2014 "Art is Ageless" Winners & Finalists - LeadingAge Texas

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WELCOME
The “Art Is Ageless”™ Contest and Exhibit showcases the artistic
talents of older Texans from LeadingAge Texas communities
across the state. The exhibit and awards ceremony, along with
the LeadingAge Texas Annual Meeting and Trade Show, take place
annually in May, which has been designated as Older Americans
Month since 1963.
2014 marks the 24th year of LeadingAge Texas’ “Art Is Ageless”
program which features some of the most impressive works of art
to date. The place winners and finalists were selected from over
200 entries in Visual Arts and 40 entries in Writing and the new
Music category. The judges, comprised of artists, authors, and
other experts in their respective fields, praised the broad array
of talent displayed by this year’s participants and expressed their
admiration for the creativity and obvious dedication demonstrated
by each of the entries.
LeadingAge Texas believes that this contest is one of the most
effective tools we possess to highlight the positive aspects of the
aging process. It provides the public with a unique opportunity
to recognize the value of sustaining passion, inspiration, and
originality throughout one’s life. Whether one is continuing a
lifelong hobby or developing a new pursuit late in life, this contest
and exhibit prove that “Art Is Ageless.”

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MUSIC: VOCAL GROUP
MENGER SINGERS
“What a Wonderful World” (Originally by Louis Armstrong)
Ages upon completion: 70-90
Community: Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs - Boerne
Menger Singers was started by Maria D’Errico soon after the opening
of Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs in 2006. The group has
grown from a mere handful to approximately 30. In 2009, the Menger
Singers recorded the CD Musical Memories, which includes “What a
Wonderful World,” the track that won the group first place in the inaugural
“Art Is Ageless” Music: Vocal Group Category. Mary Burks leads Menger
Singers, and Joyce Bowman is the piano accompanist.
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HARD CRAFTS: JEWELRY
SECOND PLACE
JULIA TREADWAY
“Shades Of Purple”
Age upon completion: 85
Community: Buckner Villas - Austin

Julia Treadway was born on March 1, 1927 and went to school in Conroe,
Texas, after which she worked at Texaco until she married in 1947. Julia
was more interested in sports than in arts and crafts. However, after when the
ladies group in her church began creating different articles to sell at a bazaar,
Julia realized her belief that God gave her the gift of creativity. After that she
was hooked!
She was absorbed in all things creative, including needlepoint, crochet,
Christmas ornaments, oil painting, silk flowers, and jewelry among other
things. She doesn’t have a favorite medium, just as long as she can do
something creative. Julia often gives her creations to family and friends, and
loves teaching others how to be creative using their God-given gifts.
FIRST PLACE
JADE BOEBINGER
“Green Goddess”
Age upon completion: 73
Community: Eagle’s Trace - Houston

The inspiration for “Green Goddess” marries fashion and lifestyle, according
to its designer, Eagle’s Trace resident Jade Boebinger. “I often make jewelry
to accent dresses that I own, and this piece is one of my favorites,” Jade states.
“I thoroughly enjoy the process because of the creativity involved. You begin
with colors, beads, and other accessories, and turn them into a piece that is
pleasing to the eye.”
Jade is a disciple of the fabric weaving technique developed by Helen Baines;
she has been doing this type of jewelry work for 20 years. Born in New York
City, Jade graduated from New Mexico State University. With her husband of
57 years, Robert, she traveled and lived throughout the world in countries such
as Argentina, Canada, Great Britain, and Holland. Jade has resided at Eagle’s
Trace for eight years.
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HARD CRAFTS: CERAMIC AND GLASS
THIRD PLACE
ANN COHN
“Nude One”
Age upon completion: 67
Community: The Buckingham - Houston
Ann Cohn was born in 1926 in Buffalo, New York. Ann initially studied Bio
Science at the University of Buffalo, but changed her studies to design,
transferring to Pratt Institute of Design in 1948. Ann fell in love with George Cohn,
a neurosurgeon and family friend. They married in 1949 and had four children, who
are collectors of Ann’s artwork. Ann volunteered teaching art classes once a week
at Buffalo Jewish Community Center, and she feels she learned more as a teacher
than she did as a student explaining, “In art, you meet people you would have
never had the opportunity to meet.”
Ann’s favorite style of artwork is painting, and after 60 years, she is now attending
watercolor painting classes. After taking a drawing class, Ann created the sculpture,
“Nude One.” Ann stated, “You lose yourself completely in the creation.”
SECOND PLACE
SANDRA KEITH
“Pottery Barn”
Age upon completion: 67
Community: Mesa Springs Retirement Village – Abilene
Sandra Keith was born in Lubbock on September 6, 1943 where her parents
owned and ran a cotton gin. She always liked to try new things, and that is
where her love of art came about. Sandra’s motto, “Try new things, you never
know where it will lead,” is what she lives by. Along with pottery, she enjoys
creating various forms of art, photography, copper tooling, sewing, beading, and
writing poetry. As a minister, Sandra discovered her love for pottery while going
to pottery classes to form new relationships and get acquainted with people. She
enjoyed the opportunity to work with her hands and the uniqueness of pottery.
Sandra’s pottery has sold at craft/art shows, which Sandra explains is very
gratifying and fulfilling. “Pottery Bowl” took Sandra about one month to create,
and is a piece which she wanted to be creative. This desire lead her to using the
potato masher pattern.
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FIRST PLACE
HOMER FAULKNER
“Take Time to Smell the Flowers”
Age upon completion: 79
Community: Fairoaks of Denton - Denton

