The sanctity of life in all its forms is celebrated within Judaism, from the rising up to the setting of the sun – through daily prayer, the Sabbath, new moon and annual cycle of festivals.
This exhibition allows a unique glimpse into rhythm and form of the Jewish year.
Mary-Lou Pittard, ceramicist
Australia, 1991
Ceramic, stoneware, decorated in under glazes and gold lustre, 10 x 27 cm
Jewish Museum of Australia Collection 2570
Ridgeways London, c.1940-49
Ceramic, glaze, 25 x 25 cm
Jewish Museum of Australia Collection 9318
Liz Souter, basket maker
Australia, 1999
Palembang rattan cane (Calamus), hazelwood, red gum, olive wood (Oleaceae), fig wood (Moracae), pomegranate wood (Punica granatum also known as Malum punicum), sterling silver wire, walnut stain
16 x 45 x 37 cm
Jewish Museum of Australia Collection 10476
Helen Gries, ceramicist
Australia, 1998-99
Glazed porcelain clay, 17 x 18 x 6 cm
Jewish Museum of Australia Collection 9006
