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M ic h a l Ha r ada
Michal graduated from the Department of
Ceramics and Glass at Bezalel and teaches
glass sculpture there. Her work seeks to
deepen the connection between the body’s
movements and the movement of glass as
it is worked on.
This piece is made from borosilicate, a
type of glass commonly used for industrial
purposes or in lenses. Michal chose this
material because it can be worked on slowly
and accurately without firing in the kiln.
Furthermore, it lends itself to producing
objects with beautifully rounded edges.
Inspiration was taken from the
international work carried out by Magen
David Adom through its commitment to
equality and impartiality, regardless of
identity or creed. Michal sees this as a key
to regional and global social healing.
The work symbolises a drop of blood and
a drop of milk – small units of life-giving
fluids. Michal points out that blood and
milk are anonymous in their living and
natural forms. Despite the small scale of
this work, it conveys a deep meaning –
that of preserving life, nourishment,
and growth.
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