Tet (ט)

Teit (ט) is the 9th letter in the Hebrew Alphabet.

The letter Teit, in this interpretation, stands for:

1. Tipa (טיפה) - a drop

2. Tal (טל) - morning dew

3. Ta'am Ha-Hayim (טעם החיים) - the taste of life

   
   

Added to the overall concept of the artistic interpretation of these words are the the ideas behind what life is. Water, in all its forms and its endless droplets, is a necessity for life to be created. It is also the matter that was present in the chaos before the start of the creation process. It is a fundamental element in life.

Another fundamental element in human culture development is music. Creation started with the sounds of the universe and the utterances of G-d. Here, the concept of sound and music, as it can also flow in water great distances, is symbolized with a harp in the shape of the letter Teit (ט). Vibrating from the drop and the echoes of the harp is the movement of life and matter all around it.

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In this alphabet art series I explore biblical and Jewish-spiritual ideas, as they reflect through the shapes or associated meaning of each letter.

This project is based on my personal musing and not on any Jewish teachings. Any connection to other teachings is unintentional.

My hope is that through this art we get a deeper glimpse into our realities, our worlds illusions and the hope that can be found in the power of the Hebrew letters.