Any feedback on the following idea is welcome. Are you an aspiring artist? Is this something you would like to do? It could be a way of a) bringing different segments of the community together and b) bringing people's artistic talents to bear on Judaism. What do you think?
I (Neil Clarke- community development worker) want to initiate an arts project where, through a variety of media, people will be able to express what Judaism means to them in the modern world. This will hopefully involve every segment of the community, and culminate in a final exhibition of everybody’s work (e.g. in the community centre).
Ideas for art include:
- A ‘Bayeux Tapestry’ of the Parshiyot in the Torah- updated for modern times. How would these stories play out in today's world?
- Film of “Modern Jewish Identities”- looking at Jews who are both mainstream and outliers.
- Paintings related to how the festivals are celebrated now that we have Israel.
- Poems about “struggle” in believing in Judaism today; or about loving Israel but being in the diaspora.
- Collage of “Jewish Diversity”
The exhibition can be used to showcase the work of talented artists within the community, resulting in professional and stimulating artwork being on show. Equally, however, various organisations can also get involved with particular projects. For example, members of “the Hub” art class can contribute a piece, or it could be an activity at The Zone or Donisthorpe.
There is the potential for this to be funded, and for talented artists to get a small fee.
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