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Congregation Beth Or

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Former Teacher's Watercolors Brighten Synagogue Gallery

Local artist Barbara Rosenzweig exhibits at Congregation Beth Or.

Stargazer lilies with their delicate pink hues, roses and peonies with their alluring vibrancy, apple blossoms with their future fruit cradled by soft white petals. It sounds like a springtime stroll through a lush, bountiful garden. But this floral paradise exists inside, adorning the walls of the Olitsky Art Gallery at Congregation Beth Or in Maple Glen.  These scenes of natural splendor are the watercolor creations of artist Barbara Rosenzweig, whose work has been described as “a breath of spring” by longtime congregant and gallery organizer Norma Jarrett. Rosenzweig is currently the featured artist at the Beth Or gallery in a month-long show that began Friday, May 13. In addition to Rosenzweig’s signature floral paintings, the exhibit …

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