After the Storm: Identity & Repair
August 23 – December 22, 2024
After the Storm: Identity and Repair explores how Samuel Bak reconceived of his Jewish identity after the Holocaust (1941-1945) through a set of guiding principles. Through his friendships and conversations with other survivors, he created in his art a world after disaster that mourns the undeniable loss of millions yet attempts to mend itself through the act of Tikkun, or repair. Tikkun proposes that people are responsible for the welfare of society and should commit to its reconstruction through acts of social justice, civic responsibility, and ethical behavior. In the works on display, deserted landscapes filled with broken objects and homes represent the devastation of the Holocaust. Yet, the paintings also represent his hope for humanity and his unrelenting faith in peace and the power of goodness and empathy.
Exhibition funding generously sponsored by:
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