Raritan BayMedical Center 2008 Inspirations Art Show

In April 2008, I was honored to be a part of the Raritan Bay Medical Center Spring Exhibit 2008 located in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. This exhibit benefitted the oncology wing of the hospital. I resonated very strongly to this cause, since I am a survivor of cancer.

The opening reception for me was a wonderful experience, and it was made possible through my dear friend, Bea Braswell, who introduced me to the Director of the exhibit, Gina Mancini. I was thrilled to be asked to have my artwork present at this occasion.

Most of the artist were local to the Perth Amboy area or residing in New Jersey. I guess I was allowed to participate through proxy, being that I lived there most of my life.

I was fortunate to share the opening night with my daughters, Anona and Anieka, my husband, Paul, my sister, Melissa, and with my in-laws, William Schaffer and Alice Schaffer.

My mother, Julie Lerke and my brother, Charles were able to attend opening night but came at a later date. When my mother saw my art work hanging on the walls, I felt I accomplished something that she helped create, in all the love and nuturing she gave to me. I could see that smile in her eyes. She is the pinnacle of my being here. She made a difference in my life from the moment she adopted me. (story in "about artist")

I want to give thanks my wonderful husband, Paul, who was, and is very supportive in many ways, from being my framer, to my printer and sometimes my critic. Without his support, I would not be able to be at this point in my art career.

I have been invited back to the Raritan Bay Medical Center Spring 2009. The exhibit starts April 23, 2009 and runs to May 14, 2009. I will report back to you with the night of events

 (To see the whole exhibit, click on picture, be patient it takes a couple seconds to download)