Patrick Rubinstein

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Patrick Rubenstein's "O Marilyn" is a masterful example of optical art that not only pays tribute to the legendary Marilyn Monroe but also actively engages the viewer in its dynamic transformation. This innovative piece, often experienced as a triptych from different angles, uses a unique lenticular printing technique to present a captivating illusion. As one moves around the artwork, Marilyn's iconic black and white image subtly shifts, revealing an underlying vibrant tapestry of pop culture motifs and bold colors. Rubenstein’s genius lies in creating a piece that is simultaneously static and in motion, challenging our perception and inviting us to rediscover the enduring allure of a Hollywood icon through a thoroughly modern lens. It’s a compelling conversation between classic glamour and contemporary artistic ingenuity.

About the artist

French contemporary artist Patrick Rubinstein invites viewers into a world where nostalgia, motion, and modernity collide. Drawing inspiration from icons of pop culture and the legacies of Optical and Kinetic Art, Rubinstein creates mesmerizing, multi-dimensional works that transform with every shift in perspective. His pieces are more than visual—they are experiences, alive with movement and surprise. At the heart of Rubinstein’s art is a dynamic interplay between image and viewer. With a signature lenticular technique, he overlays multiple visuals into a single composition, allowing the work to shift and animate as one moves past it. Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and modern-day symbols take on renewed vitality, not as static portraits but as pulsing, kinetic echoes of cultural memory. Through this ever-changing lens, Rubinstein challenges us to see beyond the surface—into layers of time, perspective, and perception.