http://www.mistandhackle.com/blog daily 0.75 2014-02-13 http://www.mistandhackle.com/work daily 1.0 2017-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407722585404-ETV6NKWHA58EBUFT7UCY/IMG_2099_adjust.jpg WORK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407611545013-4CY3G5SVWL8JHLB3T3SU/IMG_3577.JPG WORK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1504909434105-YF71VB4374HGTXHCA7DP/IMG_7167.jpg WORK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1504908445638-XZV112KTVHUTSPFISGDE/DSCN3457.JPG WORK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407609190594-SSSQUVE9W7THMCA9948O/rodeoandcophotography-432.jpg WORK - Mazel Tov! photo: Rodeo & Co. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1504907877665-J8X41QQ8A1Q3EJLYHHPN/HeatherParkerPhotography-1360.jpg WORK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1504907627117-0L7J5MRR2C75VRK66Y5Q/IMG_7644.jpg WORK http://www.mistandhackle.com/the-artist daily 0.75 2014-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407616877866-WJELMN4ETSUNCPXFLEER/DSC_0081.JPG The Artist - Background Andrew Bearnot has an unusual background, having simultaneously completed a ScB in Materials Engineering at Brown University and a BFA in Glass at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design). His work with the glass-breaking ritual draws on his unique technical, artistic, and ethnic experience.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407616877866-WJELMN4ETSUNCPXFLEER/DSC_0081.JPG The Artist - Background Andrew Bearnot has an unusual background, having simultaneously completed a ScB in Materials Engineering at Brown University and a BFA in Glass at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design). His work with the glass-breaking ritual draws on his unique technical, artistic, and ethnic experience.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407616885029-6YID4VMI8A5YW648IKAK/DSC_0065.JPG The Artist - The Project In 2012 Andrew returned from two years as a Fulbright/ASF (American-Scandinavian Foundation) fellow, researching glass craft and technology in Sweden and Denmark. In preparation for his brother’s wedding, he radically re-imagined the glass-breaking ritual that traditionally concludes the Jewish wedding ceremony. Inspired by an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response, Andrew decided to offer this distinctive experience to a wider audience. He is committed to expanding the field of contemporary ritual. http://www.mistandhackle.com/services daily 0.75 2014-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407618065263-3E9L6AU1R5MFUWKGPD81/Tearsheet_image1.jpg SERVICES - RITUAL SCULPTURE An innovative reimagining of the Jewish glass-breaking tradition for any wedding. A tri-layer, sheet glass “sandwich” arrives unbroken. During the ceremony, the center layer is shattered but remains sealed between the two outer panes. The resulting object is a permanent and unique material expression of this special moment. When hung in a window, the complex web of cracks reflect shifting daylight, and the glittering effect is jewel-like from every angle. The framed, 18”x18” panel (18 is lucky number “chai”), comes in a choice of 3 colors: clear, grey, or bronze. The package also includes glass-breaking tool with detailed instructions and a pre-wedding consultation with the artist to integrate ritual choreography and language into the design of the ceremony. Also suitable for vow renewal and anniversaries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407618065263-3E9L6AU1R5MFUWKGPD81/Tearsheet_image1.jpg SERVICES - RITUAL SCULPTURE An innovative reimagining of the Jewish glass-breaking tradition for any wedding. A tri-layer, sheet glass “sandwich” arrives unbroken. During the ceremony, the center layer is shattered but remains sealed between the two outer panes. The resulting object is a permanent and unique material expression of this special moment. When hung in a window, the complex web of cracks reflect shifting daylight, and the glittering effect is jewel-like from every angle. The framed, 18”x18” panel (18 is lucky number “chai”), comes in a choice of 3 colors: clear, grey, or bronze. The package also includes glass-breaking tool with detailed instructions and a pre-wedding consultation with the artist to integrate ritual choreography and language into the design of the ceremony. Also suitable for vow renewal and anniversaries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407613452516-5EJTFO1R550KV96K3YUP/Tearsheet_image2.jpg SERVICES - RITUAL KETUBAH This package Includes all elements of (1) with the addition of ketubah text deeply engraved in the glass. The ketubah text incorporates poetic language from the Jewish mystical tradition. Also includes a scribe tool for sgraffito (scratched) signatures of the betrothed, clergy, and witnesses onto the glass surface.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407613728154-1OHRPP84Q2G84TNSTHZU/rodeoandcophotography-427.jpg SERVICES - DAY OF The artist is on-site before and during ceremony, and available to either perform the glass-breaking action or to support the couple as they perform the ritual and ensure seamless integration into overall ceremony. Hand delivery of Ritual Sculpture/Ketubah to venue.