Special edition – live session with writer &
painter Pnina Granirer
~ exclusively for ALICE & Friends Circle™ ~
With great joy I’m sharing that
on Friday (October 28’22) we had a pleasant group conversation
with my dear friend, writer and well-known painter, visual artist Pnina
Granirer (for your quick reference, in
the comments section is Pnina’s short biography, and here is her website: www.pninagranirer.com),
discussing author’s perspective on her book called ”LIGHT WITHIN THE
SHADOWS – A Painter’s memoir” (in case you wish to have this book, here is the link where you can procure it from; additionally,
it might be also found in Indigo stores in Vancouver, or if you wish only to
read it you could borrow it from a public library). This on line event constituted the
autumnal edition of my seasonal book club series, happening only 4 times per
year.
At my suggestion, given her impressive
life experience, Pnina was very kind to agree to share with us her views on
resilience, achievements, focus and positivity – aspects of inspirations for
many. Our evening together was interactive and
the audience had interesting questions of general interest so all guests could benefit
from the answers received. I
was super happy to have 36 people registered for this event, but since few of
them couldn’t make it for objective reasons, I provided them with the recording
of Pnina’s presentation.
Also, I would like to refresh that artist
Pnina Granirer has been featured at one of my past literary gatherings, back in
November 2019 (for your enjoyment, here is the link of the
occasion I’m referring to). For your reference, here is an overview of
Pnina’s book, as it has been circulated by different publishing houses:
“Light Within the Shadows is a lively and
moving memoir that chronicles Pnina Granirer’s life as an artist, wife and
mother. Conceived as a play in three acts, it begins in her hometown in
Romania, moves to its second act in Israel, and concludes with her life in
North America. It encompasses her years in Romania, Israel, the USA, France and
Canada, and her travels to Japan, Spain and Mexico, all of which inform her
understanding of the world which is then reflected in her art.
Besides producing
art and preparing for gallery shows, she is committed to educating her
community about art. In 1993, Granirer co-foounded the on-going Artists in Our
Midst, the first open studios walk in Vancouver.
In this compelling
memoir, Granirer shares her successes and failures, addressing issues of
dislocation, ‘otherness’ and uprooted soul’s wish for permanency. With
determination and resilience, amidst the joys and restrictions of family life,
Granirer created a large body of art, ignoring trends and searching for
renewal.
She became an
internationally respected artist whose profound work is an enduring expression
of the search for beauty and spirituality. Her works are found in museums
collections in Canada, Spain, Chile and Israel.
Light Within the Shadows gives and inside
view of how art is forged and released into the world. Granirer’s work has been
featured in two other books: Her own Trials
of Eve (Gaea Press) and Portrait of an Artist, by Ted Lindbert (Ronsdale Press).”
Our time together flew by very quickly and
we adjourned in a lovely note, concluding that resilience, kindness, focus and
positivity are significant aspects of existence able to take one far in life.
Since this was the last book club
session of the year, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those
loyal, dear friends who each time (not
just occasionally) make themselves
available to honor my invitations, and who genuinely & continuously are
supporting the activities of ALICE & Friends Circle™.
Until our paths will meet again, my best regards to all!
Alice
SERENDIPITY....let it find you!
