About Robyn
Artist Statement
I use mixed media to explore life force and my inner mental space through the lens of Jewish mysticism. I strive to bring the Infinite as close as possible to our shared lived experience. My process involves the study and interpretation of sacred text and connection to my Jewish heritage, and reflecting this back out into space, directly from the spark that is within me. The act of creating new work is a kind of meditation.
Artist Biography
Through abstract mixed media, Robyn Rubenstein explores her spiritual relationship with Judaism. Her work draws inspiration from Torah study, Vedic and Japanese culture, as well as from Wassily Kandinsky, Richard Serra, Thelonious Monk, Max Roach, and the street band Toomanyzooz.
Robyn graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, College of Creative Studies, where she studied marine biology, fine art, and modern dance. In her sophomore year of college, Robyn rented a room from an orthodox Jewish family and began to observe Shabbos and adopt an orthodox approach to religious practice that she continues to maintain. After graduating, Robyn worked on Capitol Hill where she served as a Legislative Aide for Senator Ron Wyden, and in her downtime performed with modern dance groups and began working in mixed media. In the Fall of 2001 (not two months after the World Trade Center attack) Robyn moved to New York City to focus on modern dance and the visual arts.
Robyn resides in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, maintaining an art studio and teaching art part-time.
robyn.rubenstein@gmail.com
