The Dybbuk

Tools Used: zbrush, Keyshot, 3DS Max, Marvelous Designer, Megascans and Photoshop

his piece follows a similar theme to the dance of death series, however this work is inspired by Jewish folklore rather than Catholicism. Dybbuks, are demons or spirits from early modern Jewish mythology (they first appear in 16th c. writings). They were thought to be the souls of dead people who temporarily possessed the living in order to accomplish certain tasks. This kind of demon came to widespread attention with the publication of S. Ansky’s play The Dybbuk, about a bride who is possessed by the soul of the man she was supposed to marry. This rendition features an man condemned carry this burden throughout his remaining years.