Chesed
by Marlene Burns
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$1,800
Dimensions
30.000 x 24.000 x 1.500 inches
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Title
Chesed
Artist
Marlene Burns
Medium
Painting - Mixed Media On Canvas
Description
The Hebrew word, Chesed, is often defined as loving kindness.
According to Kabbalah, it is one of ten sefirot: emanations or qualities of G-d.
In this visual expression, the word Chesed is approached from a mystical perspective.
‘Peace and Love’ and ‘Be Kind’ are not new concepts. They have ancient roots.
The Jewish prayer for peace is Oseh Shalom Bimromav...
“May He who makes peace on high, create peace for us and all of Israel and we say Amen.”
Daily services as well as the Kaddish prayer, end with this powerful petition.
Thinking about the meaning of these words begs the question, “What peace does G-d make in the heavens?” There is a Midrash that tells us G-d keeps peace between the angels Michael and Gabriel.
Michael represents Chesed while Gabriel represents Gevurah (strength, discipline, judgment).
Keeping the peace between these two attributes creates a balanced union.
The sefirot have assigned colors and signs.
Chesed is white, represented by water. Gevurah is red, represented by fire.
G-d uses a third attribute, Tiferet (beauty, balance) to create peace between the two.
Tiferet is purple and is physically placed between them as mediator.
Look closely and you will see a scale with Chesed and Gevurah and their colors/signs evenly balanced. Tiferet forms the base of the scale.
Design-wise, the flames of fire and waves of water are aesthetically similar.
Color-wise, the blues from the water and the reds from the fire create the purple of Tiferet.
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