Mira continues to exhibit and dedicates her time to teaching art to
youth in the Los Angeles area. In 2003 the city of Los Angeles
awarded her two certificates of appreciation for her artistic talents
and contributions to the community.
Collectors of her work include: Actors Anna Maria Horsford, Rolonda
Watts, Singer Freddie Jackson, Entertainment Columnist Flo Anthony,
Music Executive Barry Hankerson, Percussionist Terrilyn Carrington,
Sports Agent Jerome Stanley and Getty Museum Executive Chef Helene
Kennan.
Ms. Gandy has a commissioned portrait of the late publicist Fredrick
Murphy housed in the archives at the Schomburg Museum in Harlem. In
2001 she was also commissioned by the Los Angeles County Fire Fighters
to create a memorial portrait of their twelve brothers lost in the
World Trade Center tragedy.
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