Creativity Matters
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
"When Walls Become Doorways"
My sister, Dr. Tobi Zausner, writes about creativity, artists, and inner strength in her book When Walls Become Doorways.
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Feeding a Passion for Art
It's no secret that we're all different. Some of us settle in quiet retirement and enjoy time that we did not have earlier. Vacations, family visits and hobbies are enjoyed with more flexibility. Yet there is a unique group of older New York City artists who refuse to retire because they have a passionate need to be vital with their art. Their lifetime focus has not changed; their daily routines have altered only to adjust to their physical demands.Supported by the Pollack-Krasner Foundation and the Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging, Joan Jeffri's project "Above Ground: Information on Artists III: Special Focus New York City Aging Artists" exemplifies the creative stamina of these individuals whose average age was 73.
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Art at an Advanced Age
ElderArtist:
When I retired in 1996 I started following up an old interest in drawing and painting by taking classes. This month I was delighted to have my first picture acceptance by a juried show opening May 22. I'm still taking classes at age 79, and can't believe how much art paraphernalia I have collected over the years. It is a never-ending pleasure and source of stimulation.