Old Strings (1975)

My father enjoyed placing names, places and objects important to him in his artwork. He frequented the Home for the Aged often, speaking to the residents and listening to their stories. They also loved listening to him speak about growing up in Israel, his family, and his career as an artist. Many enjoyed sitting while he sketched them.

The Bialystoker Center and Home for the Aged was located at 228 East Broadway, NYC. It is located in the Lower East Side, and the area has one of the largest populations of Jewish immigrants in the world (mid-19th century). While the Art Deco-style building remains, it was closed in 2011.

D. Wolfe was one of my father’s closest friends.

The number 180 is 10x18-the Jewish symbol of life.