ARTIST PATIL DISPLAYS AT HICKORY CORNER LIBRARY

NEW DISPLAY IN
HICKORY CORNER LIBRARY’S

ART   PROGRAM

Hickory
Corner Branch Library wants to make art part of your library experience. Visitors
will be able to enjoy the art of Vijaya Patil by following the Art @ Your
Library signs posted in several rooms and the main hallway.

Ms.
Patil began her art career as a child in India.

“I still remember every year during
summer vacation I used to go to art class. My art teacher’s name was Mr.
Inglay. He taught me the fundamentals of painting but explained to me the real
meaning of art. I also got guidance from Mr. Vaidya. He taught me how to draw
faces and the body. It was really difficult for me but I overcame the
difficulty and excelled in it.

After
moving to the United States, Ms. Patil filled some lonely hours with art-
“first time in my life I was away from my family and friends in a foreign
country. During this time, I focused on my painting, which helped me get
through the initial difficult times.” Then a friend suggested that Vijaya teach
art to children. “What a great way to pursue my passion and give back to
society. Teaching kids and helping them express themselves freely through art
and painting gives me utmost satisfaction and a feeling of fulfillment,” says Ms.
Patil, who teaches neighborhood children along with her two children. Some of
the children’s pictures are currently on display @ your library!

The
Patil art will be on display until August 27.

The
Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System is located at 138
Hickory Corner Road in East Windsor. The library is the cornerstone of our
community, enriching lives through free resources for learning, fun and
opportunity. For more information, call 609-448-1330 or visit www.mcl.org.