Gala at the Gallery
Right at the top of a sloping hill, is the Arts Society of Kingston, a building with art bursting at the seams… Saturday night was opening night for a very special exhibit celebrating Israel’s 60th birthday and the Jewish experience in the US. It was all the more special since we were there heralding the success of the art world’s newest sensation, Dina Hodara!
Dina’s work was wonderfully displayed, showcasing her vivid use of color and humor to portray her subjects with tenderness, care, and that special something that makes you want to take another look.
I was corralling anyone I could to explain the relevance of her work and the costumed subjects she captured during the masquerader’s delight, Purim.
We admired the other work on display, those of the artists and a construction crew. In addition to the bustling downstairs gallery, the second floor is being overhauled to become the future home of a 99-seat theatre and playwright’s lab, in addition to an intimate lecture space.
Make the time to make your way to Kingston to support a budding artist and this wonderful Society, I promise you’ll be glad you did.
–Sue
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