Art made by residents of Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences went on display at the Commack Public Library to mark the grand opening of the Gurwin Assisted Living Resident Art Show.
The original artwork ranged from still life to seascapes, produced in months-long classes led by Gurwin art therapists. The artists, from ages 79 to 96, experimented in different mediums and techniques, culminating in gallery-worthy pieces revealed at the library art show.
“We are very proud of the enriching programs led by our talented art team,” said Stuart B. Almer, president and CEO of Gurwin Healthcare System. “While some of our residents are lifelong painters, others never picked up a paint brush before coming to Gurwin. We admire their creativity and are so pleased to have their work displayed at the Commack Library.”
Open to the public throughout February in the Commack Public Library’s art gallery, the exhibit showcases two original works from each artist. Featured artists include:
o Arline Berezowsky
- “Barn” – Acrylic
- “2 Girls With Blue Dresses” – Acrylic
o Judith Brickman
- “Still Life Fruit” – Color Pastel
- “Sunflowers” – Acrylic
o John D’Angelo
- “Northern Lights” – Acrylic
- “Fare The Well, My Love” – Acrylic
o Nadine Ellman
- “Sailing at Sunset” – Acrylic
- “Cat Under a Hat” – Acrylic
o Harriet Fibel
- “Backyard Barbeque” – Collage
- “The Lighthouse” – Acrylic
o Eve Marinowitz
- “An Artist Looking Out to a Field” – Acrylic
- “Four Rabbinical Students” – Acrylic
o Harriet Pepine
- “Favorite Choice” – Acrylic
- “The Last Leaf Fall” – Colored Pencil
o Phyllis Riefberg
- “Purple Passion” – Watercolor
- “The Gazebo” – Colored Pencil
o Mildred Stein
- “Eagle Power” – Marker and Pencil
- “Dragon” – Palette Knife and Acrylic
o Carol Sussman
- “Happy Beauty” – Acrylic
- “The Continental Lady” – Acrylic