Acrylic on Stretched Canvas
Artist’s Statement: On our descent from the holy Shabbat into the mundane week, we light the braided candle as part of the havdalah service. The candle comprises multiple wicks which, when lit, ultimately form a single flame, and we use it to usher out the Shabbat.
Shabbat, celebrated with festive meals, rest and prayer, is a day dedicated to the One Above. For 25 hours we rid ourselves of our day-to-day distractions so we can focus on Him. The candle’s many wicks join in a single flame to remind us to use those day-to-day activities and distractions to serve our Creator.
This painting is a tribute to the beauty of the havdalah service, and the moments in time that remind us to hold on to the Shabbat glow, long after Shabbat has ended.
