Alef
US$ 5,570
Overview
2011
Granite, Cast bronze on granite base
Edition of 3
Dimensions: 36.8cm (H) x 21.6cm (W) / 14.5" (H) x 8.5" (W)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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About the art
Artist statement
Joyce Steinfeld has taken each letter in the Hebrew Alphabet and have drawn it in her own style, making her own typestyle for the Hebrew Alphabet. Each letter also has symbolic meanings associated with it. This sculpture is about the letter Alef.
Alef is the first letter in the Hebrew Alphabet which is symbolic for the concept of God. It is a letter that has no sound. Having no sound is similar to the mind at Rest during meditation. In Kabbalistic lore, the Alef represents the primal force of energy before any form can be visualized. The Alef shape resembles an individual walking and possibly ready to act in the world. It represents the numerical value of one.
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Joyce Steinfeld
Born: 1950
Hometown: Los Gatos
Based in: Los Gatos, California USA
Joyce Steinfeld is best known for her sculpture and artwork, that empowers people to connect with their best self and live an aspiring and inspirational life, with healing love and happiness. My mature work started when I realized I could combine my spiritual interests with my artistic creations, and I …
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