“Tzedakah” belongs to the artist’s “word energy” series, drawing
upon the concept of prayers ascending on high.
“Tzedakah” draws its inspiration from the “coin of fire,” which the
Midrash relates that G-d showed Moses to illustrate the power of
giving (Exodus 30:31). The coin’s flame is representative of one’s
energy when being charitable. The Hebrew word צדקה (Tzedakah)
can be found in the flames.
To magnify the power of the coin’s flame the artist set the scene
deep within the ocean, representative of abundance. Through
reaching deep inside us, we can attain the true depth of our ability
to give and ultimately become the abundance we seek.