Rebecca Rutstein
Rebecca Rutstein: Zero Gravity at Sylvia White Gallery, Ventura, CA
September 14, 2011
Bridgette Mayer Gallery is pleased to announce Rebecca Rutstein's solo exhibition "Zero Gravity" at Sylvia White Gallery in Ventura, CA. The exhibition will run September 14 - October 15, 2011. In this latest body of work, Rutstein shifts her perspective from the deep ocean to deep space, in an exploration of imagined topographies and physical environments, which convey the undercurrents and forces that continually shape and reshape our world.
The Alter Hall Murals at Temple University's Fox School of Business
January 2, 2011
Bridgette Mayer Gallery recently completed a large-scale, commissioned mural project in the Alter Hall MBA Commons at Temple University's Fox School of Business. Dean Moshe Porat wished to fill the empty walls in this large gathering space with depictions of landmarks in cities and regions where the Fox School has a satellite business program or vested cultural interest.
The Alter Hall Art Collection at Temple University's Fox School of Business
October 13, 2010
In 2009-2010, Bridgette Mayer Gallery placed over 200 original artworks by 27 artists throughout Alter Hall at Temple University's Fox School of Business. On the occasion of the University's Art Collection Dedication on October 13, 2010, the Gallery produced a fully illustrated catalogue of the artworks in the Collection. Please contact the gallery for information on purchasing a copy of the catalogue.
Arden Bendler Browning, Rebecca Rutstein and Charles Burwell in "Shifting Speeds" at The Painting Center
February 28, 2012
The Painting Center is pleased to present Shifting Speeds, an exhibition of recent paintings by Arden Bendler Browning, Rebecca Rutstein, and Charles Burwell, highly regarded artists who prompt us to reflect upon the elasticity of time, space, and perception. In varying ways, these artists explore multi-layered approaches to painting, from the use of screen-printing, templates, and overlapping transparencies, to combinations of broad strokes, evolving patterns, or precise detail.
"Young & Fun: Abstraction" reviewed on artblog
July 18, 2014
Our summer exhibition "Young & Fun: Abstraction" was reviewed by Lauren Findlay for artblog.
'Young & Fun: Abstraction" reviewed in the Philadelphia Inquirer
July 28, 2014
Edith Newhall reviewed "Young & Fun: Abstraction" for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Rebecca Rutstein featured as a Spotlight Artist in Fresh Paint Magazine
February 4, 2015
Gallery Artist Rebecca Rutstein was interviewed by Fresh Paint Magazine and featured as a Spotlight Artist in their 6th issue.
Rebecca Rutstein, Charles Burwell, and Tim McFarlane featured in Philip Slein Gallery group exhibition
January 5, 2015
Gallery Artists Rebecca Rutstein, Tim McFarlane and Charles Burwell will be featured in an upcoming exhibition at the Philip Slein Gallery in St. Louis.
Rebecca Rutstein Selected to Explore the Ocean Aboard the Vessel Nautilus
Rebecca Rutstein, represented by the Bridgette Mayer Gallery, has been selected as a 2015 “Artist at Sea” Science Communication Fellow and will sail aboard Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus during its 2015 expedition. Rutstein will join the Corps of Exploration aboard E/V Nautilus in July as they explore from the Galápagos Islands to the southern California coast, focusing on an area 1000 nm west of Colima, Mexico to international waters, where there are two sites of interest for seafloor mapping.
Rebecca Rutstein's "Afterglow" Reviewed in Art Blog
May 28, 2015
Alexander Fiorentino reviews Rebecca Rutstein's solo exhibition "Afterglow" on view at Bridgette Mayer Gallery from April 22 - May 30, 2015.
Rebecca Rutstein interaction with PAFA student summer campers
July 22, 2015
Rebecca Rutstein will share her experiences aboard the Nautilus as an "Artist at Sea" with students of PAFA's "Sculpture on the Edge" summer camp.
Rebecca Rustein sets sail aboard the Nautilus as an "Artist at Sea"
July 7, 2015
Gallery Artist Rebecca Rutstein sets sail aboard the Nautilus exploration vessel as an "Artist at Sea."
Rebecca Rutstein paints at sea aboard the Nautilus exploration vessel
July 27, 2015
Rebecca Rustein was selected as an "Artist At Sea" Science Communication Fellow where she was given the opportunity to travel aboard the Nautilus exploration vessel. Working alongside a team of scientists, she used their data mapping the ocean floor to create a new series of paintings.
Rebecca Rutstein interviewed by Newsworks about her Nautilus expedition
July 20, 2015
Peter Crimmins interviews gallery artist Rebecca Rutstein for Newsworks.org.
