Art
MaAriv Aravim by Isaac Brynjegard-Bialik
- Item Number
- 483
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Sold
- 245 USD to Tobin
- Number of Bids
- 24 - Bid History
Item Description
"MaAriv Aravim" is the nighttime prayer that praises God for bringing on the evening, for ordering the stars and the planets, for the cycle of the seasons and the immutable processes of the universe. We praise God for keeping the heavenly bodies spinning in their orbits, and the papercut is designed to reflect these orbits. At the center is a hamsa, an ancient symbol of heavenly protection, with a mystical eye in the center backed with words from the prayer itself.
The hamsa can be seen as a representation of the hand of God, rolling
light into darkness and darkness into light. The piece is composed of various space-related and dark-toned comics, to convey a sense of the evening. One of the main comic book heroes used in the background is Cloak, who harnesses the power of darkness to fight evil alongside his partner Dagger. The piece also features some comic captions which are recontextualized to explore God’s role and presence in the universe.
Bid now for this unique giclée print (16 x 20 unframed).
Comics used:
DC Universe #0 (2008)
Batman #700 (2010)
Cloak and Dagger #1 and #2 (1985)
Cloak and Dagger: Predator and Prey (1988)
Cloak and Dagger — Spider Island #1 (2011)
Flash #1 — Brightest Day (2010)
Green Lantern #45 (2009)
JSA Classified #24 — Dr. Mid-Nite (2007)
The Legion #24 (2003)
R.E.B.E.L.S. #10 (2010)
Silver Surfer #2 (1987)
Strange Tales Featuring Cloak and Dazzler #9 (1987)
Thor #400 — DeFalco (Feb 1989)
My work is made of clean lines and patterns, sinuous shapes and sharp
fields of color and small intimate spaces. My backgrounds incorporate watercolor, comic books, and cut-up pieces from holy books destined for ritual burial.
Item Special Note
Item will be available for pick up the week of March 11, 2013 at the BHDS location of the winning bidder. Details to be announced after online auction closes.
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