This book uses Hebrew translations of relational poetry from commentary in the Mishnah, an important Judaic religious text. When opened, the hand-shaped pages take on a tree-like form, reflecting the title, a maxim of Rabbi Hillel, a famous Jewish leader who lived in Jerusalem during the time of King Herod. Each word, cut from the hand-shaped pages cast shadows on the other pages. Images of eyes look out to the reader. 12”x9”x2”, 2006, Indian hand-made paper, hand-cut lettering, acrylic, beads in a custom clamshell box. One-of-a-kind. $2000.

Miriam Schaer
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