Hu Lindsay marked an artistic turning point a decade ago. "I retired in 2000 and was able to focus entirely on creating my own art," Hu says. Before that, he had been a graphic designer for 52 years. He now concentrates on creating collages, and his work is attracting attention and racking up awards.
"In 2008, two dozen of my works were displayed in the windows at Max's Art Supply in Westport," Hu says. "I also have been part of group shows at the Darien Sports Shop and Flow of Art Gallery in Norwalk."
He can add another exhibit to the list: From Sept. 22 to Nov. 3, Hu's collages will be included in "A Toast to Longevity," an exhibition of works by mature artists in the Skyroom Gallery at Atria Stamford. An opening reception will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the gallery at 77 Third St., Stamford.
All artists represented in the exhibit are in their 70s or older. In addition to Hu, they include sculptor Thomas Volpe of Darien, and painter Edith McClean, sculptor Anne Law and photographer Elsie Trask Wheeler, all of Rowayton. Hu is from Norwalk.
Some of the artists began concentrating on their artwork after retiring. For others, it's been a focus throughout their lives. Law, for example, drew as a child and pursued art as a career after attending the Cleveland School of Art and Skidmore College, where she majored in art education.
"I have achieved a level of competence and a legacy of excellence that satisfies me as I move on to other areas of creativity," says Law, who suffered a stroke four years ago.
The exhibit inaugurates the new Skyroom Gallery at Atria, a senior community residence. Artwork will be available for public viewing from 2 to 5 p.m. daily.
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