New York’s Art Scene Called to Her. Which Home Did She Choose?

A Colorado-based sculptor, who spent decades building a life in her home state—raising a family, establishing a career, and marrying an architect—has found herself increasingly drawn to New York’s vibrant art world, where her adult children now reside. Though deeply rooted in her community, her professional and personal ties to the city have grown stronger over time, sparking a shift in her creative and geographical focus. The balance between her established life in Colorado and the pull of New York’s cultural opportunities presents a compelling reflection on how art, family, and place shape a person’s journey. For those interested in the intersection of career, family, and relocation, this story offers a thoughtful look at reinvention.

After finishing college in Colorado, Gail Folwell never left. She married an architect, built a career as a sculptor and raised two children, both of whom now live in New York. She visited them often, and increasingly the city’s art scene called to her.