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Children of the Universe

“Fibers & Filemonts” drawn with pastels during orchestra rehearsal by Leslie Bender on June 3, 2025
“Children of the Universe” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on September 5, 2025.

Note: Safe Harbors of the Hudson is proud to host an exhibition of paintings by Leslie Bender, titled “Passionate Pairings”as inspired by her collaboration with the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra. Leslie Bender’s artwork will be on display in the Lobby at the Ritz | 107 Broadway | Newburgh, NY 12550 from September 25, 2025 through October 27, 2025. Opening Reception is on September 25, 2025 from 6 PM to 8 PM.

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Just dinner! Maybe dance?

“Two colorful conches” drawn with colored pencils by Sanford Ross Bender
“Just dinner? Maybe dance”composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on April 14, 2025.
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Red dirt road

“Red dirt road ” pastel drawing by Sanford Ross Bender on January 10, 2024
“Red dirt road” composed and performed with acoustic guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on January 10, 2024.
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Polar Ardor

Polar Ardor (2021)

A short animation about polar life and love created by Camille Wainer (camillewainer.com) in collaboration with composer Sanford Bender (sanfordbender.com).

Inspired by the paper cut style of early animator Lotte Reiniger, Polar Ardor incorporates the additive techniques of woodblock stamping and Chine-collé printmaking to recreate a delicate landscape threatened by division and deterioration.The whimsical music of composer/architect Sanford Bender accompanies each stage of the polar bear’s journey through a varied composition using only two symbolic forms (the heart and the puzzle piece). Simply and subtly, Polar Ardor offers an optimistic message about the importance of collaboration and compassion in the face of an uncertain future.