An exhibition of paintings by artist Joan Rita Pounds will be on display in the Fireplace Lounge at the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St. from June 1 to July 31. The contemporary impressionist paintings reflect nature, energy and whimsy.
During a wine and cheese reception Thursday, June 23, at 5:00 p.m. at the Pasadena Senior Center, Pounds will discuss her art and sign copies of her book “What Happens Next?” The reception is free and open to the public.
Pounds was a successful portrait photographer in New York when she became disabled more than 20 years ago and her ability to walk, talk and perform fine motor skills became limited. She reinvented herself as a fine artist, holding a paintbrush with her fist, and her works have been well received widely.
For “What Happens Next?” she worked with children at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena who wrote stories and created their own drawings to accompany each of the artist’s paintings in the book. A portion of proceeds from book sales are donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena and Catarina’s Club in Anaheim.
For more information call (626) 795-4331.
Founded in 1960, the Pasadena Senior Center is an independent, nonprofit organization that offers recreational, educational, wellness and social services to people ages 50 and over in a friendly environment. Services are also provided for frail, low-income and homebound seniors.
