07 Jan Mitzi Trachtenberg
Mitzi Trachtenberg
Pairing a color pallet that’s wonderfully subdued with skillfully faceted layers of material, Mitzi Trachtenberg makes collages that bring to mind the early work of the cubists.
Based in California Trachtenberg embraces multiplicity and variety in her work, crating pieces that teem with images and ideas but never overwhelm the viewer.
The visual abundance succeeds that’s to Trachtenberg’s remarkable ability to give order and structure to a range of different materials. She has an instinct for finding the right combination of elements that will make a collage click.
The eclectic nature of Trachtenberg’s work reflects her response to politics and family history, both of which serve as rich sources of inspiration. In collages that explore the Holocaust, she includes old letters, photographs and genealogical charts, and the documentary nature of the work is especially poignant. Trachtenberg savors of the creative process and allows it to lead her in unexpected directions. This willingness to be led is part of what makes her pieces so refreshing. With her discerning eye and gift for composition, Trachtenberg crates collages that er complex yet harmonious.