Weidkam's Work is on Display

Through the month of November, visitors to City Hall can enjoy a rare perspective on ordinary people and events through the eyes of Rachel Weidkam. Weidkam’s paintings and prints deal mainly with the human body and its psychology, and her images are portrayed realistically, conveying thoughts and emotions to which many of us can relate. Her subjects are people she knows, and the images are glimpses into their lives.

Weidkam studied at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and received her BFA from Alfred University School of Art and Design. She is also a certified New York State art teacher.

Currently working as a professional artist, Rachel is also a substitute teacher for the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. Her works have been shown in the Mid-Hudson Valley and New York City. She is represented by Residue Gallery in Jersey City, NJ. More of Rachel’s art can be viewed at www.residuegallery.com.

Pictured above is the mural titled “Community” and was actually created by Weidkam with the help of more than 50 local children at the National Night Out event at the Newburgh Free Library in August.