Gefen Presents Imaginary by Patrick Rubinstein

IMAGINARY

PATRICK RUBINSTEIN

Papilio

Battements

Dance des Idpidopodres

COLLECTION

‘Collection’ is best known to have granted the artist immense in ternational success. Patrick Rubinstein pays tribute to the most re nowned icons from the second half of the 20th century. He indulges in the colored pop universe of the 1960s, immerses in the black and white glamor of the 50s, and plunges into the anarchic madness of street art from the ’80s to the present. The artist constructs the artworks in a similar spirit as that of Andy Warhol and Robert Indi ana, reasserting the philosophy that art should provoke a universal emotion.

IMAGINARY MUSEUM

‘Imaginary Museum’ is a collection of dynamic kinetic works in spired by the world’s most famous artists such as Pablo Picasso, Vin cent Van Gogh, Sandro Botticelli, and Frida Kahlo. His passion for art history immortalizes historic works of art that adorn museum walls worldwide. This unique collection celebrates the renaissance era, Cubism, Neo-expressionism, and more.

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Passionnément Art Nouveau original kinetic mixed media, 22 karat gold leaf 54 x 54 in / 140 x 140 cm

Patrick Rubinstein presents an artistic style that unites the principles of optical art and kinetic art, thus maximizing the intricate sophisti cation of the eye. The pioneers of this art had created their artistic expression based on geometric abstraction. Rubinstein reinterprets the style without renouncing the interest in optical play, he chose figuration as expression. His source of inspiration is diverse, traversing contemporary art, pop art, and street art. Rubinstein never ceases to surprise. He continuously renews his sources of inspiration, while perpetually innovating his techniques, to present a multifaceted art.

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 recre ates, at a 45° angle, the two original images that can be seen from both sides. Several other images revealed through the interlacing of the two views become visible as the spectator moves around the artwork.

The Triple Principle depicts three images, one central and two lat erals. 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 spec tator moves around the work while maintaining defined sight of the central image.

The result of these two techniques is captivating, giving the artworks an animated and perpetually renewed aspect. The movement is not the only element that affects visual variation, but the light di rection and intensity also contribute to the artwork’s kinetic effect.

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