“An art work is successful when it stirs emotions – and emotions touch us deep down, they affect our memory.”  

Born in 1960 in Paris, Patrick RUBINSTEIN was influenced early on by that generation’s innovators, Pop culture’s icons from Warhol to Street artists as Basquiat, and the masters of optic and kinetic perception that dominated the art scene, from Diaz to Vasarely.  As he worked to negotiate his own identity, RUBINSTEIN, through tireless experimentation, would ultimately yield a multifaceted form of artistic expression in the fusion of these dominating influences.

Perfecting the synthesis of figuration and kinetics, he ingeniously conceived his signature technique, plotting double and triple overlays of images to that end. The result is fantastical, vital and dynamic. The Double Principle depicts the fusion of two images designed to blend into one. This newly merged image is applied on a medium in accordion configuration. The application on this medium recreates, at 45° angle, the two original images that can be seen from both sides. Several other images, revealed through interlacing of the two views, become visible as spectator moves around the artwork. The Triple Principle depicts three images, one central and two laterals. The side views are created by strips inserted perpendicular to the central image. Two distinct images are visible, from both sides at 45° angle. This technique allows visual variations when the spectator moves around the work, while maintaining defined sight of the central image.

A versatile and polymorphous artist, he is known for exploring different themes. With a unique approach and creative vision, he manages to embrace different styles, borrowing from figurative art, pop art, geometric abstraction and surrealism to create baroque and kinetic works of art. He plays with shapes, colors, materials and movement. The artist continues to explore new creative horizons and surprise viewers with his unique works of art. He has cemented his place as a leading architect and pioneer in 3D configuration.

We, at Canfin Gallery, are excited to have Patrick in our International stable.