Press Release 7/15/19

SOUTH AMBOY — The Sadie Pope Dowdell Library is thrilled to announce a pair of new art installations: Pauline Perlman’s “Imagination Dolls” and Danielle Wilkinson’s “Nature Photography Mandalas.” Located in the Davidoff Family Exhibition Area and throughout the library’s display cases, these collections are visible at all times during the library’s operating hours. All are strongly encouraged to stop by and enjoy these unique, thoughtful, and engaging artworks!  

Pauline Perlman’s handcrafted dolls have been displayed at more than fifteen libraries around the state of New Jersey. Perlman began making the dolls about four years ago when she joined the Rahway Senior Center, where she attended sessions to learn about doll design. Crafted from media including paint, glue, wood, spools, wool, fabrics, ornaments, and even human hair, her work combines two key materials: recycled goods and imagination. “My ultimate wish is for them to find a home in the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., for the remainder of their years,” says Perlman. “Children are very interested in them as well as adults.”

Danielle Wilkinson is an artist currently creating and teaching workshops in drawing, photography, spirituality and yoga. She earned her BFA from Ramapo College of NJ and her NJ Art & Education Certification from St. Peter’s College; she taught art at David Brearley Middle and Kenilworth High School for fourteen years. Her Nature Photography Mandalas are created from digital photographs capturing fractal patterns in the natural world. “My artwork is meant to evoke inner growth, awareness, and peace,” Wilkinson says. “Each mandala has a way of drawing the viewer into the present moment. Photography is about capturing the moment. Meditation is about being in the moment. Spirituality is about being grateful for the moment. This is the essence behind my Nature Photography Mandala Creations.”

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Comments, queries, compliments? Please visit www.dowdell.org, or contact the Library at 732-721-6060 or comments@dowdell.org. The library is located off John O’Leary Blvd, adjacent to South Amboy Middle High School. Summer hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10am to 8pm; and Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 5pm.