I am beyond grateful, blessed and honored to have the Livonia Art Commission offer me a solo exhibit for the entire month of August 2023. It was a success and the reviews were excellent. This year has been such a very bad year for me and I finally had some light shining on me… this light gave me hope and gave me positive energy for my creativity for new art and new beginnings.
I want to thank EVERYONE for attending my reception. Below are some photos of the Reception… I wish we had photos of everyone that attended. The vibe was extremely positive and contagious!
2023 was a year of extremes. My art and photography career was flourishing, but my personal life was in shambles. I wore a mask of courage, concealing the anguish that was tearing me apart. The pain began when I discovered my husband’s lengthy affair with a married woman. I promptly filed for divorce, but the betrayal didn’t end there. On March 31, 2023, I caught him attempting to rekindle the affair – a shocking revelation that almost led me to reconsider the divorce. Just four days later, on April 4, 2023, our marriage officially ended, a casualty of his infidelity. The cherry on top was his candid admission: ‘They did not keep their affair going because I made it impossible for them and it was running its course anyways.’ The audacity is staggering. Ironically, her husband also filed for a divorce in 2023, a notable reminder that the ripple effects of betrayal can be far-reaching.
The year started with a devastating loss – my beloved pet, Baby Bear, passed away in my arms on January 1, 2023. I filed for a divorce never knowing that the man I chose to have in my life for over 34 years would ever do that to us. While going though all that, I also saw him kissing another woman on NYE while he was at his gig. Someone made sure to have it show on my Facebook Page. After searching to see why I needed to see it, I saw everything. How many more women did he entertain at the gigs besides his music?
Seven months later, I lost another pet, Pico, on the same day I was moving into a rental home that needed a lot of work.
I was dealing with a lot of emotional pain, and things got even tougher when I lost my job. I also finally got confirmation that my father had passed away, which was something I had suspected but didn’t know for sure.
Despite all the chaos, I found solace in my art. On August 5, 2023, I had an incredible solo show in Livonia. My sisters were there, and it meant the world to me. Having my sisters by my side was a lifesaver. If I’m being honest, I’m not sure I would have made it through 2023 without them. They are my rock, lifting my spirits during the darkest moments when I felt empty and lost.
The show was a huge success – 18 pieces sold within two hours!
It was a bittersweet moment, though. Just four days later, Pico passed away, and I had to move into that rental home. It was a tough time, but I’m grateful for the love and support of my sisters and friends. They helped me get through 2023, and I’m honored, blessed, and humbled by the experience.
Please enjoy the photos. I wish we had photos of everyone that was there. I appreciated each and every one of you.
