Eddy Shuldman: Fused Glass with Soul

Eddy Shuldman is a founding member of ORA, and the originator of Portland's Jewish Arts Month (JAM).  Her fused glass creations grace homes and synagogues from Portland to Oslo.  Whereas we usually think of glass as something to look THROUGH, Eddy's inspiring offerings show us what can be seen WITHIN the glass.  Each piece is a study of something meaningful: a prayer, an ideal, a moment in history.

Eddy says "glass is magic!  Hebrew letters often dance across a fanciful screen in my mind's eye.  Translating this dance of letters and images into glass becomes a meditative experience.  I journey deeper into the meanings and fight the limitations that a solid, yet fragile medium offers me."

Shuldman's lifelong work as a teacher is evident in her approach to glass work, as well as in her work with people.  Her enthusiasm is contagious, and encourages people around her to push themselves to higher levels of achievement.  Eddy is the spark that imagined JAM, and the energy that has made it a reality.

You can see samples of Eddy Shuldman's past work on the ORA website (www.northwestjewishartists.org/eddy.html), but you have GOT to come see her latest series at ORA's "Light" exhibt at Elements Glass Gallery.  Your eyes will enjoy, and your heart will rejoice!

Meet Eddy Shuldman at the Pre-JAM-slam:

     Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010  at 7 pm
     Mittleman Jewish Community Center
     6651 SW Capitol Hwy
     503.244.0111

See Eddy's latest glass creations at ORA's "Light" exhibit:

     March 4 -14, 2010
    (First Thursday reception March 4th at 5:30 pm)
     Elements Gallery and Hot Shop
     1979 NW Vaughn St
     503.228.0575

Sharon Segal- acrylics and mixed media

Sharon Segal always has a twinkle in her eye and a smile on her lips. Her paintings often are inspired by scenes from her travels and are brightly colored. In the past year Sharon has begun studying Mussar which is a style of learning and practicing ethical behavior. Her studies have influenced her art and some of her mixed media work represents her explorations of middot or Mussar intentions. Sharon is a member of ORA but her work has appeared in numerous venues including  Lake Oswego's Art in the Park.

You can see Sharon's work up close and personal at Elements Gallery on NW 19th and Vaughn starting March 4th- First Thursday-  5:30-9. The exhibit will remain up through March 14th.

For more information go to: http://www.northwestjewishartists.org/JAMcalendar2010.html

www.northwestjewishartists.org/JAMschedule2010.html

Poet scheduled to read~

Francis Payne Adler will be reading poetry at our PRE-JAM SLAM February 24th @ 7pm at the MJCC.
Fran is an activist poet, professor, and all around mensch. How lucky Portland is that she decided to move here!
Come to our event, hear her words, become inspired and of course, buy a copy of one of her books
Fire and Ink, The Matriot, and Raising the Tents.
..............................remember: Admission is free!