Art, Aging and Legacies

Abstract

© 2011 bridges association Lili Artel wrote to Clare: I need to be paired with another writer. I’m 92 years old, have, since 2000, published a novel, a memoir and am currently working up a book, a “bakers’ dozen” of personal essays. I’m also continuing to write poetry—many on the subject of being old and the prospect of death—but I’ve retained my sense of humor and I leaven my poems with some lightness. Of course, Bridges writers are feminists, but I think we could manage to understand each other better if we were closer in age or experience: I’m a New York leftist of the 1930’s-40’s. I’m also a visual artist, a fiber sculptor, which I started doing in my 50s with no encouragement. It’s a wonderful idea and I would be proud to be a participant.