REPAIRING THE WORLD: CONTEMPORARY RITUAL ART

For centuries, artists have created beautiful and functional works of ceremonial art designed for use on specific Jewish holidays or rituals. Contemporary artists have used these traditional forms as starting points, while creating fresh and innovative designs that reflect the world in which they are working.

Repairing the World: Contemporary Ritual Art showcases works by thirteen artists investigating a wide range of present-day issues. Many of the artists focus on feminist themes creating objects that celebrate women’s oft-neglected roles in Jewish history and in general society. Other artists explore anti-Semitism, poverty and political conflict.

Artists represented in Repairing the World include Helène Aylon, Harriette Estel Berman, Zoya Cherkassky, Janet Dash, Lillian Elliott, Neil Goldberg, Phyllis Handler, Cary Leibowitz, Richard Meier, Gilda Pervin, Lucy Puls, Laurel J. Robinson, and Melissa Shiff.