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Visual Art

Dreidel Heads

By
Art Lush
Issue 4
December 11, 2020
‍Header image design by Orly Zebak. Artwork by Art Lush.
Issue 4
Dreidel Heads

The “Dreidel Heads” postcard series is eight judeofuturist visions of delight for eight days of Hanukkah.

The series started as a lark, as I’d stumbled upon an antique gambling tops plate in a beloved vintage cowboy book and built from the novelty of Hanukkah-themed surrealist art. But what began as a fun project creating Hanukkah kitsch turned into a meaningful series at the end of a hard year. By the time I’d finished the series these cards felt like much-needed levity and delight for Jews who have spent a difficult year separated from loved ones and celebrating and observing all of our major holidays in isolation. I hope they bring others as much happiness as they’ve brought me, and can offer some much-needed connection and laughter over long distances this Hanukkah.

“Going for a spin” / Mixed media
“No dread only dreidels” / Mixed media
“Spin off” / Mixed media
“Spinster” / Mixed media
“The top (who loves tops)” / Mixed media
“Turnt in space” / Mixed media
“Twirlycue” / Mixed media
“Keep spinning” / Mixed media
No items found.

The “Dreidel Heads” postcard series is eight judeofuturist visions of delight for eight days of Hanukkah.

The series started as a lark, as I’d stumbled upon an antique gambling tops plate in a beloved vintage cowboy book and built from the novelty of Hanukkah-themed surrealist art. But what began as a fun project creating Hanukkah kitsch turned into a meaningful series at the end of a hard year. By the time I’d finished the series these cards felt like much-needed levity and delight for Jews who have spent a difficult year separated from loved ones and celebrating and observing all of our major holidays in isolation. I hope they bring others as much happiness as they’ve brought me, and can offer some much-needed connection and laughter over long distances this Hanukkah.

“Going for a spin” / Mixed media
“No dread only dreidels” / Mixed media
“Spin off” / Mixed media
“Spinster” / Mixed media
“The top (who loves tops)” / Mixed media
“Turnt in space” / Mixed media
“Twirlycue” / Mixed media
“Keep spinning” / Mixed media
No items found.