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The HCOA salutes the "Arts in Aging" as a complement to a good life long lived. We are interested in the works of older artists. Older people are not only teachable, but they teach us. As health professionals we're constantly switching back and forth from our roles as learners to being teachers of our patients, their families, and our own students who constitute the next generation of health care providers. We are also constantly searching for the "art" of teaching and we are inspired by great works of art and great artists. Such is the life and works of Francisco de Goya (1746-1828), arguably one of Spain's greatest artists, often called the last of the Old Masters and the first of the Moderns. It has been said that to teach is to learn twice. Thus, "Aun aprendo," which translates to English from old Spanish as "I am still learning," is a perfect metaphor for all of us being better teachers through the pursuit of lifelong learning. This year's group of artists -- still alive, still painting, still providing us with enjoyment -- from four countries range from their seventh to tenth decades of life! We have much to learn from these teachers.
In Memoriam It's been three years since Mrs. Marjorie Cameron died in the winter of 2000. In her obituary, it was mentioned that she had been included in the HCOA's 2000 Arts in Aging Calendar. That was moving to me, as I was the one who visited Mrs. Cameron's lovely home overlooking a beautiful lake in The Woodlands to view her wonderful world of art. She had so many pieces I could have chosen, but "Kittens and the Sunflowers" was her favorite so that's the one you enjoyed during the month of August, 2000. Mrs. Cameron not only made an artistic contribution to us, but she was the one who suggested the well-known Houston artist, the late John Biggers. His work was included for November, 2000. Mrs.Cameron lived a long life full of beauty; she painted a lot of what she saw. We are lucky to have seen one of those creations. Although she isn't here anymore, her works are, and they will last and last, bringing the beauty her eyes saw to ours. That's art. (RER) To see the previous works featured, click here. These images may be downloaded for use as wallpaper on your computer screen. To do this, place your mouse over the picture and hold down the right mouse button, then click on "Save this image" with the left button and choose a directory to save it under. Refer to your computer manual to place it on your background.(Windows95) With Macintosh OS8, save the image to disk, open Desktop Pictures control panel and select the downloaded file. Last updated: June 21, 2005
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