Divine regret over a cut tree

This piece of art is an ink engraving on a wooden slab, featuring a passage from the Hebrew Bible. The text is from Genesis 6:6, which reads:
"וינחם יהוה כי עשה את האדם בארץ ויתעצב אל לבו"
"And the L-rd regretted that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart."

Ink on wood

This artwork serves as a meditation on the idea of regret and sorrow from a theological perspective. The choice of wood as the medium symbolizes the passage of time, the fragility of generations, or even a connection to Noah’s Ark, which was made of wood. T
The title reflects the theme of divine sorrow and regret, as described in this verse. The Hebrew text comes from the story of Noah, where God sees humanity's wickedness and decides to bring the flood as a form of divine judgment.