Homer Faulkner was born in 1924. Homer has been making spectacular
artwork for the last 30-35 years and has taken an interest in producing
works within the glass medium for the last 20-25 years. Homer loved the
look of the pieces within the glass medium, and, out of curiosity, he therefore
decided to try working with the medium. As demonstrated in his piece
“Take Time to Smell the Flowers,” Homer has been successful at producing
beautiful pieces of artwork. Homer explains, “Art gives you great satisfaction
in the mind and spirit.”
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HARD CRAFTS: SCULPTURE AND WOODWORK
THIRD PLACE
EDWARD HULYK
“Proto II”
Age upon completion: 82
Community: Eagle’s Trace - Houston

Edward Hulyk explains that “Proto II” is a mahogany piece designed to “offer
its audience pleasing shapes open to their interpretation.”
“I enjoy abstract art because it allows me to be creative with a sketch pad
and tools without conforming to a set pattern. ‘Proto II’ is simply that free
expression coming to life.” Edward lists contemporary era sculptors Barbara
Hepworth, Henry Moore, and Alexander Archipenko as influences.
A U.S. Navy veteran, Edward graduated from Michigan State University
with a degree in industrial design and worked for General Motors. He has
been married to Barbara for 61 years and enjoys spending time with his
three children and 11 grandchildren in Texas. Edward utilizes the woodshop
at Eagle’s Trace to work on his stone, wood, mahogany, and Styrofoam
sculpting. His pieces are often on display at the community.
SECOND PLACE
ELAYNE DOYLE
“Mother and Child”
Age upon completion: 80
Community: Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs - Boerne

Elayne was born on April 1, 1923 in Long Beach, California. Her interest in
sculpture began at the age of nine when she took a soap carving class at
a local park. After graduating from UCLA, she painted in oils for many years.
At the age of 50, Elayne rekindled her love for sculpture using wax and clay,
with her work cast in bronze. At age 70, while living in Kerrville, she went to
Italy to take a workshop on stone carving. From that time on, carving marble
and alabaster became her passion. Elayne can spend a year completing one
sculpture.
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HARD CRAFTS: SCULPTURE AND WOODWORK
FIRST PLACE
CHARLIE BOREN
“The Gift”
Age upon completion: 76
Community: Buckner Villas - Austin

For over 40 years, Charlie Boren has worked to achieve excellence in the
artistic use of wood. Through study and experience, Charlie has developed
a singular style: his sculpture is a harmony of wood and artistry. Born and
reared in Snyder, Texas, Charlie is a native son whose sculpture clearly reflects
his pioneer heritage.
He holds a BS and MS from Baylor University and worked as an educator
in Austin for 20 years. During this time, Charlie developed and refined his
techniques as he studied with the Masters in Bavaria, England, Canada, and the
United States.
At his historic family farm in Burleson, Texas, he founded the Russell Farm
Art Center, where he taught seminars to share his knowledge and love of the
native Texas hardwoods. “The Gift” was carved in two weeks and was inspired
by the sight of Charlie’s daughters holding their Christmas puppy.
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MIXED MEDIA
THIRD PLACE
ROBERT NORRIS
“BIRDS (Sunrise at Flyaway Bay)”
Age upon completion: 84
Community: Westminster - Austin

Robert Norris, a native of Texas, had an education and career in
architecture which provided him with a background in the use of color,
perspective, shade, and shadows. “BIRDS (Sunrise at Flyaway Bay),” which
took him only minutes to complete, was inspired by a photograph that
Robert found on the internet.
SECOND PLACE
VIRGINIA HANLEY
“Gateway”
Age upon completion: 76
Community: Manor Park, Inc. - Midland

Virginia was born in 1931 in the Panhandle of Texas. Her interest and
talent in art were evident from the age of three, when her mother gave
her pencils and paper to keep her occupied in church. Virginia graduated
from East Texas State Teachers College, and her first job was teaching art
in an elementary school. She took art classes, taught in the city recreation
program, and was involved in the Midland Arts Council.
Virginia’s great love is printmaking. Her prints have been accepted into juried
shows and have won awards. The fruit of her work can be seen in published
books. Virginia began to experience problems with her vision. Today, she is
legally blind, but still finds great joy working on her art. Virginia explains, “Art
is a part of me.”
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