My original post on Syl's art has inspired, according to the organizers, a show of her work with the title of my original post (the question up there) as the title of the show. Unfortunately, I found out too late for the opening reception, but the show runs until February 29th, so if you're in Manhattan before then check it out at:
Messineo Art Projects
and Wyman Contemporary
227 West 29th St., 4th floor (#111)
212-414-0827
(hours Tues.-Fri. 11-5pm
Sat. 12-5pm
"and by appointment")
4 comments:
Sylvia is a household name in my home.
Nice post - suzanne
Sylvia is one of a kind, a beautiful heart, talended artist and loyal friend. I'm glad that you posted her work Michael. Flo
Michael:
You reflect the feelings of many who wish that more knew about her. Thank you for giving a place for those who wish to honor her powerful art and her rare kind and refined nature. (The latter is as Marty B. has so eloquently alluded previously a sign of her beloved parents influence.) And while I am on the subject, for those who do not know Sylvia, she has been a shining example of filial piety at a level which is rare in any generation much but especially in ours. I am personally grateful to Syl for the example she set for me personally in this area. Given her Jewish background I dont think it an exageration to say that she has been a type of Chassid that doesnt come along even in the best of times very often.
I think it also important to point out that I have met a lot of great people through Sylvia as well. She not only has countless people who love her work but numerous close and devoted friends. I have told Sylvia that there truly is an aristocracy of very noble character that has been drawn to her over the years. It is a pleasure and a priviledge to have met and known you, Marty B. and others close to her.
In closing I hope that this site does something to bring the work of an artist who is clearly a national treasure to be more widely appreciated. It is a blessing that she is still very much with us and it would be a good thing for her to receive her due sooner rather than later.
Best Wishes
I am also a longtime fan of Sylvia
memorable canoe ride on the Iowa River the days when she received her mail c/o somebody's office in the Empire State Bldg
She once explained to me her origins as an artist at age 3 arranging patterns of wet spots on Philadelphia sidewalks Had the privelege of sitting next to her during a screening of Fellini's "The Clowns" now she is a household name
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