Crown and subsequent Hebrew Shin Torah Crown and Breast Plate.
To My Dear Clients, Here’s your chance to help create this community of peace with me. SUPPORT THIS ART BY CLICKING HERE! Here’s some more information about the project: Why make this art? As a granddaughter of Holocaust Survivors, I have dedicated my life to creating a more peaceful world. Metal art objects have become a vehicle for me…
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…