Underwater Tears, painting, 2010

Upon entering Dina Shenhav’s aquatic world, one experiences joy and elation. The vivid colors and variety of fish moving in different directions convey the impression of an underwater carnival, a merry, never-ending event. Upon closer observation, however, the visitor realizes that he has been misled, discovering that all the fish are weeping. The idea of a crying fish is a perplexing one, because human beings are the only living creatures that shed tears in response to their feelings.