Bridgette Mayer Art Advisors completes 1% Art Project for Temple University, Philadelphia artist Rebecca Rutstein selected for project
October 16, 2015
Bridgette Mayer Art Advisors is pleased to announce the completion of a 1% Art Project at Temple University’s LEED Certified parking garage on the corner of 11th and Montgomery Streets.
"From sea to stars - Rebecca Rutstein's Big Year" on artblog
December 16, 2015
Artblog writes a feature article on gallery artist Rebecca Rutstein's major accomplishments in 2015.
Rebecca Rutstein selected as Artist-at-Sea aboard research vessel Falkor for expedition from Vietnam to Guam
June 7, 2016
Following the success of her trip aboard the Nautilus exploration vessel in July 2015, Philadelphia artist Rebecca Rutstein has been selected to travel aboard research vessel Falkor for her second “Artist-at-Sea” residency in June 2016.
Rebecca Rutstein Wins Delta Chair Prize Award, Exhibition at Georgia Museum of Art
Rebecca Rutstein
Out of the Darkness: Light in the depths of the Sea of Cortez
November 1, 2018 - October 27, 2019
Opening Reception: Thursday, November 1, 2018 5:30-7pm
Georgia Museum of Art
The Bridgette Mayer Gallery is delighted to announce gallery artist Rebecca Rutstein’s distinguished award as the Delta Visiting Chair for Global Understanding from the University of Georgia as well as her upcoming solo exhibition, Out of the Darkness: Light in the depths of the Sea of Cortez at the Georgia Museum of Art.
Philadelphia Fine Art Fair
Bridgette Mayer Gallery announces its participation in the Philadelphia Fine Art Fair, the city’s first world class fine art fair where international, contemporary, and modern art collectors, curators and art lovers gather to acquire new works and exchange cultural ideas.
Rebecca Rutstein to speak at University of Georgia
In Conversation: Rebecca Rutstein and Samantha Joye
Thursday, March 28, 6 p.m.
Georgia Museum of Art
University of Georgia
90 Carlton Street, Athens, GA
Free and open to the public
Rebecca Rutstein will unveil a new mural, "Synthesis", at Cynwyd Elementary
Rebecca Rutstein
Synergy, 2019
This commissioned mural by artist and Cynwyd alumna, Rebecca Rutstein, adorns the walls of Cynwyd Elementary School’s Library Makerspace. Synergy was inspired by Rutstein's ocean exploration and collaboration with scientists researching chemical and microbial processes in the deep sea. During the project, she gave talks and shared experiences about her deep-sea dives and the intersection of art and science with the students. Children in Grades K-5, along with several staff members, contributed to the creation of this mural.
Rebecca Rutstein to create a 63 x 124-foot mural, “Convergence”, on the AT&T building along the Schuylkill River.
The Bridgette Mayer Gallery is pleased to announce gallery artist Rebecca Rutstein’s upcoming creation of a 63 x 100-foot mural, “Convergence”, that will adorn the walls of the AT&T building along the banks of the Schuylkill River.
Rutstein is partnering with Mural Arts Philadelphia, the Bridgette Mayer Gallery, and AT&T, in creating this large-scale mural. The mural will be seen from the Schuylkill River Trail and Banks Boardwalk, the Schuylkill Expressway, and beyond into West Philadelphia.
Rebecca Rutstein featured in South Philly Review, with the unveiling of her mural "Convergence" on the AT&T building
Whether strolling on the boardwalk, cruising down I-76 or racing in a kayak, passersby along the Schuylkill River at South Street will now be welcomed with a kaleidoscopic piece of public art.
Unfurled across three walls on the AT&T building, “Convergence,” a new mural unveiled last week, has been woven into the Schuylkill cityscape just beside the South Street Bridge.
The nearly 3-year-old project of Mural Arts Philadelphia was the vision of Philadelphia-based artist Rebecca Rutstein, whose array of mediums works to highlight facets of science and technology.
Rebecca Rutstein featured in the Pennsylvania Gazette
A few years ago, Rebecca Rutstein GFA’97 stood on the roof of Philadelphia’s fortress-like AT&T Building, a red-brick behemoth that rises seven stories above the east bank of the Schuylkill River, and surveyed her surroundings. The artist took in the gleaming glass towers of University City and Center City, the tangle of highways and bridges, and the Schuylkill’s gentle bends.
This summer the building’s river-facing blank brick façade became the canvas for a 7,800-square-foot diptych mural Rutstein titled Convergence. The first part, an orderly composition of vividly hued polygons (astute observers will spot echoes of the lime and raspberry tones that appear in nearby graffiti), is inspired by the offerings of fruits and flowers that are tossed into the river during Philadelphia’s African American Odunde street festival. The second part, all moody blues and grays, is an abstraction of the water currents and the criss-crossing roads.
