AIPAC Collection
Borders
96" x 48". Rolled Israeli newspapers, matte medium, acrylic sealant, pH balancing spray. 2016. Showcased at the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington D.C. |
Jenn Hassin speaking to over 9,000 attendees at the AIPAC Policy Conference in 2016.
Star of David
36" x 36" x 4". Newspaper from Israel and America, sealed with pH balance spray, acrylic and matte medium, participatory addition of gold and etching. AIPAC Policy Conference, 2018 A celebration of Israel’s birthday. |
Strength & Unity
30” x 76” x 4”. Rolled handmade cotton rag paper made out of IDF uniforms, American military uniforms, clothing from an Israeli Kibbutz and clothing from AIPAC supporters, sealed with acrylic and matte medium, mounted on ply. AIPAC Policy Conference, 2017.
30” x 76” x 4”. Rolled handmade cotton rag paper made out of IDF uniforms, American military uniforms, clothing from an Israeli Kibbutz and clothing from AIPAC supporters, sealed with acrylic and matte medium, mounted on ply. AIPAC Policy Conference, 2017.
Inspired by my trip to Israel with AIPAC's Education Foundation, AIEF, I made Borders, Strength & Unity, and Star of David to honor the sacrifice and commitment of the people of Israel. My work has deep ties to Israel. Even before I ever stepped foot there, The Western Wall and prayers that are rolled up and left behind were the inspiration to start rolling paper. Borders are, and it is no secret, a difficult topic for Israel. After traveling to the sacred land and spending a great deal of time with the Israeli Defense Forces, it was evident that there is an issue of where lines and borders for protection are created. Although the people of Israel often times have different opinions on where those lines need to be, there was no question that they were all there to protect the State of Israel. I made Borders out of current Israeli newspapers to show where the current lines are and to create a time capsule of Israeli news today. Within every roll of Strength & Unity a written message is embedded. Star of David also has personal messages of hope etched into the gold paint covering each roll of Israeli newspaper.