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On
Wednesday, April 2nd, the Co-Producer Society of the Florida Grand
Opera hosted an intimate pre-performance dinner to celebrate the opening of
“Tosca” in the Next Generation Green Room of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing
Arts. Connie McSilver, whose bold and colorful sculptures and paintings were
exhibited in the venue, was the Featured Artist, selected by Bernard Markowicz,
owner of Markowicz Fine Art, who exclusively curates the art at the Next
Generation Green Room for every new show; joining the Opera’s key supporters
and sharing the motivation for her emotionally charged pieces.
Ms.
McSilver is a retired psychoanalyst and respected social worker, and her
experiences with human challenges motivate her work, which explores the
intricacies of the psyche with a unique and often humorous perspective. She is
a board member of a prestigious university and founder of the McSilver
Institute for Poverty Policy and Research.
As she has been touched in her
professional life, her personal expression is vivid and inspiring, revealing in
vibrant imagery the struggles and triumphs that we face as human beings. Connie
McSilver shares her own passion and gives back both literally and figuratively;
she donates proceeds from her sales to a university scholarship fund.
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Before
the dinner started, Anthony Kennedy Shriver, founder of Best Buddies,
International and acclaimed artist, Romero Britto, stopped by to meet with
McSilver, as they were interested in learning about Ms. McSilver’s art and how
it has benefitted individuals and charities. The elite guest list included
Susan Danis, General Director and CEO of the Florida Grand Opera, Ramon Tebar,
Music Director, and Sir Alan P. Duddle.
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