Leo Contini
Lampronti
a universe of artistic creations
Inclined Parchment Mezuzoth
It is hard to realize that the design of a Mezuzah never refers to the “minhag” of fixing them inclined to the doorpost.
A few years ago Leo conceived and created his first interpretation of a Mezuzah featuring the pre-established inclination of the parchment. Since then a few designs were created; between them:
● Magen David - a stern and topologically non-obvious three-dimensional object which is an unmistakable synthesis between a Magen David and a Mezuzah.
● Scroll - two volutes recall the rolled parchment which is inside: by placing one at the top right end of the Mezuzah and the other at its bottom left, the inclination of the parchment is naturally achieved.
● Techno - a stern design for a machined Mezuzah.
Inclined Parchment Magen David Mezuzah 2001
A stern and topologically elaborated three-dimensional object which is an unmistakable synthesis between a Magen David and a Mezuzah.
Cast in bronze with the classical lost-wax technique (the same which is used for art sculptures), finished with different patinas, these Mezuzoth are created in limited series, punched with the artist seal and numbered.
Inclined Parchment Scroll Mezuzah 2001
Two volutes recall the rolled parchment which is inside: by placing one at the top right end of the Mezuzah and the other at its bottom left, the inclination of the parchment is naturally achieved.
Cast in bronze with the classical lost-wax technique (the same which is used for art sculptures), finished with different patinas, these mezuzahs are created in limited series, punched with the artist seal and numbered.
