{"id":27932,"date":"2016-11-04T13:55:26","date_gmt":"2016-11-04T17:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/?p=27932"},"modified":"2017-04-17T12:09:06","modified_gmt":"2017-04-17T16:09:06","slug":"the-surprising-menorah-that-remixes-tradition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/the-surprising-menorah-that-remixes-tradition","title":{"rendered":"The Surprising Menorah That Remixes Tradition"},"content":{"rendered":"

While exploring the beautiful Judaica<\/a> in this year\u2019s Holiday Gift Guide<\/a>, I was struck by the modernist geometric menorahs, yarmulkes, and kippahs in Craig Kaplan’s Mathematical Art<\/a> Shapeways shop. Hanukkah is often associated with traditional Judaica, but Kaplan takes it to a new place altogether.<\/p>\n

\"Craig<\/a>

Craig Kaplan’s Framework Menorah<\/p><\/div>\n

When I asked Craig about the inspiration behind his modernist menorahs, he echoed what many of our designers have shared: that their designs are as much about experimenting with new forms as they are about bringing a vision to life. \u201cI love menorahs as designed objects. It’s an interesting space in which to explore, because there are many beautiful and unusual forms that can fulfill the basic functional needs of a menorah. Of course, I also turned to these objects because I have a certain nostalgia for them from my childhood,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n

\"yarmulke\"<\/a>

Kaplan’s Yarmulke One<\/p><\/div>\n

Fusing ritual objects, graphical exploration (Craig is a computer science professor at the University of Waterloo, Canada), and the warmth of the holiday, Craig Kaplan’s Mathematical Art<\/a> can help you celebrate The Festival of Lights in a way that fits your family\u2019s unique tastes and traditions.<\/p>\n

For more holiday d\u00e9cor and inspiration, be sure to visit our Holiday Gift Guide<\/a>. And, in the comments, let us know how your family puts their own spin on Hanukkah.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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