Bernice Steinbaum (BS) was a name I had heard over and over. She is an art dealer, curator, gallerist, speaker and author, but she is also legendary, a pioneer, caring, witty and fashionable. Imagine my excitement when I found out that the field trip for the Lowe Docents would be a tour of Bernice's gallery and home.
Her New York gallery was one of the first to showcase women artists and artists of color. She made a move to Miami's Wynwood area and is now in Coconut Grove. A walk into her home/gallery is a feast for the eyes. There are so many things to see, explore and enjoy. The tour was made even more special because Bernice is funny, witty and each piece came with a fabulous story. She told us about the artist and the creation of the pieces
It was a delight to walk into each room of her house. The creativity and art pieces don't just adorn the walls, but the ceiling and floors. As an artist, the visit to her gallery was very inspiring. The stories she told us about Cuban artist, Pavel Acosta, and how his pieces were created with the paint chips from crumbling buildings in Cuba touched me. It showed the passion to create even without art supplies.
This was an experience I will not forget.
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