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Paula Burger
Born in Poland and a Holocaust survivor, she immigrated to America
in 1949. Her first experience with painting began at the age of 12. She became known as the tomboy
who drew and painted. What followed was a lifetime commitment to the arts and her involvement in
studying and creating.
“Art comes from life and it’s expression; it validates my existence. There
is nothing in the world more exciting for me to do than paint.” And so she paints from
the heart. As a versatile artist, Burger explores painting in oils, acrylics and monoprints to
portray strong dynamics of line, form and color. Her versatility extends to subject matter as
she portrays the fragility of floral patterns, the structure of landscapes, the pure color of
abstracts and the symbol of the menorah.
“I describe myself as a colorist, using color to express and convey my
emotions to the viewer. I see the fabric of life as color—visceral and textural,
gentle and ephemeral—all the moods can be created by color. Through abstractions,
I capture the visions of my mind, using a full spectrum of color and shapes.” All of her
work reflects her free expression of color and form with joyous abandon and boldness. She
describes her abstract pieces as “reality.”
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