7767_Petit_Bisou, 2022
Mixed Medium, 60 x 62 cm
About the artwork
Patrick Rubinstein's "petit bisou" presents a playful exploration of pop culture icons and the word "LOVE." The first two panels feature Mickey and Minnie Mouse in contrasting color schemes, suggesting a dynamic relationship. The latter two panels burst with the word "LOVE!" in a comic book style, rendered against a vibrant collage of cartoonish figures and a bold yellow background. This juxtaposition of iconic characters with the direct expression of "LOVE" creates a sense of playful energy. The lenticular effect, implied by Rubinstein's style, likely adds a shifting, dynamic quality to the imagery. The work captures the essence of love as a vibrant, dynamic, and ever-present force, filtered through the lens of pop culture.
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.
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