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  Blind Artist Ruben Parga's opening reception was a huge success. His exhibition, "Insight" at the Workmen's Circle gallery, continues through January 31, 2014. 

 

In his native Mexico, Ruben Parga started exploring the world of art as a child. At the Universidad Latinoamericana in Mexico City he studied graphic design and photography. 

 

After going completely blind in December 2009, Parga continued his exploration of techniques and materials at art classes at the Braille Institute. His primary focus has been ceramic sculpture, but also printmaking, basketry, and mosaics. His work is represented in many private collections.

 

"In the transition to a new way of living," Parga says, "my blindness stopped me for a while. But my drive to create art, to offer the world my particular insight, was stronger than my physical limitation. I know now that blindness will never stop my impulse to keep making art."

 

Parga is known for his series of ceramic masks, depicting the range of emotions known to the human condition. 

 

"My life is not over. I refuse to stop growing," Parga says. 

Exciting happenings are afoot at your Workmen's Circle. We're about to undertake a major redesign of our website, so if you've checked us out online, please bear with us during our update and continue reading the e-Briv for all the news from your Arbeter Ring / Workmen's Circle.

We've got some wonderful programs scheduled for 2014 including a Yiddish Sing-Along starting in January as well as George Mann in concert on January 24 (Save the Date!). 

You can still make your year-end contributions online by accessing the DONATION button at the top of the right-hand column (the DONATION button on our old website still works too!)

We're always on the lookout for items that will keep our organization running smoothly so check out our WISH LIST at the bottom of the e-Briv's right-hand column.

Mit khavershaft

Ruth Judkowitz, Chairmentsh

The Workmen's Circle

1525 S. Robertson Bl.

Los Angeles, CA 90035

310.552.2007 

 

Intermediate Yiddish: 

Mondays 6:30-8 pm

Advanced Yiddish: 

Mondays 5-6:30 pm

 

 

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Yiddish Conversation

with Hadasa

 

Every Monday

2-3:15 pm

(by donation)

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Keep your Yiddish kite flying by attending this group! All levels of Yiddish are welcome. Kumt arayn!