The Historical Society of Woodstock has announced an interview with Cathy Riley about the memoir More Light, An Artist’s Life with Meher Baba, written by her late husband Tom Riley, set for Monday, April 3rd.
Meher Baba was an Indian spiritual master who said he was the Avatar, or God in human form, of the age. A major spiritual figure of the 20th century, he had a following of hundreds of thousands of people, mostly in India, but with a significant number in the United States, Europe and Australia.
Tom Riley, an accomplished artist and storyteller, grew up in the community of Woodstock, New York. He learned of Meher Baba in 1954 and was fortunate to spend time in Meher Baba’s company.
Riley’s memoir, More Light, is a captivating account of his artistic and spiritual journey, which included studying with artist Walter Goltz in Woodstock, years of practicing the art of oil painting and fine illustrative drawing, and membership in the Woodstock Artists Association. First at Winchell’s Corner Store in Shokan and later at Meher Circle in Woodstock, Riley also drew together like-minded Woodstock residents and other seekers who gathered in meetings for many years to share the awakening teachings of Meher Baba.
The talk will begin at 7 pm and will highlight a few of the adventures, perceptive insights and observations that Tom recorded from over 65 years as an accomplished artist and a devoted follower of Meher Baba.
To register, email historicalsocietyofwoodstockny@gmail.com with “Tom Riley” in the subject line. For more information visit the Historical Society of Woodstock website.
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