Visual art exhibit, Better Late Than Never, featured the watercolors of Orpha Woods Foster, wife of renowned philanthropist, E.P. Foster. Sometime during the early 20th century, Orpha joined the popular California landscape artist movement, and produced four historical pieces that debuted one hundred years later at the WAV Theater Gallery. The Fosters created, among other things, the Ventura County Parks System.
Jill Sattler’s photographs of centenarian Beatrice Wood and Jill’s voluptuous acrylic abstracts were a stunning addition to the show. Sarah Kalvin curated the event and had a sampling of her carefree watercolors on display.
The Caregivers; Volunteers Assisting the Elderly organized the year long Passport to the Arts event, with WAV the chosen venue for the month of June. Sarah Kalvin selecting the art and hosted the First Friday well-attended reception.
Millie Schofield and Phil Foster Ranger, the great-granddaughter and great-grandson of the historical couple, were attending to visitors throughout the evening. Also in attendance were the City’s VIPs, Elena Brokaw, Denise Sindelar, Suz Montgomery and many more notable people. Ann White, ceramicist and Foster descendant accompanied husband and one of the WAV’s founders, Sid White.
For more information, visit http://fragilesands.com/epfosterhouse.html, www.JillSattler.com and www.vccaregivers.org
Photo of Beatrice Wood by Jill Sattler. Photo of Orpha Woods Foster unknown. All other photos by Eren Dupee. Thank you Eren for your generous gift.