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407613456518-L7U8T7WTGVQTXS3GG71J/Tearsheat_image3.jpg SERVICES - CUSTOMIZATION Fully customizable size and shape of glass sheet, as well as engraved ketubah text and/or graphics. http://www.mistandhackle.com/the-name daily 0.75 2014-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407619580835-0HSY9HU7A23EEAZKKAIX/Unknown.jpeg The Name In the field of fractology (the science of how stuff breaks), “mist” and “hackle” are features of a fracture plane associated with the way cracks branch out. Though shattered glass can be unlucky or inconvenient, it may also be a source of information and beauty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407619580835-0HSY9HU7A23EEAZKKAIX/Unknown.jpeg The Name In the field of fractology (the science of how stuff breaks), “mist” and “hackle” are features of a fracture plane associated with the way cracks branch out. Though shattered glass can be unlucky or inconvenient, it may also be a source of information and beauty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407619998596-AEXTZ08NOJ5SZNU9OAES/Homepage%282%29.jpg The Name “Mist” also conjures nuptial effects: misty eyes, the sheer veil, or the thick atmosphere of emotion. “Hackles” are mammalian erectile hairs (like the ones on the back of your neck), which rise in response to strong emotion: fear, excitement, awe, anticipation. http://www.mistandhackle.com/the-tradition daily 0.75 2015-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407621167339-E1P166I7SYX7AUXV75RF/wedding.jpg The Tradition The most iconic image of the Jewish wedding is the groom stomping on a cloth-covered wineglass and the crowd cheering “Mazel Tov!” Common variations include substitution of a lightbulb, throwing the glass against a wall, or both spouses breaking the glass together. But what does it mean and why do we do it? Ritual is an accumulation of myths and gestures. The most powerful and beloved rituals capture some essential logic. In order for ritual to survive it must be constantly reinvented and made contemporary. What will the glass-breaking ceremony mean for your wedding? Here are some interpretations: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407621167339-E1P166I7SYX7AUXV75RF/wedding.jpg The Tradition The most iconic image of the Jewish wedding is the groom stomping on a cloth-covered wineglass and the crowd cheering “Mazel Tov!” Common variations include substitution of a lightbulb, throwing the glass against a wall, or both spouses breaking the glass together. But what does it mean and why do we do it? Ritual is an accumulation of myths and gestures. The most powerful and beloved rituals capture some essential logic. In order for ritual to survive it must be constantly reinvented and made contemporary. What will the glass-breaking ceremony mean for your wedding? Here are some interpretations: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407726292632-GE3ZTBEITA5QH01MFCSK/Harmen+HALS+-+Peasants+at+a+Wedding+Feast.jpg The Tradition - TALMUDIC The talmudic tale Berachot 30B tells of Mar, son of Ravina, who shattered a valuable piece of glass at his son’s wedding party to sober the exuberant crowd. So why, today, might the groom step on a glass during the wedding ceremony? This rarely cited origin story reveals the potential for evolution in religious custom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407726305075-XDWNWZXF86P74RN997NI/ancient-roman-wedding-betrothal-jg1.jpg The Tradition - ANCIENT The roots of this tradition can be traced to pre-judaic noise-making rites. The sound of the glass breaking scares away evil spirits and protects the couple from harm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407632282742-9NOM23WMUF2NI3FYLI7E/marraigewoodcut_SSolomon.jpg The Tradition - TRADITIONAL We are often told that the breaking of the glass should remind us of pain and destruction, providing counterpoint to the marriage celebration. Associations with historical persecution of the Jewish people - destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, the Holocaust and Kristallnacht - are sometimes made. However, the idea of balance between joy and sadness is universal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407726833962-8RTOK0QQMSS0WJ2YLTLM/boehme-heart.jpg The Tradition - MYSTICAL Kabbalistic lore tells that when the world was created, everything fit perfectly like the pieces in a puzzle. Over time, the pieces were blown apart and scattered. Every time two souls unite, the puzzle comes together a bit more. The light of their joining is greater than the light they cast alone.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407727141011-0BO6112JPBU9Z79WPO27/3.jpg The Tradition - TEMPORAL Relationships are formed slowly, like glaciers carving valleys. The wedding ceremony punctuates this process. The loud crack of the glass symbolizes this irrevocable change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407727561996-8JT8LLUHCJM0ETV1CN3D/712Ck5IyV3L.jpg The Tradition - FRAGILE The breaking of the glass reminds us of the fragility of relationships, and inspires the couple to nurture and protect their bond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407726302433-59MT5V0J26S3FYJ9DIUA/Wedding_chuppah.gif The Tradition - MORAL The shattered glass represents our imperfect world and reminds the couple of their moral imperative to unite it through their union. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407726295274-GVJTC8UW4P9PIWQN12L2/20120221-Kiss_Briseis_Painter_Louvre_G278.jpg The Tradition - BOUNTIFUL May the couple have as many years of joy as there are shards of glass! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e2afde4b09f4a05531cde/1407727837496-2SC4EZBOE2S6DVJT7DRQ/images-1.jpeg The Tradition - CATHARTIC A wedding is steeped in strong emotion; excitement, joy, admiration, anticipation, and nervousness. 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