Noreen Jekel

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Photography

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Noreen’s life has always revolved around Art and Design. She grew up in Thorpe Bay, Essex and was educated in England. She attended an Art Foundation Course at Southend-on-Sea School of Art then went on to gain her B.A. in 3- Dimensional Design specializing in Interior Design in Leeds, Yorkshire which was followed up by an Art Teacher’s Certificate.

Upon marrying her American husband Ed she moved to the U.S. to New Hartford New York and began her career in Commercial Interior Design and Space Planning which spanned over 3 decades and included banks, offices, hospitals, restaurants and the revival of an area landmark the Hotel Utica. However, her most cherished design was The Red Lion British Pub and Restaurant which she and her husband owned.

One of the reasons Noreen was ‘drawn’ to New Bern is, of course, its vibrant Art Community which has inspired her to return to her ‘first love’, Art. Noreen works in many mediums, including acrylic and watercolor. She also enjoys photography and jewelry making and is always looking for new creative challenges.
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Noreen is a member of the Twin Rivers Art Association.