Patrick Rubinstein
Patrick Rubenstein is the artist responsible for creating dynamic, three-dimensional works that blend together Pop art with Optical and Kinetic art.
Who is artist patrick rubinstein?
Patrick Rubinstein is a French artist known for his kinetic Pop artworks that display the facets of Optical art.
Through a unique technique, Rubinstein layers and fuses images together on panels, creating the illusion that the artworks are moving as the viewer changes their viewpoint. The result is a multi-perspective art form that invites movement and physical interaction with the medium.
Patrick Rubinstein's kinetic art is also known for its vibrant and eclectic imagery, often incorporating iconic figures and symbols from popular culture, cinema, and history, ranging from Matisse to Mickey Mouse.
Growing up during the 1960s in Paris, France, Rubinstein's artworks are filled with different references to popular culture. Deeply influenced by 60's American pop, British rock, 50's glamour, and the 80's anarchic street art phenomenon, Rubinstein melds these influences with both the past and the future. The result is playful visualizations of popular culture.
Patrick Rubinstein became involved with the intricacies of optical illusions and kinetic art through his parents' passion for the arts. His mother's love for cinema and his father's encouragement enabled his optical experiments with a Super 8 camera. His early work with filmography and optical art inspired Rubinstein's fascination with visual effects and multidimensional art.
Once Patrick began refining his artistic technique, he eventually developed his own method of creating kinetic art through layering different images together. Rubinstein's innovative process aligns with the principles of Optical art, or Op art, a movement that hinges upon visual perception and optical illusions.
Rubinstein's talent with optical art and his ability to animate familiar icons of pop culture have earned him international acclaim and recognition. Throughout his career, Rubinstein has collaborated with prominent designers like Philippe Starck and exhibited his work globally, including notable solo shows at The Bel Air Fine Art galleries in Paris.
Rubinstein's work continues to evolve, pushing the boundaries of kinetic and optical art. By merging historical and contemporary themes with various media, his compositions create a dialogue between the past and the present, offering a futuristic and avant-garde aesthetic that captivates viewers and invites them to engage with his art in a dynamic and interactive way.
