Kaplan Art Show Featured in The Lynn Item
[Photo Caption: Irma Cohen discusses her handmade art with Joe Tedesco during the third annual Harriett & Ralph Estates Resident Art Exhibition in Peabody.]
Peabody seniors showcase artwork
By Amanda Lurey | Photos By Spenser Hasak
The Harriett & Ralph Kaplan Estates Assisted Living hosted its third annual Resident Art Exhibition Wednesday afternoon, and the seniors showcased their various mediums and works, ranging from quilting and painting to doll making and woodworking.
Pam Fiske displayed four of her paintings, each a reflection of a moment outdoors she cherished from her travels. Two came from in-state, in Gloucester and Harwich, and the others from Maine and Wales. Her watercolor painting of Devil’s Gorge in Wales received first place recognition from the Reading Art Association, which she is a member of.
Fiske said she’s always liked painting outside, and she’s often able to finish most of the painting out in nature before bringing it inside for final touches. Her mediums of choice are pastel and watercolor, with her heart siding toward the latter because of the detail she’s able to create.
Another acclaimed artist, Ruth Wierenga, showcased her acrylic painting “Spring At Last,” which earned her first place recognition from the Reading Art Association. Her painting is bright and vibrant, with a stark contrast between the yellow daffodils and blue background. Wierenga, who has been painting since she was 10, was proud to point out the reflection she was able to achieve on the vase, which she joked was likely an old pickle jar.
