WHAT WE FORGOT | lenorecohen

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WHAT WE FORGOT

2015/6, Mixed Media (Watercolor, Calligraphy, Digital Techniques, Collage, Cut Paper), 24x36"

This series explores traditional Judaeo-Arabic maxims from the 2,000 year old Jewish community of Syria. Each painting pairs a phrase with a contemporary location or issue, giving the old words new and layered meanings while exploring the cultural overlap that Arab Jews represent. Each representational painting was created on location, and each place was chosen for it's application of the phrase in the artist's lived experience. The phrases can often have surprising and insightful applications to contemporary realities.

Everything Forbidden is Sought After

Everything Forbidden is Sought After

2016, Digital techniques with watercolor and calligraphy on paper, 30 x 40"

You Never Know My Goodness...

You Never Know My Goodness...

2016, Photography, Calligraphy and Cut paper, 30" x 40", Private collection

He Who Teaches Me Even One Letter, I Will Be As a Slave to Him

He Who Teaches Me Even One Letter, I Will Be As a Slave to Him

2015, Calligraphy and watercolor on paper, 22 x 30"

A House Without a Close Neighbor is Worth 1000 Dinars

A House Without a Close Neighbor is Worth 1000 Dinars

2016, Calligraphy, Paper cut and watercolor on paper, 22 x 30"

Cursed is the Gold Necklace That Chokes its Wearer

Cursed is the Gold Necklace That Chokes its Wearer

2016, Calligraphy, Paper cut and watercolor on paper, 22 x 30"

A Thousand Incense Burners Cannot Cover the Smell of One Stomach Gas

A Thousand Incense Burners Cannot Cover the Smell of One Stomach Gas

2016, Calligraphy, collage watercolor on paper, 22 x 30"

To The Intelligent, a Hint is Sufficient

To The Intelligent, a Hint is Sufficient

2015, Calligraphy and watercolor on paper, 22 x 30"

Why Does The Camel Cry? Because His Leader is a Jackass

Why Does The Camel Cry? Because His Leader is a Jackass

2015, Calligraphy and watercolor on paper, 22 x 30"

The Stick of Punishment Will Come From God

The Stick of Punishment Will Come From God

2015, Calligraphy and watercolor on paper, 22 x 30"

I Visited the Sultan's Palace But My Home is Best

I Visited the Sultan's Palace But My Home is Best

2015, Calligraphy and watercolor on paper, 22 x 30"

From a Rose Grows a Thorn, From a Thorn, a Rose

From a Rose Grows a Thorn, From a Thorn, a Rose

2015, Calligraphy and watercolor on paper, 22 x 30"

A Good Appetite is a Sign of Affection

A Good Appetite is a Sign of Affection

2015, Calligraphy and watercolor on paper, 22 x 30"

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