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Chasing the wind II
(Nova Color Landscape)
2021
Search query: Pessimism
Screen capture: iPhone 6S, Google image search, November 26, 2015 at 9:44 PM, Beverly Hills, California
32 X 58-1/2 inches
Nova Color on gesso on cotton over poplar frame
Mezuzah affixed reverso
Enamel, gold leaf, leaf from a money plant, steel wool, Identi pen ink on vellum (Goy klafs), synthetic hair from used vintage duster (Lydia’s Mom’s house), THC infused jelly wrapped in cellophane, charred sage, a dab of Perfume Salvador Dali-Paris, 6 wooden beads and a tassel.
Signed reverso
Screen capture. (Original file. Screen capture: iPhone 6S, Google image search, November 26, 2015 at 9:44 PM, Beverly Hills, California)
Chasing the wind II (Nova Color Landscape) 32 X 58-1/2 inches
2021
Mezuzah and contents
Mezuzah mounted to reverse of canvas. Enamel, gold leaf, 6 wooden beads and a tassel.
2 Goy klafs for the Oldis family. Ink on vellum, 2021 (Mezuzah content)
Content of mezuzah. Leaf from a money plant, steel wool, Identi-pen ink on vellum (Goy klafs), synthetic hair from a used vintage duster (Lydia’s Mom’s house), THC infused jelly wrapped in cellophane, charred sage, a dab of Perfume Salvador Dali-Paris, 6 wooden beads and a tassel.
Symbolism and meaning of mezuzah and content:
Mezuzah (Decorative case): Hidden from view the mezuzah symbolizes a longer and richer life and protects its content that was made with specific and special intent for the receiver. (The Oldis Family)
Gold leaf crack decoration: Represents the value of positive intention from what can be perceived as negative.
Leaf from Lydia’s money plant: The pulled leaf from Lydia’s live plant in West Hartford, represents prosperity and the gift of good faith.
Steel wool: The steel wool is a metaphor for grit and protects against ill will.
2 Goy Klafs: Hand written with an artist designed codex is meant to be given and written and not read. The 2 scrolls contain automatic writing about unconditional love, support, and prayer.
Synthetic hair from a used vintage duster (Lydia’s Mom’s house in West Hartford, Connecticut): The dust and particles of a home’s history that has been cleansed. The clipped hair pile represents the a clean psychic house.
THC infused jelly wrapped in cellophane: Good energy and sweetness
Charred sage: Wishes you all strength and wisdom when needed most.
A dab of Perfume Salvador Dali-Paris: This vintage scented oil represents the surrealism of day to day life.
6 wooden beads: Six. Known as the perfect number, represents the symbol of harmony inherent with the soul and marriage. It also provides the tools to make the magical sign of the Star of David which is the embodiment of the phrase “as above, so below”
The wooden beads: Stand for creativity and liberty.
The tassel: Vintage reclaimed material. (Decorative)
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Chasing Wind 1, Single stage urethane on gesso on cotton, over aluminum stretchers, 96 X 56 inches, 2016
Exhibition History: Intervals, solo Exhibition at Moran Bondaroff, Los Angeles, California (2107), NADA New York w/ Moran Bondaroff (2017), Spring Place, Beverly Hills, California (2019)
Chasing Wind 2, Single stage urethane on gesso on cotton, over aluminum stretchers, 96 X 56 inches, 2016
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