The Child Under the Table

The photo used for this painting was taken by Menachem Kahana, and is the book cover of David Bashevkins book called Sin•a•gouge Below is a excerpt from David’s book which explains why he choose this photo not only as his book cover, but the subject of his newly commissioned painting.

“Underneath the table where the Rebbe sits is a lone child, patiently and quietly hiding and listening to the Rebbe. If you look at the picture quickly, you may not even notice the child underneath the table. I like to think that each section of the photograph depicts a different element of the Jewish community. You have a leader, the Rebbe. Each Leader has his right hand men, the proverbial “number two.” And of course, the followers who anxiously wait for direction. But the person that interests me most is the one who is not at the table. The child hiding underneath. The people on the periphery. Such people inspire me, and I think this picture aptly portrays many feelings this book will hopefully describe. Its not enough to connect with leaders and their loyalists - you also need to check who is not at the table.” -David Bashevkin

I am only producing 99 / 8''x13'' Paper Giclee pieces of this print