About the creation
Cain’s Suitcase
Artist name: Maor Haim
A suitcase contains shots of Cain’s solitary journey. Above, he is portrayed as a runner wearing a headband, crossing an unexceptional landscape. Below, is a close up of Cain’s face and a shot of water-filled tracks, beside a red headband. Between the photos are pasted lines of poetry.
Source: Genesis 4
Technique: Mixed materials
Location: Jewish Museum, New York
Date: 1978
Dimensions: 60.3 x 41.3 x 8.3
