By Forum Staff
A geometric origami creator, a comic book illustrator drawing the story of a man and his octopus, a woman who preserves mixed media with resin, a ventriloquist, a musical impressionist, and a 95-year-old Korean War Veteran opera singer – these are just some of the constituents who were featured at State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr.’s (D-Woodhaven) Artist Showcase, which was held on Oct. 26 at the Forest Hills Jewish Center.
The three-hour event was packed with more than two dozen musicians and still artists.
Barry Feterman had the audience laughing with impressions of Elvis, the Bee Gees, Johnny Mathis, Willie Nelson and Julio Iglesias. Silk Feather Sun played original tunes and classic favorites like “Don’t Let Me Down,” by The Beatles. Sarah Keane, 17, displayed vocal range covering tunes by Katy Perry, Pat Benetar and Lady Gaga.
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo
Addabbo chats with comic book illustrator Mike Gerlich.
Other participants in the showcase included: Steve Fisher (painter), Joanne Davis (ukulele player), Alicia Lo (origami), Amy Handy (mixed media), Sonia Aguila (canvas mounted photography), Jennifer Lambert (collage and freelance), Tom Haeberle (singer), William “Bill” Aiello (ventriloquism), Joseph “The Baron” Pastor, Valentina Battaglia (painter), Los Pitudos (musicians), William Wiggins (oil painting), Laura Litterello Mancini (abstract photo collages), Mike Gerlich (comic book illustrator), Yuki Hladky (Japanese calligraphy), Jiayi He (harmonica player), Lorine Bamberg (photography), Kaylin Roman (mixed media), and DARKRECONSTRUCTION (acrylic and watercolor painting).
“Thank you to everyone who participated in our second Artist Showcase. It was a truly inspiring afternoon and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the rich talent within Senate District 15,” Addabbo said.
