“Bowl of Rocks 6” (the last of the series) 48×60 inches

oil on canvas 2002 (as seen from my storage unit door en route to delivery)

Lasell Village is a senior living community located on the campus

of Lasell College in Newton, MA.

From the Village catalogue:

“Opened in 2000, Lasell Village marked many “firsts” both for the college and for senior living, with lifelong learning opportunities becoming a fundamental component of retirement. Residents agree to sustain their intellectual and physical well-being by participating in a wide range of group and individual activities, averaging nine hours a week (450 hours per year).

“The commitment to a personalized program of lifelong learning—which had begun as a requirement for residents—has become an expectation and a foundation for the close educational, governance and social connections that exist between Lasell Village and Lasell College. Both college students and Village residents benefit from interacting through shared courses, class modules, research projects, internships and mentoring—as well as in the community itself, where students often serve as wait staff, lifeguards, interns and volunteers.  In 2015, Lasell College’s commitment to intergenerational education was recognized with the designation “Age-Friendly University,” a distinction that exists to this day.”

Once the cafeteria renovation is complete, Bowl of Rocks will be installed in the cafeteria.

I’m thrilled to have this koi painting occupy such a prominent space for all the residents to enjoy.