Monthly Archives: July 2015

Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson Debuts on HBO

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Judith Trojan

It wasn’t easy living in America, circa 1924, if you were a woman with exceptional artistic talent, showed signs of emotional fragility and unorthodox sexual proclivities.  Without a supportive family or like-minded community (the ex-pats in Paris, for example) to protect you and nurture your talent, you were … Continue reading →

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American Experience Shines a Light on the NYC Blackout of 1977

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Judith Trojan

Thirty-eight years ago, on July 13, 1977, New York metro area residents were sweating through a scorcher. New York City was on the brink of bankruptcy: Cops and firefighters and hundreds of city workers faced layoffs, afterschool services were being cut, residents and … Continue reading →

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Liz Swados Takes the High Road in My Depression on HBO

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Judith Trojan

Born in 1951, Elizabeth Swados was a wunderkind, given the range of talents she enjoyed to great success while still in her twenties: composer, performer, music conductor, writer, illustrator. Then regarded as avant-garde, her creative spirit proved to be as natural as life … Continue reading →

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Jane Aaron (1948 – 2015) Trailblazing Indie Animator

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Judith Trojan

“Light is thrilling for me.”— Jane Aaron. On June 27, the animation community lost a trailblazer.  Jane Aaron’s untimely death at age 67 is a heartbreaking loss for her family and for those of us who’ve enjoyed her whimsical animated films, her … Continue reading →

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