The exhibitor for April in the Y’s Community Gallery is Northbrook artist and art therapist Linda Lee Goldman M.Ed., A.T.R., BC. The show features a variety of different art styles including realistic portraits, landscapes, flowers and abstract assemblage. The public is invited to a reception for Linda Lee Goldman on Saturday, April 19th from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
“Every ten years my style emerges differently as I take risks to achieve a certain atmosphere and create an image that evokes mood and emotion,” commented Goldman. Her current use of mixed media incorporates textures, found objects such as rusted parts, aqua stone, and thick gesso. This gives the canvas surface movement, texture and depth.
Linda teaches graduate-level courses in Art Therapy and is a frequent presenter at state and national conferences and symposia. She maintains a private art therapy practice in her Northbrook studio, where she assists children and adults to communicate through the visual arts. “Whether it’s a shy child seeking a safe outlet or a mother suffering from depression, I firmly believe that the power of art can allow everyone to find a place where their creativity and emotions can flow without fear,” she explained.
The YMCA’s Community Gallery features monthly public exhibits that showcase the talent of local artists. Most art displayed there is for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the North Suburban YMCA’s Strong Kids Financial Aid Fund. The next exhibit in the Community Gallery will feature Asian- themed art by Vance Wan and Jan Keller Schultz. Their artwork will be on display as part the Y’s celebration of Asian Heritage Month which will be highlighted by the Taste of Asia Festival, sponsored by the Northbrook Community Relations Commission on Sunday, May 18th. For more information about the Community Gallery, contact Cathie Winnie at (847) 272-7250 or cwinnie@nsymca.org.
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About the North Suburban YMCA
The YMCA is a not-for-profit entity and relies on donations to make services accessible for all families and individuals. All board members are community volunteers, who donate their time, talents and financial resources. Located at 2705 Techny Road in Northbrook, the YMCA has served area families in its fifteen-city region for over 45 years. The Y is about youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, providing programs and services that meet the needs of our community and are accessible to all. For more information on the dinner or to make a donation, call Barb Flanagin at 847-272-7250, or visit www.nsymca.org.
