Lisa Edelstein

Lisa Edelstein mines images inspired by her own Jewish diasporic family history, transforming discarded snap shots into colorful paintings of a fading past. Largely unposed, caught off-guard, and implying action on either side of the frozen moment, Edelstein’s compositions connect her interest in storytelling across the various avenues of her artistic practice—painting, writing, and acting. Her intimate and contemplative works are filled with tenderness as they transport the viewer to a different time and the jumble of personalities and physical spaces that bring a family to life. Through the lens of both the female and Jewish gaze, the artist draws you in, welcoming you into her family while also holding a mirror up to your own.

Edelstein (b. 1966) studied experimental theatre at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts before leaving to work as an actress, writer, filmmaker, and eventually expanding her practice to painting. Her work has been exhibited at Charlie James Gallery, Los Angeles; Anat Ebgi Gallery, Los Angeles; A Hug From the Art World, New York; SFA, New York, Gavlak Gallery, New York; and VSG, Chicago. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA. Edelstein lives and works in Los Angeles, CA and is represented by Charlie James Gallery, Los Angeles.

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