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Feeling Our Age,” Watermark’s second cultural awareness exhibition, featuring the artwork of Pacific Northwest artist Kathleen Cosgrove, opened in early March at Sonrisa Senior Living in Roseville, CA. The compelling art exhibition celebrates the inherent beauty and power of aging and features 60 striking portraits of women over the age of 60. A personal essay detailing each woman’s life experiences, challenges, and aspirations for the future accompanies each portrait.
Having debuted at The Watermark at the Pearl in Portland, Oregon, in 2023 and most recently displayed at The Watermark at Bellevue in Washington, "Feeling Our Age" continues to spark meaningful conversations about aging and empowerment.
The women featured in this collection include former legislators, nurses, artists, pilots, and other trailblazers who have shaped their communities in extraordinary ways. Through their portraits and stories, the exhibition challenges outdated perceptions of aging and highlights the importance of fostering a society that values individuals at every stage of life. Many women have shared experiences of facing age-related challenges. As the global population continues to age, with the World Health Organization projecting that one in six people will be aged 60 and over by 2030, conversations like these help to promote awareness and inspire positive change.
“Kathleen Cosgrove’s exhibition embodies everything we are striving to achieve at Sonrisa Senior Living,” said Carol Pickard, senior executive director of Sonrisa. “It’s crucial that we continue to showcase how seniors are thriving and embracing their strengths. The 'Feeling Our Age' exhibition challenges outdated stereotypes and inspires our residents to celebrate their own journeys.”
The exhibition aligns with Watermark Retirement Communities’ commitment to fostering vibrant, enriching environments where seniors thrive. For Kathleen Cosgrove, "Feeling Our Age" is more than just an art exhibition — it’s a movement. “This collection has changed how so many people think about aging,” Cosgrove shared. “The 60 women I painted have had a profound impact on me, and I hope their stories inspire others just as much as they have inspired me.”
Guests at the grand opening of the exhibition had the opportunity to meet Kathleen Cosgrove and view the artwork up close. Attendees were able to participate in essay and abstract art workshops led by Cosgrove herself, fostering deeper engagement with the themes of the exhibition.
Watermark is proud to continue sharing this inspiring exhibition, with its next opening scheduled for mid-May at The Watermark at San Jose. The traveling exhibition will further celebrate the strength, resilience, and artistry of aging, bringing powerful and stunning artwork to an even wider audience.
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