Art connects us to with one another and allows people of all ages to learn and grow.
That’s why when LA based artists Tara Dervin and Shlome J. Hayun offered to create a mural of a Hamsa symbol at the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, our team knew that the Teen space was the perfect place for it.
The Hamsa is a symbol rich in history and cultural significance across a number of religions, particularly in Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Often depicted as an open palm with an eye embedded in its center, the Hamsa symbolizes protection, blessings, and the warding off of negative energies.
The two hope that teens use their own imagination to reflect about the piece, affirming that that every person feels art differently and has different take-aways from it. The pair would like to encourage any community member who looks at their art to follow their dreams. You can read more here:
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