Introduction to Hebrew Calligraphy
Influences
A course by Allison Barclay (Avielah) , Certified Hebrew Scribe (Soferet)
About the video: Influences
Overview
“All my influences are coincidental. Although, there is no such thing as a coincidence! In art school, I encountered a very gentle teacher who was a master of colour. Later, in a seminary, I encountered the idea that the entire universe was whispered into existence by the manipulation of the Hebrew alphabet. These building blocks of the world have names, shapes, numbers, personalities, and stories behind them which we unlock when we write. The spirit of the letters is a beautiful force of nature for you to discover. ”
In this video lesson Allison Barclay (Avielah) addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Hebrew Calligraphy. Create timeless letterforms by experimenting with calligraphy materials and exploring this ancient yet contemporary language.
Partial transcription of the video
“Influences The first influence I'd like to talk about is artist James Gordaneer RCA. I first met James when I was fortunate enough to attend the Victoria College of Art, when I was at art school and was in my late teens. He was one of Canada's greatest artists. It was a huge privilege to be taught by him and to know such a gentle and talented man. James' work was very painterly and he was a master of colour. He could take a regular object like a sofa, as in this painting from 1971, and turn it into a complete other world that you didn't know existed. He also imbued a lot of emotion into his...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Hebrew Calligraphy
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Category
Calligraphy & Typography -
Areas
Calligraphy, Writing
Allison Barclay (Avielah)
A course by Allison Barclay (Avielah)
Allison Barclay is a traditionally-trained Jewish scribe (Soferet), meaning she is authorized to write the bible. She grew up in British Columbia but currently lives in London, England, and has been creative since she was old enough to hold a pencil. Inspired by Fiddler on the Roof, she began teaching herself Hebrew letters from an encyclopedia at just 10 years old and experimenting with calligraphy for fun, before studying at Victoria College of Art and Camosun College.
Allison later trained as a soferet. Since then, she has been commissioned to copy poetry and prayers, write and illustrate Jewish wedding contracts, and create pieces for exhibitions. Allison also teaches Hebrew lettering to others and is the first woman licensed to restore Torah scrolls that had survived the Holocaust for the Memorial Scrolls Trust in London.
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