Books of Lilith

Numerous tales intertwine with the enigmatic figure of Lilith, Adam's first wife. In one rendition, her expulsion from the Garden of Eden stems from her insistence on being on top during intercourse, while in another, she morphs into a perilous nocturnal demon, snatching babies in the cover of darkness. Other narratives cast her as the very serpent tempting Eve. Lilith emerges as the symbol of the disobedient, uncontrollable, and dangerously alluring woman. This show endeavors to write and rewrite Lilith’s story. What if history had been chronicled by Lilith herself? How would painting evolve under her influence? These questions are at the heart of the creative endeavor that unfolds in the 'Books of Lilith.'

Numerous tales intertwine with the enigmatic figure of Lilith, Adam's first wife. In one rendition, her expulsion from the Garden of Eden stems from her insistence on being on top during intercourse, while in another, she morphs into a perilous nocturnal demon, snatching babies in the cover of darkness. Other narratives cast her as the very serpent tempting Eve. Lilith emerges as the symbol of the disobedient, uncontrollable, and dangerously alluring woman. This show endeavors to write and rewrite Lilith’s story. What if history had been chronicled by Lilith herself? How would painting evolve under her influence? These questions are at the heart of the creative endeavor that unfolds in the 'Books of Lilith.'


"The Books of Lilith" brings together a diverse group of artists, each contributing a unique perspective on Lilith. Through painting, performance, and exploration of materiality, the exhibition invites audiences to reflect on the dissolution of traditional distinctions between human and animal, masculine and feminine, and organic and artificial. By reimagining Lilith's story, the artists collectively weave a narrative that challenges historical norms and encourages viewers to reconsider the power dynamics inherent in societal constructs.


@salomejt_ (Curator)

@renin_bilginer_art

@noemiconan

@catherine_long_

@didohallett10

@emmafranksartist

@efratmerin

@noga_shatz_