Dueling Artists support temple’s move

Posted 4/11/12

The paint flew on March 31 at Temple Torat Yisrael on Park Avenue during “Dueling Artists 2012,” which served as the temple’s final fundraiser at the Cranston location. The new Temple will be …

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Dueling Artists support temple’s move

IT IS ALL IN THE SCENERY: Camille Chedda, a “dueling artist” who was born in Jamaica where she studied painting at the Edna Manley College of the Performing Arts, works on her canvas. In 2010, she enrolled as a graduate student, majoring in painting, at UMass Dartmouth. She decided to paint what was right in front of her, a table of guests there that evening.

WITH FLARE: Susan Smoller, president of Temple Torat Yisrael; Barbara Morse Silva of WJAR 10; Sheila Malatt, Ways & Means Chair at Temple Torat Yisrael; and Rabbi Amy Levin pose for a photo during the Temple’s Dueling Artists 2012 event.

PICTURE PERFECT: Liliya Krys utilized a photograph for her painting during the “Dueling Artists” event at Temple Torat Yisrael. Krys is currently working on her MFA in painting at UMass Dartmouth.

PURE IMAGINATION: Ashley Potter, age 20, who is pursuing her B.A. in fine arts at RIC, works on her painting. She enjoys painting from her imagination and has done work in printmaking, fabric sculpture and metal work.

Posted Wednesday, April 11, 2012 1:00 pm

Featuring the artistic talent of Camille Chedda, Ashley Potter, Liliya Krys and Mary Ann Rossoni, the event drew approximately 150 people in attendance. As the artists painted in front of the live audience, attendees socialized, enjoyed appetizers, wine and dessert and music by “Here To Stay.” Barbara Morse Silva, of Channel 10, served as both emcee and auctioneer.

“The total is unknown at this time however, all the funds raised will be used to support Temple Torat Yisrael and the moving expenses and the expenses of running the temple to allow us to have the current programs and do the social action that we do,” said Susan Smoller, president of Temple Torat Yisrael. “We will be moving to East Greenwich this year and the money will be used for the support of the entire Temple Torat Yisrael. We thank all the people who attended and the generosity of the patrons.”

(Herald photos by Meri R. Kennedy and Steve Popiel)