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Passionate Collectors: Sonia and Isaac
Luski
On Display through Sunday, October 13
The Asheville Art Museum is
delighted to present this exhibi
tion of outstanding contemporary
works of art representing unparal
leled creativity in glass, wood and
other media. Passionate collec
tors, Sonia and Isaac
Luski, are longtime
patrons of the arts, and
this exhibition is a mar
velous overview of both
regional and national
trends in contemporary
art and craft. The Luski
collection demonstrates
the highly personal com
mitment not only to
artists, but also to the
crafts community, the
state and the region. It is
no exaggeration to say
that their participation
has been extremely
influential to the evolu
tion of art and craft
Southeast in general
the purchase of their work, and
have generously donated many
artworks to organizations in the
Southeast, including the Asheville
Art Museum. “The way Isaac and
Sonia collect demonstrates their
From the Luskis’ collection: Marvin Jensen, “Airplane,”
1981; metal, lacquered wood, and leather, 165” x 52” x
415”.
in the
and in
Western North Carolina in partic
ular. There are a number of artists
working in clay, fiber, glass,
metal, wood, painting and print-
making included in this exhibition
whose work is also part of the
Asheville Art Museum.
The Luskis are not only pas
sionate collectors, but also gener
ous supporters of the arts, art
organizations and artists. They
have aided many artists struggling
to establish their careers through
level of commitment to the artists
and their work. They must con
nect with the artist on some level;
they must be part of that artist’s
life. ... There are many artists who
have faced financial tribulation,
only to have the Luskis make a
major purchase at a crucial time.
This patronage results in a collec
tion that isn’t totally about the
objects; rather it is a collection
that has many remarkable objects
... all with the gift of association.
This association is the most
important aspect of the collector’s
philosophy,” says Andrew
Glasgow, Executive Director of
the Furniture Society, quoted in
Passionate Collectors: Sonia and
Isaac Luski.
Sonia and Isaac Luski moved to
North Carolina from
Cuba in the 1960s, bring
ing their enthusiasm and
appreciation for the arts
with them. They began
collecting contemporary
art and craft not long
after, and soon began to
visit western North
Carolina and its artists on
a regular basis. Through
happy coincidence, the
incredible explosion of
talent and energy in the
art glass movement that
had Penland School of
Crafts at its epicenter was
simultaneous with the
Luski’s arrival. The heart of their
collection is North Carolina glass,
an unequalled selection of
remarkable work. The collection
as a whole is a deeply personal
one, reflecting their taste, their
many friendships, and their unerr
ing eyes for excellence.
The exhibition includes work
by renowned Western North
Carolina and other important
American artists. The museum is
located at 2 South Pack Square at
Pack Place. Call 828-253-3227
for more information. ^
Community Simchas
Lloyd Scher
Dan and Marcelle Peck with new
baby, Lilah.
BIRTHS
Congratulations to Marcelle
and Dan Peck on the birth of
Lilah Eden, who arrived at 7:16
PM on Tuesday night July 16,
weighing in at 71bs., 4oz. and 21”
long. She is the new little sister of
Adina.
Dr. and MrsMike Borchardt
of Charlotte are proud to
announce the birth of their grand
daughter Landon Alexandra on
July 25,2002. Parents Steven and
Cheryl reside in Winston-Salem.
TOVM’OD
The Board of Directors of
Opera Carolina elected Moses
Luski, Partner at Shumaker, Loop
& Kendrick, as a member of
Board of Directors for 2002-2003.
Daniel Hantman, son of
Barry and Felicia Hantman, was
named to the Dean’s List at
Brandeis University
for his academic
achievement for the
spring semester.
The Director of |
Marketing and
Operations for the
East Carolina Bank
announced the
appointment of Lloyd Scher as
the bank’s new Marketing
Associate.
UNDER THE CHUPAH
Mish-Brodsky
Stephanie Michele Brodsky
and Eric Barnett Mish were mar
ried Sunday, June 16, 2002 at
Temple Israel. Rabbi Murray
Ezring and Cantor Elias
Roochvarg officiated at the cere
mony. A reception followed at
Ballantyne Resort.
The bride is the daughter of
Sue and Mike Littauer of
Charlotte, and Bob and Shelley
Brodsky of Atlanta. She is a
graduate of the University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill
where she earned a degree in
Business Administration and a
Masters in Accounting. She is a
tax manager at Wellman, Inc. The
groom is the son of Judith and
Joel Mish of Tampa, FL. He is a
graduate of Winthrop University
in Rock Hill where he earned a
degree in Communications. He
is a sales associate at Austin
Canvas & Awning.
The matron-of-honor was
Dodie Rosenberger of New
Orleans, sister of the bride.
Bridesmaids were Rachel
Lyddon of Greensboro, and
Sue Boyle and Valerie Barnes
of Charlotte. Kyle Foster of
Plano, TX, served as best man.
Groomsmen were Kodi
Kimmel of Clarksville, TN, Joe
Gibson of Greenville, SC, and
Phillip Brodsky, brother of the
bride, of Chapel Hill, NC.
After a honeymoon in St.
Lucia, the couple resides in
Charlotte. O
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Mish. Photo by
Arthur Mottos.