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Rebecca RathI was so thrilled to see my work in the gallery. It was definitely a highlight of my NYC experience – though I loved every exhilaratingsecond we spent in NYC, from driving into New York from the airport at dusk and seeing that famous skyline to riding theSubway. I loved exploring Chelsea and “bumped” into my fellow artist and friend Helene Leane! Next day, once again, I literally‘bumped” into my brother Mike and sister-in-law Narelle outside Macys! What a small world! And to think, I hadn’t even spokento them yet.I thoroughly enjoyed walking through Central Park to reach the beautiful and elegant Guggenheim– something I had only seenin photos. What an amazing building, featuring just as impressive an art collection. Degas’ pastel drawing “Dancers in Greenand Yellow” swept me off my feet. It is even more sublime in real life. Oh, and I can’t forget getting lost in Monet’s Waterlilies atMoMA. Time did stop for a second and I got goosebumps! Monet has to be my favorite artist and to view his work in the fleshwas inspiring.Meeting the ladies at Agora was also a wonderful experience. Having spent the last six months in email correspondence it wasbrilliant to finally meet the team. It was also great to see my work on the exhibition poster!But it wasn’t all art, my husband Andy and brother Mike took Narelle and myself to a Yankees game. What a wonderful experience!Next was a stand-up comedy night at Dangerfield’s in the Lower East side. I got belly ache from laughing so much. I lovedvisiting the Rockerfeller Centre and traveling to the top to view the NYC skyline. What an amazing view of an incredible city!The food was also fabulous - my husband and I ate like kings (and queens!) every night at various restaurants. We especiallyloved eating at the famous Buddha Bar in the trendy Meatpacking district . I have dreamt about that for years, having boughtall the CDs. The music is very inspirational and I play the CDs in my studio while I work. On top of that, there was time for aBroadway show, where I was on the edge of my seat, and fabulous shopping.Perhaps the people, were the most memorable experience. They say the people make a city and for NYC I think that is true.The energy is amazing and there are so many people from all walks of life. It is constantly buzzing with people and cars, rushingfrom one place to the next. I’ll never forget the hum of the city (nor the sounds of the horns!). It was such a stark contrastfrom my home which is set on 25 acres in the Australian bush. I have kangaroos grazing in the back paddock and I wake to thesound of kookaburras.It is wonderful to have the support of Angela and the girls at Agora. It has done a lot for my confidence and I thank them for theirsupport. The Agora staff have been extremely professional. I am impressed with the amount of people who work at the galleryand their efficiency in responding to my questions. They have been prompt with all emails and courteous with their responses.They have been a pleasure to work with.www.Agora-Gallery.com/Artistpage/Rebecca_Rath.aspx82 ARTisSpectrum