Brenda Bengis with Claudia Potamkin, Cricket Taplin and Bonnie Clearwater. The photo was taken at the Margulies Warehouse (gallery) in Wynwood at a fundraiser for Constance Margulies' charity the Lotus House.

Art can be appreciated and also be a catalyst for change or cathartic for others In the case of Marty and Constance, they re proud to share their vast art collection with others and have some cutting edge art and perhaps one of the finest collections of photography in the world.

Beyond art the Margulies' are commited to the community. Constance created the Lotus House Shelter for Homeless Women and taps into the large network of artists and collectors to help fund this outstanding project in Overtown. The Lotus House is much more than a shelter. It provides the women with art lessons, yoga, cooking lessons, and a chance to appreciate their own self worth. Constance is a dedicated woman, selflessly working for the benefit of women who otherwise have no voice.

Jerry and I admire this amazing couple and support the Lotus House and the Sundari Foundation, Inc.

--Brenda