This emerging series of 25 contemporary illuminated manuscripts examines regions of the world where large scale episodes of genocide and mass annihilation have been perpetrated. Each illumination begins with detailed research into the history of these cultures and civilizations and what led to the atrocities. Design of each composition demonstrates the exquisite alchemy of the illuminated manuscript with symbols and imagery representing the impact of the legacy of the genocide in question. Viewed in its entirety as an emerging series, the exhibition is a powerful artistic commentary on the history of genocide and its legacy to our planet.

Uniting all illuminations in this series is the inclusion of the Hebrew prayer of the "Mourners Kaddish". This ancient prayer for the dead takes its place within each illumination, drawing attention to the legacy of the Jewish experience in world history where persecution and genocide have repeatedly decimated Jewish identity.

Drawn from the heritage of the artist, the inclusion of this blessing simultaneously bridges the divide between cultures, with a prayer for peace, and recognizes our limitations in understanding cultural differences. It symbolizes the frail attempt of the individual to understand genocide and brings the healing of ritual mourning from a people whose witness to genocide transcends eras.

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