In March, I was invited by my synagogue, Olam Tikveh, to give a video talk on my work, as part of their “OT Talks” program.  Here is the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLQe8kMnqRc.   I appreciated the opportunity and it served as an introduction to meet more members of the community.

January 24, 2023

The Society of Gilders was invited to exhibit the work of its members in a juried show at the Polasek Museum, in Winter Park, FL. The opening reception was delightful, and attended by myself and a number of other members, as well as a huge public turnout.  The show is incredible – some of the finest gilding work you will see.  I was honored to have two pieces in it.

 

The picture on the wall to the left is my quilled “Tikveh (hope)”   The piece in the case is something new – a Guipure lace bowl covered in 18K gold leaf, with an accent of 6K gold.  This is not on my website, but here is a closeup.  By the way, I made the skirt and top I am wearing in the picture – with Guipure lace!

Sept 19, 2022

We had a wonderful conference in Asheville, NC.  At the reception, it was announced that I was stepping down as President of the Society of Gilders, after 8 years.  As a surprise, they had commissioned these candlesticks, with gold leaf supplied by my dear friend and past-President, Peter Miller. 

 

Later in the week, I was again surprised at being presented with this framed photograph of me, surrounded by loving wishes from many of my gilding friends.

In May, I moved to Falls Church, and in September I moved to a different apartment in the same building, that is a bit larger.  It was just as much work as the first move, but well worth it.  Now I have a balcony, and I can put my bird bath (by Tom Torrens) out on it.  I have already had some visitors!

It is wonderful here! I can walk to almost everywhere, or take a bus, or the Metro.

I am volunteering at a non-profit theatre group, helping make costumes and scenery.  I am also making some friends.  And of course, I am still the President of the Society of Gilders, which is a labor of love.

My studio and sewing room are completely unpacked, and I now have room for everything.

I hope to soon have some new artwork to share with you.  The only down side is that I now have to charge 6% tax on everything.  In Rhode Island, original artwork was not taxed. 

Meanwhile, take a look at the “Current” work that is available now; I am ready to ship everything.

Stay well!