Rebecca Rutstein featured in Broad Street Review
Rebecca Rutstein always loved art as a child and wanted to be an artist when she grew up, but she didn’t believe it was an option until her father encouraged her to pursue her passions when she was applying to college. It was at Cornell University, where Rutstein earned an undergraduate degree in art, that she took a “rock for jocks” class to fulfill distribution requirements and fell in love with geology.
Rebecca Rutstein and Dina Wind to be featured in The Bower, Native Garden and Sculpture Park
Gallery Artists Rebecca Rutstein & Dina Wind (1938-2014) to have major sculpture works commissioned and purchased by the owners of The Bower, a Native Garden and Sculpture Park opening in Central Pennsylvania in the Spring of 2021.
Philadelphia, PA – Bridgette Mayer Gallery is pleased to announce that two gallery artists, Philadelphia artist Rebecca Rutstein and Philadelphia Artist Dina Wind (1938-2014) will have prominent commissioned and purchased sculpture permanently on view at “The Bower”, a Native Garden and Sculpture Park opening in Central Pennsylvania in the Spring of 2021.
Rebecca Rutstein's Sculpture "Shimmer" Acquired for Georgia Museum of Art Permanent Collection
Gallery artist Rebecca Rutstein's wall-mounted sculpture "Shimmer" was acquired for the Georgia Museum of Art's permanent collection.
Since 2018, Rebecca Rutstein’s wall-mounted sculpture “Shimmer” has been greeting visitors to the Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia. It was a popular selfie spot as well as a concrete example of how science and art can work together to reach new audiences, but the work didn’t belong to the museum’s collection until recently, when the museum’s Collectors group banded together to purchase it for the permanent collection.
Rebecca Rutstein Designs Space Pads for COVID Safety
Gallery artist Rebecca Rutstein recently joined Mural Arts Philadelphia, Broad Street Ministry, the Philadelphia Department of Health and Human Services, Project HOME, and Muslims Serve in an initiative to promote safe distancing in public places by designing colorful “space pads.” Rutstein designed five different space pads featuring positive messages overlaid on some of her most iconic paintings. The decals were placed at outdoor sites around the city that provide food and medical services to Philadelphia’s vulnerable populations as an uplifting reminder to all to maintain a six foot distance.
Rebecca Rutstein Selected as Artist-in-Residence at Science Center
Gallery Artist Rebecca Rutstein has been selected as the latest Artist-in-Residence for University City Science Center’s BioArt Residency, which will run from January to March 2021. Rutstein will work alongside scientists in labs at Integral Molecular and the Science Center, both located in Philadelphia, and observe their research on antibodies and viruses in relation to COVID-19. Rutstein will produce a new body of work in response to her time in the lab, which will be exhibited in the Esther Klein Gallery at the Science Center at the end of her residency.
Rebecca Rutstein featured on RADIOKISMET podcast
From Studio to Gallery to Submarine with Rebecca Rutstein
Gallery Artist Rebecca Rutstein was recently featured as a guest on the Philadelphia-based podcast Live from RADIOKISMET in an episode titled “From Studio to Gallery to Submarine with Rebecca Rutstein.” Rutstein joined host Christopher Plant to talk about her career as an artist, her inspirations, recent projects, and her relationship with Bridgette Mayer and the Bridgette Mayer Gallery. The episode has a runtime of 53 minutes and can be found anywhere podcasts are available.
Bridgette Mayer Gallery Re-Opens to the Public in its Historic Washington Square Location at 709 Walnut Street with a Bold and Exciting Group Exhibition, Starting June 1, 2021
Bridgette Mayer Gallery Re-Opens to the Public in its Historic Washington Square Location at 709 Walnut Street with a Bold and Exciting Group Exhibition, Karmic Joy,Starting June 1, 2021.
Philadelphia, PA – April 21, 2021. Bridgette Mayer Gallery is thrilled to announce that in its twenty-first year as a leader in the Philadelphia arts community, it will re-open its doors to the public on June 1, 2021. The gallery will be returning to its home on the 1st floor of 709 Walnut Street in Washington Square, where it existed as a public gallery from 2001 to 2016, before moving to the penthouse level of the building and becoming a private, appointment-only space. Founder and Owner Bridgette Mayer has made the exciting decision to re-open the gallery as a way to foster art and joy in Philadelphia in response to the difficulties facing the city due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Works by Rebecca Rutstein and Dina Wind at the Bower Sculpture Park featured in Broad Street Review
At The Bower, Philadelphia sculptors take the Pennsylvania landscape to heart
Helen Walsh | Visual Art and Public Space
The creators of The Bower, a new Pennsylvania sculpture park and native garden, call it a “community-oriented rural setting featuring woodlands, naturalized landscape, gardens and large-scale sculpture and land art,” where they’re “committed to supporting and becoming a resource for the arts, education, and nonprofit communities.” Wait a second…Is this a scene from Milton?
