“MINE IS ANOTHER KIND OF LANDSCAPE PAINTING, MORE ‘REAL’ THAN LITERAL INTERPRETATIONS.”
Weinstein, an acclaimed artist since the early 1950s, is known for her commitment to both abstraction and plein-air painting. Her works, inspired by rural Columbia County, New York, blend oil, washes, impasto, and contrasting hues and textures to create abstracted landscapes.
In the 1970s, Weinstein's City-Sunscapes evolved from delicate lyricism to bold, gestural works capturing New York City's light and air. After moving to Ancramdale, New York, in 1992 with her husband, Stanley Boxer, she continued to explore the interplay between physical canvas and allusive content. Art historian Karen Wilkin notes Weinstein's sensitivity to the geometry of farm fields and seasonal color shifts, maintaining a balance between abstract drawing and implicit landscape references.
Weinstein's assertive mark-making and daring use of color have earned her a reputation as a risk-taker. Her lines and colors, though often bold and raw, convey a harmonious and reflective quality. Pieces like Summer Ancramdale Fields exemplify this balance, integrating tension and fluidity, boundaries and openness.
Weinstein studied at City College of New York and the Art Students League. She has exhibited widely, with solo shows in major cities across North America and Europe. Her work is part of prestigious collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Weinstein has received numerous awards, including the Lambert Fund Award and the Susan B. Anthony Award for furthering women's equality in the arts.