HILLSDALE— For the month of January, Dream Makers Art Studio will showcase a four-person mixed media art exhibit at the Hillsdale Free Public Library, at 509 Hillsdale Ave. This art collective features the work of four local artists, each bringing their unique perspective and talent to the show.
Featured Artists
- Suzi Gerace (Park Ridge)
Owner of Dream Makers Art Studio in Hillsdale, Suzi creates one-of-a-kind pottery, paintings, upcycled hand-painted furniture, and designer clothing. At her studio, located at 101 West Street, she also teaches classes in painting, sewing, crafts, jewelry making, and more for both adults and children. - Margaret Durbeck (Hackensack)
Treasurer of the Hackensack Art Club, Margaret is a pop artist who has displayed her vibrant work at local libraries, the studio in Hillsdale, and various art events throughout the area. Her favorite mantra is, “Start When You’re Old – it’s never too late to be creative.” - David Strauss (Park Ridge)
David is a multi-talented multimedia artist whose work includes watercolors and intricate parasite drawings, part of a series of 1,200 pieces previously exhibited in New York City. - Youseff (New York, N.Y.)
A street artist known for painting on NYC subway maps, Youseff sells his work outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Suzi has supported and collected his work for over 20 years. His journey as an artist began with nothing but a dream, using free subway maps as his canvas. The show features 10 of his vibrant prints.
Exhibit Highlights
The exhibit includes showcases filled with Suzi’s pottery and clay masks, which feature intricate designs created using a laser cutter at the Hillsdale Library. “[Director] David Franz taught me how to use the laser cutter, and I got really carried away with the creative possibilities,” Suzi tells Pascack Press.
Reception Event
A reception will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m., featuring live music by guitarist Pete Pizutti. Visitors will have the chance to meet the artists, explore unique works of art, and experience a diverse range of sculptures and multimedia creations.
About Suzi Gerace
With 40 years of experience as a toy designer, Suzi has produced products for iconic children’s characters, including Paddington Bear, Madeline, Beatrix Potter, Goodnight Moon, Arthur, and Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar. She also co-founded Masks Matter, an organization that distributed thousands of masks to hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities during the pandemic.
Learn more about Suzi’s work at dreammakersart.com or her LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/dream-makers-inc.