COHESIVE ECLECTIC

 I make objects that are both paintings and sculptures. These are the materials, colors, identities, landscapes, art, people, relics, souvenirs, paintings, decorations, sculptures, artifacts, clothes, processes, romance and moments of spirituality that shape my studio practice.

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Capped off celebrating our 5 year anniversary with a a really amazing visit to the @thewhitneymuseum to see #makingknowing and #rachelharrison with the kiddos. I can not wait to go back and spend time with the beautifully curated Making Knowing: Craft in Art, 1950–2019 curated by #JennieGoldstein @elisabethfsherman #AmbikaTrasi works included #lizalou #mikekelly #miriamshapiro #evahesse #MikeKelley #alansheilds (at Whitney Museum of American Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Rq1n3FL8Q/?igshid=1becjoebq8dve

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Gave an artist talk last night at @collegeofstatenisland about my work, my processes, the artists and places that make me move. So excited to be the visiting sculpture professor for the remainder of the semester and love what my students already have cooking 🖼🍎👩🏻‍🏫 (at Center for the Arts at CSI) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5JO6uKFplc/?igshid=n20vbqyam1ul

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That feeling when it’s only November and you want to hibernate .... detail , The moment ends though (we) feel winds 2018, 36 x 10 x 6 inches, My husbands used sneakers, shells and sand dollar collected by friends, nieces and nephew from Long Beach Island NJ, ribbon from gifts from daughters arrival and first birthday, silver fortune cookie necklace from friend, vintage leather flower pin I used to wear on a jean jacket in undergrad from friend, ring and piece of necklace my mother – in - law used to wear in the 60’s, hotel key from trip to Maui with husband, vintage Israeli stamp from friend, balloon from bringing daughter home from hospital, leather from friend, opals, amethyst quartz and fake coral necklace from uncle, paillettes, mahjong tile, buttons and drink stir from 1940’s nightclub from grandmother, two rings from collector, ring from friend for being a bridesmaid in her wedding, leftover glitter from making birthday cards, leftover wire from old sculpture, leftover acrylic nails from old sculpture, plastic rocks from valentine’s day flower arrangement from my dad, yitzkor tin stars of David, vase from my mom, screws, hydrostone, magic smooth, encapso k, fabric glue, fabric paints, acrylic, spray paint, varnish https://www.instagram.com/p/B4oF1SUFby8/?igshid=124s80xqsjamj

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Big things in the works for a new project! Pictured is works in progress with studio soundtrack in of Talking Heads & The Dead in background, my youngest critic, her brother my littlest studio assistant running errands and assembling materials with me, me studioing hard. Also pictured the failed experiments of collecting house paint on local ISO board for new materials. I have been working out of my home studio for 3 years now and it has given me the opportunity to continue to be deeply invested in my studio practice while being / trying to be the mom I want to be. I am just going to hold on to the fact that I am sooooo ✨excited ✨to be making and re making. https://www.instagram.com/p/B4d3o3JFH-N/?igshid=6244v7m3gzbv

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Join me in supporting @BRICBrooklyn ! As part of the 2019 BRIC Gala, I’ve donated work to their Benefit Art Sale. It will be on view Oct 31 – Nov 5 at BRIC House, as well as at the #BRICGala on Nov 7 at @knockdowncenter . You can purchase in person or on the @artfare app. Your donation supports BRIC and the work they do with Brooklyn creatives. https://www.instagram.com/p/B4QRHgCFqKU/?igshid=118yax2973hec

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I remember hearing stories about Golem in hebrew school and being fascinated by this Jewish mystical figure, anthropomorphic monster. Golem in Hebrew means an unshaped form. The story goes the Golem was created by a rabbi to protect a shtetl from pograms made out of mud. I keep thinking back to this story, the act of protection through the accumulation to protect. I look back on this hanging piece from 2015 as I’m working on new anthropomorphic hanging forms in the studio ... can’t wait to share more. (Photo by @etienne_fro ) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ORlNBlM6F/?igshid=6xq93jgmb31q

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A new one out of studio with a tile from a song Frayda and I sing to Moshe in the morning before the sun is up and we see the moon & stars in the sky .... Good morning starshine; 2019, 18 x 24 inches, Bead from necklace from uncle, used Vintage Israeli stamp from friend, balloons from daughters 2nd birthday, ribbon from gift from friend for son, lace from husband's great grandmother, buttons from paternal grandmother and grandfather, leftover house paint from neighbor, acrylic, flash, spray paint, resin, panel #rachelklinghoffer #painting #assemblage https://www.instagram.com/p/B4AWlXhl8IU/?igshid=1nxabovizc3yn

