Exhibit of actress Kim Novak's paintings at Butler next month

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

The paintings of Kim Novak, the 81-year-old actress known for her roles in 1950s and 1960s Alfred Hitchcock movies such as “Vertigo,” will be exhibited May 4 through June 29 in the Butler Institute of American Art’s Giffuni Gallery.

The exhibit features 27 works of portraits, interiors and landscapes inspired by spirituality and nature. Hours are noon to 4 p.m.

In a 2013 interview with TV Guide, Novak said she sometimes regrets walking away from acting after a fairly short career, but painting fills the void.

When asked what would be a perfect day for her, she said: “It would include painting, of course, and riding my horse and being with animals. I would be outdoors exploring new territory, experiencing the camaraderie of creatures that know you, that let you in and share their appreciation of life.

“Then there’s more joy in taking all that and expressing it in imagery on canvas. I’m lucky enough to live on a river [Rogue River in Oregon], where there’s always something wonderful and new coming along with the flow.

“Sure, I have my regrets sometimes, but when I look at life, and the river flowing, I feel nothing but joy in knowing that I’ve chosen the right path.”

She has been in the news this week for speaking out about the way certain celebrities treated her at the March 2 Oscars, during which Donald Trump Tweeted cruel remarks about her appearance.

She initially declined to respond to the remarks, but this week said she felt it was necessary.

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