Shari Pedowitz
2021
digital art
limited edition of only 18 prints total
metal print size 10 x 10 inches
 
Shari Pedowitz’s Protected x 18 is a luminous reimagining of the hamsa — an ancient symbol of protection, strength, and blessing — infused with feminine energy and contemporary spirit. At its center, a shimmering blue and silver eye watches over you, a guardian against negativity, while intricate floral textures bloom in radiant pinks, greens, blues, yellows, oranges, and purples, evoking movement, resilience, and life.
 
The hamsa, long embraced by Jewish women as a symbol of divine protection, takes on new vibrancy in Shari’s hands. The number 18 (Chai) pulses through her art, reinforcing Jewish themes of life, luck, and sacred safeguarding. Each stroke reflects the unbreakable thread of Jewish femininity — nurturing, strong, and ever-present.
 
With Protected x 18, Shari celebrates the intersection of tradition and modern Jewish womanhood. It is both a protective amulet and a declaration of joy, faith, and resilience — an artwork that honors the power of our women in Jewish history and the blessings we continue to bring.