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Bashert art exhibit at Miami JCC
My last speaking event in Miami was at the JCC in Davie, and having arrived early, I looked around for something to occupy myself. Turned out this was easy, since there was an art exhibit going on, not an uncommon occurrence at JCC's. I decided to check it out, especially after learning that this was opening night, so there would be a nice little reception.
The artist, Jackie Olenick, was there as well. Most of her new work appeared to be mixed media, with lots of interesting texture and color combinations that were OK but not my thing. But one piece in particular, a series of four water colors, framed together, stopped me in my tracks. The colors were a in lovely pastels, and the simple vase with minimal flowers has a zen quality that appealed to me.
I could see there was writing on them, so I came closer to read it. Imagine my surprise and pleasure to discover that each panel was a different quote from Chapter 4 of Pirke Avot [Who is wise ... who is strong ... who is rich ...] that I used for the epigraph of BOOK II - MIRIAM. I was stunned. Was this bashert or what? It was only by chance that I arrived early enough to see the art exhibit, and the only thing I liked was connected to one of my novels.
But it gets better. This being opening night, the artist was there, so I introduced myself and asked about buying the piece. Imagine my astonishment when I explained why I wanted it, and Jackie replied that she'd read RASHI'S DAUGHTERS and that my writing had inspired her. It was difficult to say which of us was more thrilled, me for find the artwork or her for knowing that I was going to be the owner.
Maggie Anton
www.rashisdaughters.com
The artist, Jackie Olenick, was there as well. Most of her new work appeared to be mixed media, with lots of interesting texture and color combinations that were OK but not my thing. But one piece in particular, a series of four water colors, framed together, stopped me in my tracks. The colors were a in lovely pastels, and the simple vase with minimal flowers has a zen quality that appealed to me.
I could see there was writing on them, so I came closer to read it. Imagine my surprise and pleasure to discover that each panel was a different quote from Chapter 4 of Pirke Avot [Who is wise ... who is strong ... who is rich ...] that I used for the epigraph of BOOK II - MIRIAM. I was stunned. Was this bashert or what? It was only by chance that I arrived early enough to see the art exhibit, and the only thing I liked was connected to one of my novels.
But it gets better. This being opening night, the artist was there, so I introduced myself and asked about buying the piece. Imagine my astonishment when I explained why I wanted it, and Jackie replied that she'd read RASHI'S DAUGHTERS and that my writing had inspired her. It was difficult to say which of us was more thrilled, me for find the artwork or her for knowing that I was going to be the owner.
Maggie Anton
www.rashisdaughters.com
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