IN THE SHADOW OF THE CITY
Growing up in Upstate New York, when I heard about New York City, I was dazzled by romantic images of a gleaming modern metropolis. Later in life, I learned from my marriage into a family in the outer borough of Queens, that New York City was also a down-to-earth place. Gritty Flushing was easily transcended by weekend family visits to magnificent places like Jones Beach on Long Island. While I appreciated all of this, I felt the magical presence of Manhattan that was just a No.7 train ride away from Main Street station in Flushing. My exhibit In the Shadow of the City tells my story as I transported myself between both worlds - a short subway ride apart.