the joy of reading
SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL LITERACY MONTH
This exhibit is deeply personal to Eileen as she pays tribute to the books that shaped her life.
Each painting is paired with a literary work that influenced Eileen, visually exploring its themes and emotional resonance.
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
Three formative books from Eileen’s childhood that shaped her artistic vision.
cHARLOTTE'S WEB, by author E.B White and illustrated by illustrator Garth Williams; first published in 1952.
TEEN LITERATURE
Three formative books from Eileen’s teen years that shaped her artistic vision.
adult LITERATURE
Three formative books from Eileen’s adult years that have shaped her artistic vision.