Debra Livingston of Scotch Plains, NJ, has a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design. She has donated her art to many fundraising activities throughout New Jersey, such as the cover of the 2004 Breast Cancer calendar, and the Symphony's Art Strings 2005. Debra’s work is exhibited in numerous galleries and museums including the Museum of Modern Art, the National Gallery of Art and the Victoria and Albert Museum in England.

Debra’s inspiration:

The person holding this tzedakah box can be seen in the mirrored Jewish stars surrounded by rich iridescent metal leaf, prompting him or her to reflect inward.  The hand-painted word “give” then reminds the holder of the purpose of the tzedakah box.