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Press Summary Becca Bernstein is listed in the April 2008 issue of Art in America magazine for her George Sugarman Foundation Award and was selected by Southwest Art magazine in September 2008 as one of 21 artists to watch under age 31. Scroll down to read excerpts of articles and reviews of the artist's work, as well as a bibliography of press and other publications that feature Becca Bernstein. Please use the contact page to request an interview with the artist or write your own review on the artist's comment wall.
 “Bernstein [is] fantastically talented." -Willamette Week, 2008. (Selected as October WW Pick) "Her portraits of craggy-featured women have an earnest passion. Bernstein… accentuates the lines and shadows of these faces ranging from joy to quiet sadness, almost creating a sculptural look. Looking at these paintings, the viewer feels that each one of these women has surely experienced most of life’s varied heights and swift turns.” –D.K. Row, The Oregonian, 2006. “Becca Bernstein peeks through a keyhole to explore the question of what makes a life unique and singular." - Jewish Review, 2008. "Not exclusively portraits themselves, the [Keyhole] Miniatures serve as a
reminder of the small, familiar objects that make up as much of a
person's personality as the lines in a smile or the expression in a
pair of eyes... There was a buzz around Bernstein's work." - Daily Vanguard, 2008. "[Bernstein’s] exhibit… honestly and dramatically captures the faces of the men and boys who live and work in Glenelg, a small, remote village in the Western Scottish Highlands.” –Jewish Review, 2007. “All of the paintings… represent a lively group of real people while exploring the different relationships found among a large family.” – Minnesota Good Age, 2007.
“[Becca Bernstein] is an accomplished and locally renowned artist… She is enthralled with character-filled faces, usually close-up with interesting expressions and unusual compositions.” –Mid County Memo, 2006. “Bernstein has a consuming interest in women, family and
aging. Her paintings of women show them as strong and fragile, full of life and
yet, on the verge of leaving it.” –Jewish Review, 2006.
“Her paintings on patchwork fabric
[are] striking portraits of the elderly women she has worked with… The pieces
of fabric not only emphasize the history on these women’s faces, but reflect
the stories that have come together to form their individual lives.” –PDX
Magazine, 2006.
“Becca Bernstein is a painter and a humanist who redefines the art of portrait, expressing the intimate personality of her models beyond their physical appearance.” –Galerie d’Art Sylvie Platini, 2005.
“Becca continues to push her formidable talent as she explores new ways of portraying life experiences.” –Portland Open Studios, 2005. “Her recent images… lend rich texture and powerful metaphor to Bernstein’s highly expressive realism.” –Jewish Review, 2005. “Some exciting new additions this year include… Becca Bernstein’s compelling portraits of old women.” –PDX Magazine, 2005. “As an artist, her goals go beyond painting an aesthetically pleasing likeness of her subjects; she paints to reveal their lives. Applying her formidable talent and insight, the artist dramatically chronicles the life experience etched on the face of every woman she portrays. Joy, tragedy, humor, perseverance, irony, and hope, all are there to see.” –Phoenix Gallery, 2004. “Young American artist Becca Bernstein… has enjoyed one of the most productive periods in her artistic career.” – West Highland Free Press, 2003.
Bibliography
October, 2008, Monte, Celina. Not Too Young to Look Back, Daily Vanguard, Arts and Culture.
October, 2008, Aging Gracefully in Paint, NPA Portland 2008, p. 6.
September, 2008, Ganglehoff,
Bonnie. 21 Under 31 Artists to Watch,
April, 2008, Grants and
Awards, Art in America Magazine, p.
182.
February, 2008, Monte, Celina. A Room of Her Own, Daily Vanguard, p. 18. February, 2008, Seldner, Deborah. Two Shows by Becca Bernstein, Jewish Review, p. 5. January, 2008, Sanke, Stephanie. Artist Boasts Two Downtown Exhibitions in February, September, 2007, The Ten Children of Margaret, Minnesota Good Age,p. 4. September, 2007, Francisco, Andre. Last Chance, Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, p. 8. July, 2007. The Ten Children of Margaret. Webpage. The Feminist Art Project. July 19, 2007, Goetze, Janet. Lake Oswego Top Award to Up-and-Coming Artist, May-July, 2007, 10,000 arts, Minnesota’s Creative Quarterly,Supplement to The Rake, June 2007, Lake Oswego Chronicle – a most unique exhibit. Exhibition materials. Lake Spring 2007, Becca Bernstein Featured at 2007 Lake Oswego Chronicle Exhibit. Lake January 1, 2007, Gottlieb presents Becca Bernstein paintings. Jewish Review, p. 13. July 2006, Medina, Gabriel. Arte Cuna De Creación. June 2006, Wisner, Heather. The Art of Aging. PDX Magazine, p. 40-41. February 17, 2006, D.K. Row. Quilting a Portrait. The Oregonian, February 1, 2006, Seldner, Deborah. Jewish painters Bernstein, Marlieb at Gottlieb... February 2006, Curran, Tim. Artistic activities director... The Mid County Memo, Vol. Winter/Spring 2006, Pace, Pattie. Aging with Wisdom. Lewis and Clark Chronicle. November, 2005, Edwards, Judy A.C. Artwork at the MBA. Multnomah Lawyer, Vol. 51, November, 2005, Recycled art…The Daily Journal of Commerce. October 1, 2005, Seldner, Deborah. Portland artists invite public into their studios. Jewish October 2005, Hummer, Liz. Open Studios. PDX Magazine, Vol. 1, p. 34. October, 2005, Nafsinger, Janie. Faces of Wisdom. Lifestyles Northwest, p.2. September 2005, Woods, Nancy. NE Resident earns Portland Open Studios Scholarship. July, 2005. Meltzer, Bonnie. First Annual Kimberley Gales Emerging Talent Winter/Spring 2004, Fuller, Alexandra. A Rich Pallette. Park City Arts Magazine, p. 20, May, 2004, Grenney, Judi. Formidable Talent. Professional Critique. Phoenix Gallery. December 12, 2003, Campbell, Alasdair. American artist enjoys most productive spell in June 20, 2003, Bradshaw, Lisa. Becca Bernstein's lovely… Just Out, Vol. 20, No. 16, p. March 3, 2000, Albertson, Amy. Senior Artist of the Week. The Pioneer Log, Vol. 64,
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