Tzimtzum – Contraction

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In this painting, I explore a concept rooted in Chassidic thought, inspired by a discourse of the Mittler Rebbe. Crafted in oil, this piece visually interprets the journey of divine insight as it enters the human mind. It begins as a singular flash—a potent point of information that bursts forth into consciousness. As this point descends, it unfurls into words, expanding within the intellect to form a comprehensible concept.

This understanding then undergoes a process of contraction, or ‘tzimtzum,’ distilling the expansiveness of thought into a pure essence that connects with the heart. The artwork, now in its limited print edition, aims to depict this spiritual process, where lofty ideas are translated and internalized, bridging the expanse between mind and emotion. This dynamic flow from expansion to contraction represents the soul’s endeavor to grasp and connect with the divine, transforming abstract enlightenment into personal, heartfelt wisdom.

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