Aviva Stanoff

Most of my life has been spent balanced between two worlds: the traditional simplicity of a Japanese temple and the majesty of the old growth redwoods of Northern California. New York City has its own rhythm.

My heritage and the natural setting I grew up in compel me to view the city as organic, like the subway violinist who is compelled to play, not for small change, but to hear the strains of her music weave between the concrete forest and glass cliffs. My efforts, I hope, can begin to express my gratitude to those ancient trees, the Japanese aesthetic calm and simplicity and the urban inspiration that surrounds me now.

www.avivastanoff.com

Brooklyn, NY

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