Kuperberg, an artist who has studied textile design and explores fabric art techniques including quilting embroidery and applique, creates artworks that illustrate the rituals and practices of the Jewish life cycle. Her work is featured in a monograph entitled “Seeds of a Pomegranate” by folklorist Dr. Elinor Levy
“Rituals give our lives focus and meaning,” Kuperberg said, noting Jewish ritual life marks the passage of time through observations, celebrations, prayers and food. “They give us the opportunity to rise above the mundane and connect with the sacred.”
Among Kuperberg’s designed and crafted objects on exhibit are pieces unique to the circumcision ritual and Bar Mitzvahs, marriage pieces including a chuppa – marriage canopy – and a remembrance quilt marking the death of a loved one.
An opening reception will be held Sunday, Sept. 11 from 2:30-4:30pm in the Pine Gallery at Maurice M. Pine Public Library. At the opening, Kuperberg will lecture at 3pm on her technique, how she learned her craft, the importance of ritual objects and how they connect Jewish family members with one another and with the Creator.
Kuperberg has exhibited her work at the Fairleigh Dickinson University Gallery in Teaneck, the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework in Teaneck, the Waldwick Public Library and the Maurice M. Pine Public Library’s Pine Gallery.
The Pine Gallery hours are Monday 10am-9pm, Tuesday 10am-6pm, Wednesday & Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 1-5pm
