Gilah Yelin Hirsch

Artist Studio Visit

Venice, CA

February 8, 2004

Gilah Yelin Hirsch is an internationally known multi-disciplinary artist. She frequently lectures and writes about her work, which has been collected internationally. Her work in the varied media of writing, painting, photography, and video has been inspired and informed by extensive travel, extended solitary sojourns in nature, research and practice in the areas of psychology, psychoneuroimmunology, philosophy, global culture, architecture, and art. She has lectured, published, exhibited, and has had her work collected internationally. Gilah holds the position of Professor of Art at California State University, Dominquez Hills, and resides in Venice, California.

The afternoon began with a fascinating guided tour of Gilah's unique home/studio, which is often visited by art and architecture groups. This is a very special environment which nourishes the heart, the body, and the soul as well as supporting the artistic imagination. After the tour, guests gathered in Gilah's studio and she spoke about her work. The afternoon concluded with a variety of interesting and thought provoking questions from the audience.

Space for this tour and lecture was limited to twenty-five participants, and all twenty five-spaces were filled! There were many positive comments, from members who attended, regarding this very successful and inspiring event.

Welcome by SCWCA President, Ann Isolde	Ann Isolde introduces artist, Gilah Hirsch
Gilah Hirsch in her studio talking about The Diamond Series
Gilah Hirsch speaking to SCWCA members about her work
Barbara Margolies, Cathy Salser, Ann Isolde, and Marjorie Elliott greeting each other at the front door to Gilah Hirsch's home	Ann Isolde and Cathy Salser in Gilah Hirsch's living room
Linda Arreola, Virginia Warren, and Linda Lundell in Gilah Hirsch's guest bedroom
Guardian angel in Gilah Hirsch's home	Barbara Margolies and Marjorie Elliot in Gilah Hirsch's guest bedroom
Ann Isolde and Barbara Margolies seated in Gilah Hirsch's dining area
Nancy Lissamin and Stephanie Kordan standing in Gilah Hirsch's ecologically self-sustained garden