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Duality by Esther Gurevich

Brooch / Classical

Published: 13.07.2021

Esther Gurevich

Brooch
Duality
2021
Brass, retractable, paint, gold plate.

Photo by:: Shlomi Bernthal

Esther Gurevich. Brooch: Duality, 2021. Brass, retractable, paint, gold plate.. Photo by: Shlomi Bernthal.
. I speak Hebrew, but my family speaks Russian. I was born in Israel, but my family made an Aliyah from the Soviet Union. In school, I learned Hebrew literature, but I learned Russian literature at home. I am surrounded by Hebrew letters everywhere, but at home, I am surrounded by Russian letters. The Hebrew language represents my connection to my surroundings, but Russian represents my connection to my family. In this project, I express the split in my identity, and the duality of my mind, using letters in both Russian and Hebrew in one piece of jewellery..

I speak Hebrew, but my family speaks Russian. I was born in Israel, but my family made an Aliyah from the Soviet Union. In school, I learned Hebrew literature, but I learned Russian literature at home. I am surrounded by Hebrew letters everywhere, but at home, I am surrounded by Russian letters. The Hebrew language represents my connection to my surroundings, but Russian represents my connection to my family. In this project, I express the split in my identity, and the duality of my mind, using letters in both Russian and Hebrew in one piece of jewellery.

Esther Gurevich

Brooch
Duality
2021
Brass, retractable, paint, gold plate.

Photo by:: Shlomi Bernthal

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