Yud Hei Vav Hei sculpture by Lynn Rae Lowe. The Greek philosopher Philo interpreted “Adam Kadmon” as "original man," or "heavenly man." Stacking these four Hebrew letters creates a human form... and embodies dimensions of consciousness within human experience.
YUD – Head: Atziluth/Divine Wisdom. Initial flash of inspiration, concept.
HEI– Shoulders and arms: Beriah/Divine Understanding. Broadening of concept (detail).
VAV– Heart: Yetzirah/Divine Emotions. Transformation, emotional involvement and drawing of actual plans.
HEI– Legs: Assiah/Divine Action. Practicalities, action.