The Art of Aging: Celebrating the Authentic Aging Self
June 12, 2010 by Anti-Aging and Skin Care Tips
Filed under About Anti-Aging
“The Art of Aging: Celebrating the Authentic Aging Self” – by Alice & Richard Matzkin A couple, both artists, take a penetrating look at aging through a series of projects that confront their fear and curiosity about growing old. They explore physical changes, sensuality and relationships, aging parents, spirituality and death. Drawing on their personal experiences and the wisdom of older mentors, they conclude that their elder years can be a time of ripening and harvest rather than stagnation and despair. The profusely illustrated book contains a wealth of inspiration, especially for those about to enter old age. NOW Available on Amazon.com: tinyurl.com **Authors/Artists BIO: Alice Matzkin has two paintings in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. Her portrait of Chelsea Clinton hung in the White House during the Clinton Administration. Her work has appeared in National Magazines, She has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Richard Matzkin has had numerous one man shows and his pieces are in collections throughout the United States. He is a talented sculptor, writer, musician and therapist. For more information about the Matzkins, see their web site: MatzkinStudio.com *This video was produced & edited by Jeff Foster http
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THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting! I’m the only one I know personally who has this viewpoint of aging. Everyone else I’ve ever known has a negative view of it, buys into the “anti-aging” illusion, and feels badly whenever they see a new line or gray hair. When I see a new gray hair or new line, I actually get tickled pink, lol. THANK YOU for posting, because it’s wonderful to find people, even on a YouTube video – who share my p.o.v.
you are and always have bee amazing people. xoxo
thank you so much for this
Thank you !
I’m a mortician by profession and have always tried to tell people to love every minute in life regardless of the negative because you will never have that minute again, so just smile.
Powerful presentation. Indeed, beauty comes in all shapes, forms, colors, and ages…despite what pop cultures would have one to think. Whe should celebrate the beauty of life in all of it’s forms. Thanks for sharing
Tonya C.
This is a wonderful video. We need more celebration of age in our culture. You are both beautiful and your art is amazing!
Nicely done. It is such a lovely commentary on aging and holds positive images for all of us to behold. Thank you.
How Divinely inspired! It is good to get old…to be old. I know. The alternative does not breathe…the inanimate art does. Your words have power and wisdom and your eyes are mirrors… A wonderful work. Thank You.
wonderfully articulated – beautifully fillmed, and the topic is very timely for us baby boomers, as well as for our aging parents – the perspcetive it gives us it such a gift – the sculptures and paintings are so right on — thank you
I want to grow up and become like Richard! Love the video. Bhudhara
I’m getting so many wonderful comments from the people I’ve sent this link to. You’ve done a wonderful and beautiful thing in putting your work and your thoughts about aging out there. I’m honored to be your friend. xoxoxoxo Madeline
FANTASTIC Alice and Richard
Congratulations my lovely friends. Your book and video are incredible and will be a life lesson for those fearing the aging process. Thank you for making growing older a wonderful pleasure and something to look forward to.
Can’t wait to get my hands on this treasure.
Much Love
Barbara Wesson
Congratulations, Alice and Richard, on your book. Sell a ton!! Love Madeline
It’s such an honor to know you both. Your art, your love for each other and for your community is a gift and an inspiration. The video is beautiful. Can’t wait to see the book. Love the cover!
Amazing, joyful, creative …just like Alice and Richard! Thank you for availing your wisdom and understanding to so many of us through your wonderful vision and talent.
Merrinell
Thank you for this beautiful body of work/wisdom.
love, love Diana Lang
Opened my eyes to my body and my future. I am Beautiful. All my best Bridget Gallaher.
Feeling very grateful that the beauty and talent of Alice and Richard really shines through in this video. I need to hear and see/read their aging wisdom and deeply apply it in my heart and daily thinking and feeling. Thank-you, Richard and Alice. I will tell everyone I know about this video interview and book!!
I love this, this will help others to realize life all tho changing, is still alive… Best of luck in this
Clint Santiago Dahl
What a beautiful short film about the very beautiful book newly created by the most romantic couple I know. Richard and Alice live in love . . . for life, for their work, and for each other. The Art of Aging so well represents the Matzkins’ courage in embracing the aging process that is the culmination–and can be the triumph–of human life.
Love it you beautiful loving people!!
Right on, Alice and Richard. You’re an inspiration! May your book be seen and your message be embraced by all who fear aging.
What a beautiful couple ! I can’t wait to buy their book.
Gorgeous inspiring video. Such a beautiful message. Embracing every stage of life, with love. Yes!
i use most of the stuff u talk about except for the moisturizer cuz from my experience i have found that no matter what kind of moisturizer i use from cheap drugstore to high end, my skin always beaks out
or it gets even oiler. So i just use a moisturizing toner…
thanks for showing some of the products you use. i never thought much about skin care because i don’t use makeup that much so soap or noxzema is what i usually use but just recently with my interest in makeup going into high gear, i’ve learned that no matter what, skin care is important. this is actually the first time i’ve heard of toner etc. etc. i’ve been looking around and testing things out to find out what works but never knowing the actual steps/order so thank you for doing this.
I love that you show the products you are discussing.
yes please!!!
Since you said u didnt like that u have to scoop out ur moisturizer I think you should use the moisturizer from Cereva. Its dermatologist recomended thats houw I found out about it and also its very light and its unscented.
you look great without makeup
you have such lovely skin. it glows!
yay, i use cetaphil too
what was the name of the make up remover plz?
great video, you do have amazing skin
u hav beautiful skin!
wow you have such beautiful skin!! I love your videos they are very helpful! thanks!
thanks for the tips! you have some good products, i’ll definitely try some out. thanks ren ren!
Everything is dermatologist tested. I never go by that. Im allergic to cetaphil and my skin is also acne prone and very sensitive
Hi u have beautiful skin, u asked about any good masks. I gave up on store brand masks i think they have too much alcohol. I just did a Yogurt mask (Yogurt, oatmeal and jojoba oil) mixed all really good applied left 10 min, it brightened my skin and moisturize it and its Cheap with no alcohol!!! ]
Mashed Banana with honey is great too!!!!
You do awesome looks and your m/u skills are exceptional. But your real beauty shines through in this video – with no makeup on! You look glowy and natural and plain beautiful!
you had acne?? wow your ckin looks sooo perfect….how did you get rid of it?
I think you look prettier without makeup…
You have really great skin! <3
just use a plastic spatula. such as one that you would use to mix cream bleach to make it more sanitary.
I also use cetaphil, i like how it is very moisturizing and the tube does last a very long time. I like how it is also sold at costco so I can get everything there.
i love biore’s warming mask! the warming sensation is soooo nice! and i think its $8
a good face cleanser or face scrub that is cheap is… L’OREAL Paris DERMO EXPERTISE- VISBLY CLEAN- Foaming cream srub cleanser/ renews skin fently exfolistes& reveals a healthy glow with vitamin c & exofoiating Beads i have it in Normal canget it in any skin type i got it at CVS or some place like for like 8- 10 dollors it is go good… i works and it makes your face look brighter and shinnier and silky soft… xx
you have pretty skin!
Great video!!!! This helped me out alot. I been looking for a good skincare regimen and yours looks like it really works. So thanks and I will be trying it out.
mint jubilee is a great mask, i believe its made by the same company as the one you have.
Very helpful video..imma go out and get some of the things you showed on here.