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Been thinking about totems, skeletons, what remains and says Hineni, I was here. Looking back at past work while I keep on in the studio ... Here beside the rising tide 2015, Used sandals, crochet lace by husband's great grandmother, used paint brushes, used bra, found wood from Long Beach Island NJ, diamonds, aquamarine, sapphires, white topaz, jade, hydrocal, mixol & acrylic ; 69 in. x 10 in. x 6 in. #rachelklinghoffer @mixolusa https://www.instagram.com/p/B3LR-HSFwwN/?igshid=1p1jxcamiifmv

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SHANA TOVA❣️From our family to yours, wishing everyone a sweet 5️⃣7️⃣8️⃣0️⃣ filled with love, health, happiness, creativity, success & peace🍎🍯✌🏻 https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ARG9HFZUh/?igshid=1rh9uugtkbbe3

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I try to find a way to make it stop, 2019, 43 x 43 inches, card from friend when son was born, buttons from paternal grandmothers sewing box, ribbon from gift for son from friend, tissue paper from gifts for son and daughter, polaroid picture of in laws, jeans from husband, Swarovski crystals from making birthday cards, leather from a friend, wrapping paper from hanukah gift for daughter from my sister, ballon from daughters 2nd birthday, ballon from bringing son home from hospital, house paint from friend, acrylic, spray paint, arches paper #rachelklinghoffer #worksonpaper #painting #collage (thank you @nancymahl for help getting the 📸 ) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1rUTGjF-Zt/?igshid=1e3c0gimc8xve

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Thank you @benson_louise @elephantmagazine for the mention in a very thoughtful review of Can You Dream It, curated by @scottalario at @kristenlorello_gallery - truly appreciate having my work included along some wonderful artists in such a great gallery. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1J1sTrFoDW/?igshid=1qzd91xa4d704

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Me and my littlest studio assistant https://www.instagram.com/p/B1H9oDMFgxE/?igshid=1852ievunp0po

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Installation images of 'Can You Dream It? (Yes I Can.),' curated by Scott Alario At Kristen Lorello Gallery up through August 14. Participating artists k. funmilayo aileru, Scott Alario, Jónsi & Alex Somers, Brianna Rose Brooks, Joseph Buzzell, William Buzzell, Nelson Chan, Susan Cianciolo, David Thomas Colannino, Mo Costello, Brittni Ann Harvey, Scott Alario + Adam Katseff, Rachel Klinghoffer, Maya Krinsky, Makiko Kudo, Justine Kurland, Lee Lavallee, Ryan McGinley, Heather Leigh McPherson, Sophia Narrett, Reka Reisinger, Katarina Riesing, RaMell Ross, Irina Rozovsky, Judd Schiffman, David Benjamin Sherry, Ruby Sky Stiler, Maria Sturm, RJ Supa, Mickey Zacchilli; Summer hours: Mon-Fri 11-5,195 Chrystie Street, Lobby, New York, NY; photo by Jeffrey Sturges (at Kristen Lorello) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0B5gehlMrr/?igshid=13a0v2gz1cjyz

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Come say hi tonight at the opening of Can You Dream It (Yes I can.) curated by @scottalario at @kristenlorello_gallery from 6-8pm , 195 Chrystie Street, #103, New York, New York. The show is open till August 14, with works included by : k. funmilayo aileru Scott Alario Jónsi & Alex Somers Brianna Rose Brooks Joseph Buzzell William Buzzell Nelson ChanSusan Cianciolo David Thomas Colannino Mo Costello Brittni Ann Harvey Scott Alario + Adam Katseff Rachel Klinghoffer Maya Krinsky Makiko Kudo Justine Kurland Lee Lavallee Ryan McGinley Heather Leigh McPherson Sophia Narrett Reka Reisinger Katarina Riesing RaMell Ross Irina Rozovsky Judd Schiffman David Benjamin Sherry Ruby Sky Stiler Maria Sturm RJ Supa Mickey Zacchilli ...................................................... Little miss queen of hearts you are a strange thing, 2018, Used paint brushes, shells collected by friends, nieces and nephew from Long Beach Island NJ, balloons from daughters first and second birthday, leather from friend, amethyst quartz, opals, sapphires, rubies, diamond, costume engagement ring, fake pearls from uncle, leftover glitter from making birthday cards, leftover wire from old sculpture, magic sculpt, metallic powders, acrylic, fabric glue, spray paint, varnish 21 x 10 x 3 inches https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzv0NTjlEFq/?igshid=z2evemq4c5am

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Excited to have work included in Can You Dream It, curated by @scottalario opening at @kristenlorello_gallery this Wednesday 7/10, see you there! #Repost @scottalario with @get_repost ・・・ Hi all! More soon but I’ve been working on a group show in what @jerrysaltz called one of the better shoebox-sized galleries in town 😂 And I’m biased, but agree. I’m filling the shoebox with work I ❤️! Hope you can come see. (at Kristen Lorello) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzqPl17l0K9/?igshid=1dt7y0n4gsvq5

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