Midrash

This painting is part of a series of Bereshit/Genesis paintings.

“May we turn to our ancient mothers and let their love, courage and strength hold and guide us.”

This painting is part of a series of Bereshit/Genesis paintings.

This painting is part of a new series of Bereshit paintings by artist Etja Ruth.

This painting is part of a series of visual midrash (sacred commentary) on the first Book of the Bible, Bereshit | Genesis.

A new lens on creation, through relationship rather than separation.

This painting is part of a series of visual midrash (sacred commentary) on the first Book of the Bible, Bereshit | Genesis.

One day it was all too much, // the princely façade cracked at the sight // Of overseers doing what they really do // when no one is looking. // The lash laid fiery welts along the back of a slave // And Moses felt the burn.

Staring up at the glowing orb and feeling the life in her womb, she drifted into dreams, only to be startled awake by the Voice…