Patrick Rubinstein

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Patrick Rubinstein's "cartoon madness" presents a chaotic yet nostalgic celebration of classic cartoon characters and the word "LOVE." The central panel features the word "LOVE" overlaid with a densely packed collage of animated figures, creating a sense of dynamic visual overload. The side panels offer contrasting treatments: one features a blue background with a more focused selection of characters, while the other presents a sprawling, almost overwhelming array of figures. The phrase "That's all Folks!" is repeated across all panels, adding a touch of playful finality. The lenticular effect, implied by Rubinstein's style, likely adds a shifting, three-dimensional quality to the imagery, enhancing the sense of movement and visual complexity. The work seems to be a commentary on the enduring influence of cartoons in popular culture, presented with a sense of playful, almost frenetic energy.

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.