PREFACE
On April 3rd, 2025, I fulfilled the lifelong dream to have my art featured in a museum. I never imag - ined how it would feel because I never thought it was possible. Yet, here we were at the opening, anticipa - tion palpable. My wife, Diane, looked radiant in her new outfit, while old friends and family min - gled over drinks, all smiles. Carly, my daughter, playfully called it my “Bar Mitzvah,” and our first grandson stole the show in every photo.
On the wall we found my artist’s biography, and paused. Seeing my name and birth date, I thought of my late father and my mother, too frail to at - tend, and a few close friends recently deceased. We stood in awe, relishing the thrill of what we’d achieved. This was no longer my show—it was ours, and not just ours as a couple, but like chil - dren, released to the world. I urge you to visit—it’s food for your soul. Paint - ings can spark your imagination, and no photo could capture the feeling of being in that space.
Four months earlier, I finalized the designs and sent them to the manufacturers. Everything was shipped directly to the museum. When installation time came, I of - fered to help, but the museum staff declined, assuring me they had it covered. At one point they closed the main museum for a few days to complete the setup. That was a powerful lesson for me, how seri - ously they approached the installa - tion.
The silk’s glow shimmered under per - fectly placed lighting, and the room’s scale gave the work focus and gran - deur. You will discover worlds within worlds. What does it feel like? It feels like I need a new set of goals. This night showed me my work can resonate— now, I’m driven to share it worldwide. I hope you’ll follow my journey and see how far this project can go.
The Baby
On opening night, I still hadn’t seen the exhibit. A curtain hid the gallery, and I resisted the urge to peek, savoring the suspense. After a few speech - es, Diane and I stepped forward holding hands as the first to enter. We were both profoundly touched. We looked at each other, eyes glowing. The show was spectacular! Cherishing each step as guests poured in, I wish I could have captured everyone’s first impressions. All cameras were on us.
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