Rachel Berman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rachel Berman
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Portrait by Sara Sniderman, 2010
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Rachel Berman
1946 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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| Died | May 28, 2014 (aged 67–68) Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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| Nationality | American-Canadian |
| Known for | Painting |
Rachel Berman (born Susan King; 1946-2014) was an artist who painted and illustrated children's books. She was born in the United States but also became a Canadian citizen. Rachel lived and worked in Canada, the United States, and Ireland.
Her paintings are known for their mysterious figures and hidden stories. These artworks often reflected the puzzles Rachel solved in her own life. For example, she was known as Susan King for many years. When she was 52, she found out her original birth name, her true birth date, and the names of her biological parents. This discovery led her to use her birth name, Rachel Berman, again.
Rachel Berman was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Later in her life, she lived in Victoria, British Columbia.
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Art Exhibitions: Showing Her Work
Rachel Berman showed her artwork in many places. She had exhibitions across Canada and in other countries. The Ingram Gallery in Toronto, Ontario, represented her. This means they helped her show and sell her art.
International Art Fairs
Rachel Berman's art was shown at the Toronto International Art Fair every year from 2001 to 2009. These fairs are big events where galleries from all over the world display art.
Solo Art Shows
Rachel also had many solo exhibitions at the Ingram Gallery in Toronto. A solo show means only her artwork was on display. Some of her shows included:
- 2009: "Bradley McGogg, The Very Fine Frog"
- 2008: "Hourglass"
- 2006: "In a Station in a Metro"
- 2005: "Or There or Elsewhere"
- 2003: "An Optimism Under Heaven"
- 2001: "Travelling"
Group Art Shows
She also took part in many group exhibitions. In these shows, her art was displayed alongside the work of other artists.
Children's Books: Her Illustrations
Rachel Berman was also a talented illustrator for children's books. She brought stories to life with her drawings.
Here are some of the books she illustrated:
- Pigmalion, written by Glenda Leznoff. This book was published in 2001.
- Bradley McGogg, the Very Fine Frog, written by Tim Beiser. This book came out in 2009.
- Miss Mousie's Blind Date, also written by Tim Beiser. This book was published in 2012.
Rachel Berman was recognized for her amazing work in children's literature. She was nominated for the Governor General's Award for English Language Children's Literature-Illustration twice. This happened in 2009 and again in 2013. This award is one of the most important honors for Canadian authors and illustrators.
