Inbal Weisman
From Shield to Sanctuary: This piece transforms a military helmet—an object forged for protection and marked by the weight of war—into a vibrant garden of peace. Once a shield for a soldier's head, representing the safety of our children—all of whom are the sons and daughters of this nation—the helmet now carries a different kind of strength: the strength of hope and resilience.
The design was meticulously crafted using Gelli Plate printing and hand-cut paper collage. The layering of the paper reflects the complexity of life on the border—building beauty piece by piece, even under fire. The Koi fish, drifting through the composition, bring the serene essence of a Zen Garden to an object of combat. Their presence symbolizes a profound yearning for the quiet flow of life, creating a deliberate and striking contrast against the helmet’s original purpose.
Inbal Weisman
From Shield to Sanctuary: This piece transforms a military helmet—an object forged for protection and marked by the weight of war—into a vibrant garden of peace. Once a shield for a soldier's head, representing the safety of our children—all of whom are the sons and daughters of this nation—the helmet now carries a different kind of strength: the strength of hope and resilience.
The design was meticulously crafted using Gelli Plate printing and hand-cut paper collage. The layering of the paper reflects the complexity of life on the border—building beauty piece by piece, even under fire. The Koi fish, drifting through the composition, bring the serene essence of a Zen Garden to an object of combat. Their presence symbolizes a profound yearning for the quiet flow of life, creating a deliberate and striking contrast against the helmet’s original purpose.
