The Whole World is a Narrow Bridge
(approx. 5" x 28" x 8")
This piece was inspired by a famous Hebrew quote attributed to Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav, which states: “The whole world is a narrow bridge; the main thing is not to fear.” The planks of my bridge, therefore, are made up of map fabric and quilted to resemble wood grain. Below is a detail picture of the planks.
The fringes that hang from the four corners are tied in the same way as the tzitzit which hang from the four corners of a tallit (traditional Jewish prayer shawl). These tzitzit are a reminder of God’s presence in our lives and our commitment to God’s commandments. When one is constantly mindful of God’s presence, the narrow bridge of life becomes far less frightening.