Kislev: Dissolve Loneliness, Affirm Life 11/05/2010
 151/4 x151/4 inches First Painting Kislev: Dissolve Loneliness, Affirm Life Kislev is the 9th Month in the Hebrew calendar. It is considered a month of dedication, as reflected in the celebration of the holiday of Chanukah when the Holy Temple was rededicated in Jerusalem. In my study I began by focusing on the sense of security and trust that comes from creating sacred space and on the energy of dedicating oneself to that creation. In nature, as in human life, this time of year is a time of darkness and of light returning in the darkness. It is a time in which the anxious nature of separation is palpable. The experience of feeling separation can lead to a sense of loneliness, and loneliness can take away from the joy of living, leading us to devalue the gift of life. In this quiet month of resting, of being in the darkness, a sense of tranquility can ultimately return. Security, trust and confidence are possible if we dissolve loneliness. With the work of this month, I dedicated myself to dissolving loneliness and affirming life. I committed to working from the belief that each of us can choose the sanctuary that comes from not to feeling separate, we can choose to know we are not alone. From this intention I created the painting Kislev: Dissolve Loneliness, Affirm Life CommentsRobin 11/05/2010 12:08pm
D'vorah, this is just beautiful. thank you for including me on your journey. Much love! Dodi 11/06/2010 10:57am
The spaciousness of your work has always resonated with me. It's good to be reminded to affirm life while the Earth's life force retreats for the winter. nechama 11/07/2010 8:57am
What a beautiful, expansive piece. You can really feel the heat in the heart of this painting. So powerful... Thank you for including me! The colors of light and darkness, cold and warmth speak to my heart of this time of my life and of the month of Kislev. Funny isn't it, how we all seem to be of one mind during these times of the Dark Moon (other times as well although these times so feel more intense.) Thank you for sharing the talent that the Holy One has given you and of course for sharing your soul. Kim Kelly 11/11/2010 4:58pm
My heart is so full of love and inspiration. The divine is working through you! Yael, I couldn't agree more with your words.. The wisdom of your creative is so vast, my soul sister... Your courage is to be recognized! This piece and your words are encouraging to my life force. So, I'm affirming life with you! In Love and Light... 04/25/2011 10:07am
These paintings are quite beautiful. Love the color, motion and warmth. Thanks for sharing them with me. - Jane (Dan's Mom) Leave a Reply |
