On Display at Dorinda

Casa Dorinda staged its latest exhibition featuring the works of resident Michelle Joanou and her late husband Phil curated by Penny Arntz.

Michelle is an accomplished fiber artist with a Carpinteria loft studio, while her former New York ad agency CEO husband, who died ten years ago, only started as an artist at the age of 62, painting more than 300 oil canvases during his 15-year career behind the easel. Both artists are recognized internationally.

Among those checking out the debut were son Phil Joanou and musician grandson Lucas, Victoria Hines Donna Kelsey, Peggy Crull, Gisele McDermott, Betty Fussell, Patsy Fulmer, Barbara Hadley, and Barbara Hume.