Collection: FAY SINGER
Fay Singer (1927 - 2015) was a distinguished fine artist and committed art activist whose life and work flourished in California. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she pursued her academic studies at Western Reserve University and later at UC Berkeley. In 1961, she married artist Raymond V. Singer, marking the beginning of a fifty-year journey dedicated to her craft. Singer's profound connection to art is encapsulated in her belief that "Honesty" is the core of all artistic endeavors, a philosophy she shared with profound clarity in a 1998 interview with The Malibu Times.
Her approach to painting was deeply introspective and process-oriented, moving beyond photographic reliance to capture the "soul" of her subjects. She explored the essence rather than the mere appearance, seeking to capture the underlying spirit and complexity of her subjects. Her landscapes, showcase her ability to recall and depict the emotional and visual impacts of a place, focusing on the atmospheric and architectural elements that define the landscape.
Singer's works, characterized by their vivid execution and emotional depth, span a dynamic range from the quiet tranquility of French villages to the vibrant energy of a keyboard in her "Still Life with Keyboard," reflecting her versatile engagement with both the natural world and the constructed environment. She believed that art required a commitment beyond talent, attributing 90 percent of success in the arts to hard work.
Throughout her life, Singer remained committed to the artistic community, actively participating in the Malibu Art Association and dedicating her life to daily painting, often extending her studio hours well into the night. Despite her substantial academic pursuits in psychology and a nearly completed Ph.D., her heart was always with the arts, leading her to a life richly filled with creation and contribution to the cultural fabric of her community.
Fay Singer's legacy is a testament to her belief that art serves as "food for the soul," a principle she lived out through her prolific output and her profound impact on those who encountered her work. Her exhibitions across Southern California and the global reach of her collectors affirm her enduring influence and the deep resonance of her artistic vision.
