Feisty Side of Fifty/Baby Boomer Women

As the season of buds and blossoms heralds thoughts of new beginnings and fresh starts, those of us over 50 can’t help but think of our own life’s path. Books aimed at our gender and generation are filled with words like “renewal” and “reinvention.” Although I do spend time in reflection and consciously attempt certain risks I believe will stretch my boundaries, I’ve often wondered what takes place in the soul of an artist. Her mind must be constantly creative and driving her to push into new areas and pursuits—even though they may be frightening.

I had the great pleasure of visiting one such artist, Susan Hall, who shared the story of her journey in her visually stunning book, River Flowing Home. Susan’s work has been exhibited at the Whitney Museum of Art, the San Francisco Museum of Art (both solo exhibitions), the National Museum of Women in the Arts and numerous other venues. She’s also received two National Endowment for the Arts awards.

Susan’s personal journey has taken her from her childhood home in Northern California to the heart of the New York City art scene, to a Florida home she shared with famed artist James Rosenquist, and back again. River Flowing Home is a beautifully written look at what an artist experiences through her work, her relationships, her doubts and fears, and her ever-present need to create. It was my great joy to interview Susan on Feisty Side of Fifty Radio not long ago and meet her in her studio earlier this month. Her gracious and welcoming spirit were evident both on the radio show and in person.

If you’ve personally experienced the drive for self-expression through creative work or ever wondered what that’s like, I urge you to take a listen to Susan and order her book. My copy is proudly displayed on my living room coffee table. I want my guests to know the joy of the creative spirit through the work of my new and special friend, Susan Hall.

April 21st, 2011 | Tags: baby boomer, baby boomer blog, baby boomer blogs, baby boomer jobseekers, baby boomer women, baby boomers, boomer, boomer jobseekers, boomers, Feisty Side of Fifty Radio, finding a job, how to find a job, job search over fifty, jobseekers, jobseekers over 50, Land the Job You Love!, looking for a job, looking for work, Mary Eileen Williams, mature women, mature women over 50, mature women over fifty, older women, over 40, over 50, over 50 women, over fifty women, River Flowing Home, Susan Hall, unemployed and over 50, unemployed and over fifty, women 50+, women fifty plus, women over 40, women over 50, women over fifty, women over fifty blogs | Category: Aging With Attitude, Inspiring Each Other | Subscribe to comments | Leave a comment | Trackback URL