Rosh Hashanah Painting - Hineni by Marlene Burns

Hineni is a painting by Marlene Burns which was uploaded on September 12th, 2020.

Hineni

The Akedah (The Binding of Isaac) is probably the most studied story in the Torah and certainly, one of the most dramatic. It is traditionally... more

by Marlene Burns

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Dimensions

24.000 x 30.000 x 1.500 inches

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Title

Hineni

Artist

Marlene Burns

Medium

Painting - Mixed Media On Canvas

Description

The Akedah (The Binding of Isaac) is probably the most studied story in the Torah and certainly, one of the most dramatic. It is traditionally chanted on the second day of Rosh Hashanah. In it, G-d asks Abraham to take his son to Mt. Moriah as a sacrifice. It is Abraham’s tenth and final trial. The word Hineni means ‘Here I am’ and is said by Abraham three times in this story. The meaning of Hineni is not a simple response to being called by name. Abraham is acknowledging that he is fully present and ready to do what is asked of him.
In this painting, the word Hineni is front and center in a vivid red against a silver backdrop. It sits atop a silhouette of Mt. Moriah. Red also outlines the path up the mountain that Abraham and Isaac followed.
‘Here I am.’ There is no consideration of the past or future. In order to highlight the importance of being completely in the moment, the design is darkened out above and below.
Two bands of ocher form an arc above Hineni, representing the repetitions of the word. This arc turns into a ram’s horn to reference the ram that was sacrificed in place of Isaac. A ram’s horn (shofar) is sounded at the New Year. The arc, resembling a rainbow, also reminds us of G-d’s promise to Noah when He placed a rainbow in the sky. After the sacrifice is made, G-d offers additional promises and blessings to Abraham and his offspring.

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September 12th, 2020