Tracy Weinberg

about the artist…

When writing a biographical statement, I initially think about my experience as a performing musician and songwriter. Digging a bit deeper, it’s clear I have a long appreciation for visual art; having grown up in the Chicago area, I made many visits to the Art Institute, with my mother who was quite creative in her own way, and grandmother, who painted.  

I realize that I have become a hyphenate, an artist-musician. It began innocently enough, as I assisted my talented wife, Joan Nagel, with her assemblages and collages. I found that I  enjoyed using basic carpentry skills to join and fasten things together for her, then graduated to building boxes.  As an educator who taught many disciplines, the thematic focus of shows at the Walkers’ Gallery and Price Center piqued my interest and I soon discovered I had the desire to create my own works of art.

Creating assemblages and collages appeals to my ability to think creatively and solve problems, if not elegantly, then functionally. Doing so  has given me ample opportunity to learn, grow, and improve my skills as an artist, carpenter, a thinker, and a creator.

Website: www.talkingobjects.art

Contact: trweinberg@yahoo.com