"The Fourth Day" is one of Ori Sherman's works in the series "The Creation," which depicts the biblical account of the dawn of the universe.

Exhibit features artist's series of biblical images

"The Creation," a series of paintings depicting the Old Testament account of the dawn of the universe, will be on display for the first time on the East Coast in the exhibit "Sun and Moon: Different Lights in the Art of Ori Sherman" at the Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale. The retrospective exhibit includes works created by Sherman from his youth until his death at the age of 54. It will be on view in the Allan and Leah Rabinowitz Gallery March 20-June 29. There will be an opening reception for the exhibit at the center 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 9. The event is free and open to the public. Born in Jerusalem, Sherman came to the United States with his family at age 2 and later studied at the Rhode Island School of Design. He lived and worked in San Francisco for over 30 years. Sherman blended elements of folk art with Oriental traditions of miniature paintings to create colorful works that often counterbalance sunlit images with darker scenes. His works are in collections throughout the globe. The 18 gouache paintings comprising "The Creation," which the artist completed just before his death in 1988, were described by poet laureate Richard Wilbur as "full of the splendor and creative play of that event" and by poet James Merrill as "very beautiful with touches of Chagall and Japanese screens." The Slifka Center, at 80 Wall St., is open for exhibition viewing 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission is free. For more information, call (203) 432-1134. T H I SW E E K ' SS T O R I E S Yale study shows cocaine vaccine is safe, effective Film echoes voices from Yale's Holocaust archive Student scholars win prestigious honors USA Today names Rodberg to College Academic Team Marshall awarded annual Paul Mellon Fellowship Psychiatrist shares her stories with children throughout the world Endowed Professorships Professors and former trustee are honored by Phi Beta Kappa 'High priest' of political writers is next Poynter Fellow Graduating actors to perform in 'Richard III' Storytellers to spin yarns from around the world at festival Better pest controls may result from researchers' discovery Noted businessman talks about the world of wine Changed procedures would make for a more effective international court, judge contends MEDICAL SCHOOL NEWS Researchers will test new ways to curb transmission of HIV Study pinpoints dizziness as 'geriatric syndrome Procedure helps quiet auditory hallucinations Team shows protein's potential for treating mental disorders Former Yale treasurer and attorney John E. Ecklund dies Yale's Slater keeps St. Patrick's Day parade moving smoothly Exhibit features artist's series of biblical images Conference to explore 'Rebuilding Societies in Transition' Scholar describes Canada's difficult 'balancing act' Colloquium will aid those who are interested in establishing language-study centers Yale SOM event will focus on strategies for the 'new economy' Memorial service is scheduled for noted geologist Karl Waage Renewable energy is topic of conference Campus Notes Yale Scoreboard In the News Bulletin Home|Visiting on Campus| Calendar of Events|Bulletin Board Classified Ads|Search Archives|Production Schedule|Bulletin Staff Public Affairs Home|News Releases| E-Mail Us|Yale Home Page