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Psalm 105:4 from A Pueblo Portfolio / Moss, David., 2007

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Identifier: CC-47613-68625

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Scope and Contents

This print is taken from a suite of seven prints. Moss comments: "This piece incorporates the fourth verse of Psalm 105 with the Hebrew lettering formed by the negative (light) spaces left between the dark geometric patterns: Seek the Lord and His strength; Yearn for His presence constantly. The acts of seeking and yearning both imply a constant, never-ending, lifelong process. The Midrash Tanchumah quotes this verse and states: "Sometimes He appears; sometimes He does not. Sometimes He hears; sometimes He does not. Sometimes He answers; sometimes He does not-sometimes He is close; sometimes He is not." The circular form in which I have made this piece reflects this fundamental truth of the religious life. The verse reads over and over again just as the acts of seeking and yearning never end. Each Hebrew personal name has a Biblical verse associated with it. This is a verse that incorporates the name itself or begins and ends with the same letters as the name. Many people add this personal verse at the end of their recitation of each Amidah-the central prayer of every service. Psalm 105:4 is my personal verse. Like the name David, it begins and ends with the letter Dalet." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates

  • Creation: 2007

Creator

Extent

0 See container summary (1 print (giclee) (1 page) + pamphlet) ; 51 x 38 cm

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

drawer 2nd bedr

Custodial History

The Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, on loan from Ruth and Marvin A. Sackner and the Sackner Family Partnership.

General

Published: Berkeley, California : Bet Alpha Editions. Signed by: David Moss (l.r.). Nationality of creator: American. General: About CXX total copies. General: Added by: RUTH; updated by: RED.

Repository Details

Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository

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