Artist Statement:
Designated as one of the original “Powerchicks, Tina Flaherty blazed new paths for women in business while still in her 20’s. Described by Business Week as “one of America’s top corporate women,” she became the first female Vice-President at three of America’s leading corporations: Colgate-Palmolive, GTE, and Grey Advertising. Her primary responsibilities included corporate advertising, financial relations, and public affairs. A contributor to Town & Country, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Marie Claire and Fortune magazines, Tina Flaherty has written two award-winning books- The Savvy Woman’s Success Bible, and Talk your way to the Top, both published by Penguin Putnam. Her latest book, What Jackie Taught Us: Lessons from the Remarkable Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, was released in the spring of 2004. She has been the recipient of many honors and awards throughout her professional and philanthropic career. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Tina began her career there as a television co-host. She now lives with her two dogs, Jackie and Scarlet, in New York City. This piano was created with the aid of Sing for Hope Volunteer Artist Laura Nemerson. Laura Nemerson is a Brooklyn-based interior design professional specializing in the planning, design and construction of complex healthcare spaces throughout New York City. She is a frequent guest lecturer at the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Interior Design Department, and moderates round table discussions evaluating the applicability and durability of innovative, sustainable materials for the healthcare market. Creating an interactive art piece showcasing one New York’s great champions of historic preservation was a dream assignment for Ms. Nemerson, who has built her career around the core belief that art and design can and must affect, enhance and enliven daily life.
