Artist's statement: I am interested in making connections between disparate cultures. Using the Yiddish language, literature, and folklore as a springboard, I have found commonalities between Eastern European Jews, Ancient Egyptians and Chinese Healers. From the first handprints, to alphabet and language, ideas about death and higher powers, healing the body, and games and rituals, distinct civilizations came up with similar explorations and solutions to life’s challenges. - Debra Olin www.debraolin.com