Rachel Schmeidler facts for kids
Rachel Schmeidler is an American artist who creates unique art using different methods. She is known for changing special photos of famous people into art. Her work often looks at how we see famous people. She uses many techniques, from painting and traditional silkscreening to special 3D photography.
About Rachel Schmeidler
Rachel Schmeidler was born in Israel. When she was two years old, her family moved to Germany. Her father, who had lived through a very difficult time, moved the family to Philadelphia in Pennsylvania when Rachel was 12. Rachel later studied at Carnegie Mellon University.
Her Unique Art Style
Schmeidler has created a series of artworks called Hollywood Most Wanted. For this series, she used unique photos of famous people as her starting point. She combined old art methods, like silkscreening (a way to print images), with new digital imaging tools. She also uses 3D stereo photography in her art, which makes images look like they pop out. Her art has been noticed by both traditional art critics and celebrity news.
Exploring History Through Art
Rachel Schmeidler also made other art series using similar special photos. These series explored people from American history, including those connected to different immigrant groups like Jewish, Irish, and Italian communities. Through these artworks, she looks at themes of American history and how people came to live in the United States.
