About Lois Wright (July 9, 1928 - October 13, 2023)

Lois Wright was a talented East Hampton artist whose paintings of the Beales capture a rare insider's perspective of life at Grey Gardens. Her long-standing friendship with "Big" Edie Bouvier Beale and "Little" Edie Bouvier Beale allowed her to create artworks of exceptional historical and personal significance, painted either at Grey Gardens itself or from her vivid memories of time spent there.

As an artist, Wright developed a distinctive style that captured the essence of her subjects through a deeply personal lens. Her paintings of the Beales were created without reference to photographs or films, infusing her work with an authenticity and emotional resonance that cannot be replicated.

Wright exhibited her artwork at prestigious venues including The Gallery in Sag Harbor, Guild Hall in East Hampton, and the National Arts Club in New York City. Her memorable one-woman show at the National Arts Club in Gramercy Park in April 2009 showcased her remarkable talent and unique perspective.

Her 2007 book "My Life at Grey Gardens: 13 Months and Beyond" documented her experiences living with the Beales and was based on journals she kept during that remarkable period. The manuscript was added to the Library of Congress in 1978, testifying to its historical significance.

Wright's connection to the Beales extended beyond her time at Grey Gardens. Her grandfather Fred was the brother of Dr. John F. Erdmann, a prominent New York surgeon whose family had a summer estate near the Beales on Lily Pond Lane in East Hampton.

Lois always remained modest about her own accomplishments, believing that the Beales deserved the focus of attention. She felt that they would want that, and should always be remembered, admired, and wondered about