SIMANU- A local Hebrew calendar
final project at bezalel academy of art & design, 2016
SIMANU is a Hebrew calendar designed to reflect the natural rhythms of the world—weather, seasons, agricultural cycles—interwoven with human historical and ritual narratives.
The calendar takes the form of a wall-mounted hardware piece, creating a living presence in the space. It invites users to stay attuned to the passage of time in a tangible, visually engaging way.
The calendar takes the form of a wall-mounted hardware piece, creating a living presence in the space. It invites users to stay attuned to the passage of time in a tangible, visually engaging way.
Each month is represented by a unique icon. The annual view displays all icons together, forming a cohesive visual story, while the daily view highlights a specific element from the month’s icon alongside dynamic visuals of the lunar phases.
This project explores the relationship between local and universal time, encouraging a deeper awareness of the natural cycles that shape our lives. SIMANU serves as a reminder of one enduring truth: time is something we cannot conquer.
This project explores the relationship between local and universal time, encouraging a deeper awareness of the natural cycles that shape our lives. SIMANU serves as a reminder of one enduring truth: time is something we cannot conquer.
SIMANU- Visualisation of the hebrew calendar from ruth kreisberg on Vimeo.
A pessimistic, underground fanzine spotlighting local challenges and misfortunes. “Troubles” exclusively chronicles recent bad events, creating a raw and unfiltered narrative about the darker aspects of daily life in Israel. This project reflects a sense of unease, offering a raw perspective on our surroundings.
Installation accompanying the “Simanu” project, which investigates the relationship between external, universal rhythms of time and their manifestation within the domestic space.
Medium: Projection of animated visuals onto bleached objects suspended on a wall
Materials: Objects sprayed with white paint, black-and-white animation
implanting new glyphs with visual meaning.
