About Michelle
Biography
Michelle Lander Feinberg is an emerging contemporary artist in the Boston area whose colorful paintings are collected by and held in private collections and institutions including Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital. She is a signature member of the National Association of Women Artists and an artist member of SoWa Boston's Galatea Fine Art and TAG galleries.
In addition to her art practice, she is a retired attorney, the author of the Cooper the Dog children’s book series, and the mother of five.
Artist Statement
Circles and curves are central to my work, reflecting my belief that growth is continuous, worthwhile journeys are rarely straight, and we always have a chance for renewal.
The continuous shape of circles reminds me that we are never finished. In this life, we have endless opportunities to begin or try again and grow. I also believe that growth continues beyond this lifetime. We begin again in new forms, with new opportunities to learn and develop.
I sometimes use concentric circles to represent the different roles we play throughout our lives. Each role becomes part of who we are, but none tells the whole story. At the center is our essential self, the part of us that remains whole as our roles change.
I also simply love the beauty of the circle. It has no sharp edges and no clear beginning or end. It can suggest something sweet like candy, something playful like a marble, or something joyful like a bubble. But even on its own, the circle feels smooth, continuous, and full of possibility.
Curves remind me that a worthwhile journey is rarely a straight line. There are unexpected turns, changes in direction, and moments when we have no idea where we will end up. That uncertainty is part of the learning and also part of the fun.
Creating curves gives me a similar sense of freedom. I can follow the movement of the line without needing to control exactly where it goes. There is something wonderful about their smoothness and the way they move naturally across the canvas.
Together, circles and curves reflect how I see growth: as an ongoing journey filled with opportunities to change direction and learn along the way.
He's anything but a traditional rescue dog. Fetch, sit, stay, or roll over mean nothing to him. He wants to drive the family car, go to the ballet, and travel. So come and join him on his adventures!