Marc Salz: Talmudic Abstractions
Curated by Terri Saulin Frock
October 5 – November 16, 2012
Opening Reception: Friday, October 5, 4-6pm
Closing Reception: Friday, November 9, 4-6pm
PHILADELPHIA-
Society Hill Synagogue is pleased to announce the opening of our October exhibition, Marc Salz: Talmudic Abstractions. Salz’s abstractions are based on the structure of the Talmud, the book of Rabbinic commentaries on Jewish law. The format of the Talmud begins with a main central text, accompanied by satellite-like side arguments made by scholars and rabbis that wind around the original text. Salz creates a visual Midrash where words are transformed into contradictory colors and images. Salz creates active visual discussions between each panel. At times the conversation is harmonious, but frequently a low murmur of dissent can be heard, accented by a shout, as color and shape debate and create a fluid and open-ended exchange of ideas.
I believe that today, with all the world's contradictory views and opinions, the Talmud's presentation of differing points of view on a subject is not just an abstract symbol but a real example for contemporary life. The Talmud's format does not offer passage into a single ideal but instead presents us with the joys of argumentation and how we can still be mindful of the central way where there is hope for agreement.
- Marc Salz : http://salzmines.blogspot.com/
Salz studied at Tyler School of Art, The University of the Arts and Syracuse University. His remarkable exhibition record includes shows at The ICA, Dolan Maxwell Gallery, The More Gallery, The Borowsky Gallery, and The Art Alliance in Philadelphia. Salz is represented in The Dictionary of Jewish Painters and his work is in the permanent collection of The Woodmere Art Museum.
Further examples of Marc Salz’s work can be seen here:
http://inliquid.org/complete-
Marc Salz: Talmudic Abstractions
October 5 – November 16, 2012
Opening Reception: Friday, October 5, 4-6pm
Closing Reception: Friday, November 9, 4-6pm
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-3pm
http://societyhillsynagogue.
(215) 922-6590
Curated by Terri Saulin Frock
October 5 – November 16, 2012
Opening Reception: Friday, October 5, 4-6pm
Closing Reception: Friday, November 9, 4-6pm
PHILADELPHIA-
Society Hill Synagogue is pleased to announce the opening of our October exhibition, Marc Salz: Talmudic Abstractions. Salz’s abstractions are based on the structure of the Talmud, the book of Rabbinic commentaries on Jewish law. The format of the Talmud begins with a main central text, accompanied by satellite-like side arguments made by scholars and rabbis that wind around the original text. Salz creates a visual Midrash where words are transformed into contradictory colors and images. Salz creates active visual discussions between each panel. At times the conversation is harmonious, but frequently a low murmur of dissent can be heard, accented by a shout, as color and shape debate and create a fluid and open-ended exchange of ideas.
I believe that today, with all the world's contradictory views and opinions, the Talmud's presentation of differing points of view on a subject is not just an abstract symbol but a real example for contemporary life. The Talmud's format does not offer passage into a single ideal but instead presents us with the joys of argumentation and how we can still be mindful of the central way where there is hope for agreement.
- Marc Salz : http://salzmines.blogspot.com/
Salz studied at Tyler School of Art, The University of the Arts and Syracuse University. His remarkable exhibition record includes shows at The ICA, Dolan Maxwell Gallery, The More Gallery, The Borowsky Gallery, and The Art Alliance in Philadelphia. Salz is represented in The Dictionary of Jewish Painters and his work is in the permanent collection of The Woodmere Art Museum.
Further examples of Marc Salz’s work can be seen here:
http://inliquid.org/complete-
Marc Salz: Talmudic Abstractions
October 5 – November 16, 2012
Opening Reception: Friday, October 5, 4-6pm
Closing Reception: Friday, November 9, 4-6pm
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-3pm
http://societyhillsynagogue.
(215) 922-6590
