STATEMENT
From my earliest days as a painter, I have been intrigued by the mystical qualities of color. For me, color is a powerful communicator of emotions and a window for introspection. Color speaks to me, and is the driving force of my work. From my first paintings as an art student to the present, my relationship with color has led me down unexpected pathways of self-expression.
Over the years, my perspective on color has changed; my abstract paintings have evolved as a result. Rather than focusing solely on geometric-inspired shapes, as I did in my early canvases, I now reimagined the circle, oval, and triangle as starting points for embracing color’s positive energy. This approach has led to the creation of more contemplative works that engage the viewer in a soulful and joyful way.
BIOGRAPHY
Rachelle Weisberger is a talented painter, a licensed art teacher, and a board certified cosmetologist. She is also an entrepreneur who created her own line of cosmetics and is the author of the 2011 book, Biblical Beauty: Ancient Secrets and Modern Solutions.
Born and raised in New York City, Weisberger grew up surrounded by fine art museums and had many opportunities to visit and study the works of great artists. After spending two years at City College, she transferred to Queens College where she majored in art, studying with Louis Finkelstein and John Ferren. Weisberger graduated in 1966 and continued graduate work at Kean College in New Jersey (now Kean University).
In the 1970’s, Weisberger’s first exhibit was at the Rhoda Sande Gallery. Since then, her paintings have appeared in group shows at the Hammond Museum, the Belskie Museum of Arts and Sciences, The Art Students League, the George Billis Gallery, and the Prince Street Gallery, as well as other galleries in the tristate area. Her work Is also represented in private collections. She has been a member of the Contemporary Artists Guild, Artists Equity, and the International Women’s Writing Guild. Weisberger has been a member of the New York Society of Women Artists since 1984; for decades she has served on their board.