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In the fourth century, St. Epiphanius wrote that Adam, who first brought pride into human veins, had been buried under the hill of Golgotha. When the blood ran down the cross it seeped into his grave. Adam could feel the divine humility. Adam could taste the divine humility. The blood of God's battle with sin washed him. And according to an ancient tradition, in the midst of the city Adam got up and danced. ( We could use a little humility these days)

This work grew from this kinetic image of Adam's great liberation from the tomb. The form of this work follows the three letters of Adam's name spelled in Hebrew which mark the full story inscribed in our natures.

Aleph or A stands for created humankind

 Dalet or D stands for David the great King and Prophet who documented the sorrows and joys of the great story.

 Mem or M stands for Messiah-The One who liberates us and fulfills our history and the history of all mankind.

There are church bells and chimes that appear throughout the work. The chimes move in repetitive rhythmic motion bringing to mind the movement of the subways I traveled for so long. It is there that one can experience both humanity and the Mystery trying to peek through it all.

Part I - Aleph, First Sunrise, The Garden, Conversation and Dramatic Decision, Ashamed

Part II- Dalet, Exile, We Remember, Lament, World Gone Mad

Part III - Mem, New Light, Passion for the City, Adam's Dance