Rebecca Rutstein featured on NPR & WITF's Smart Talk
Coping with reopening anxiety
Also on the program: Communities planning events and exhibits
Merideth Bucher
Airdate: Friday, June 4, 2021
Gallery Artist Rebecca Rutstein joins host Scott LaMar on WITF & NPR's Smart Talk to discuss her sculpture "Ridge and Valley," located at the Bower Native Garden and Sculpture Park in Sherman's Dale, PA, and its significance to the Pennsylvania landscape.
Rebecca Rutstein Solo Show, Nexus, at Bridgette Mayer Gallery
Bridgette Mayer Gallery presents Nexus, a solo exhibition by Rebecca Rutstein
February 1 - March 19, 2022.
Extended Hours & Artist Reception: Friday, February 4, 2022.
Philadelphia, PA - January 25, 2022.Bridgette Mayer Gallery is pleased to announce its ninth solo exhibition with contemporary artist Rebecca Rutstein. Nexus will be on view from Tuesday, February 1 to Saturday, March 19, 2022, with extended hours and an artist reception on Friday, February 4 from 5:00 to 7:30pm.
ELECTRIC: New Mural in Philadelphia by Rebecca Rutstein
The Bridgette Mayer Gallery is thrilled to announce the launch of Electric, a new mural project in Philadelphia by artist Rebecca Rutstein, at The LVL North located at 510 North Broad Street (Broad and Spring Garden Streets). The mural activates the Brandywine Street corridor and marks a significant gateway on the North Broad Street corridor that includes Philadelphia's Science Leadership Academy High School, renowned Rodeph Shalom Synagogue, historic Divine Lorraine Hotel, artist studios, restaurants and the neighboring Community College of Philadelphia.
Rebecca Rutstein Exhibition reviewed in the Crimson White
Sarah Moody Gallery of Art Exhibits Cosmically Inspired Art
Savannah Ichikawa , Staff Reporter
October 2, 2022
The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art will be exhibiting “Out of Thin Air: Microscopic Journeys Through Cosmic Landscapes,” a collaboration between artist Rebecca Rutstein and planetary scientist Julia Cartwright until Oct. 14.
Rebecca Rutstein Sculpture highlighted on Museum Minute at the University of Georgia
Museum Minute: Rebecca Rutstein
Published April 29, 2022 at 11:37 AM EDT
One of the newest works to enter the collection at the Georgia Museum of Art is also one of the most popular. Rebecca Rutstein’s wall-mounted sculpture “Shimmer” has been greeting visitors to the museum since 2018 and immediately became a popular selfie stop.
Rebecca Rutstein embarks on Hawaiian research expedition
Rebecca Rutstein Selected as Artist-in-Residence for a research expedition on the R/V Kilo Moana in Hawaii.
December 22, 2022 - Philadelphia. Bridgette Mayer Gallery is pleased to announce that gallery artist Rebecca Rutstein was selected as the artist-in-residence for an upcoming research expedition near the coast of Hawaii. Rutstein will join a team from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and University of Hawaii on the R/V Kilo Moana to explore hydrothermal activity at the submarine volcano Lo’ihi (now named Kamaʻehuakanaloa) off the coast of the Big Island of Hawaii.
Rebecca Rutstein: Sublime Nature at Delaware County Community College
Rebecca Rutstein: Sublime Nature
March 6 – April 14, 2023
Room 2305 | Academic Building | Marple Campus
Rebecca Rutstein’s abstract paintings represent a wide variety of oceanic activity, ranging from microscopic bacteria within hydrothermal vents in the Guaymas Basin to the upswell of salty ocean waters into the freshwater systems off the coast of British Columbia. Rutstein constructs her imagery during residencies aboard oceanic expeditions with scientific collaborators around the world.
Rebecca Rutstein: Artist at Sea 2023
ARTIST AT SEA 2023
KAMA’EHUKANALOA / HAWAII
Funded by the National Science Foundation, Rutstein was invited to participate as an artist in residence on board the University of Hawaii’s R/V Kilo Moana with a science team from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in January 2023. The group explored the Kama’ehukanaloa submarine volcano 22 miles off the coast of the Big Island of Hawaii and 1000 meters below the ocean’s surface. The purpose of the expedition was to observe potential volcanic activity and to collect fluid coming out of the crater vents to understand their temperature and chemistry.
Rebecca Rutstein's Artist Talk featured in The Hoya
Art Meets Science in Rebecca Rutstein’s Immersive Exhibits
March 15, 2023 by Camille Vandeveer
While on board a research vessel in the Galápagos Islands, Rebecca Rutstein sailed alongside oceanographers trailing through a hurricane to map the ocean floor. But unlike the scientists on board, Rutstein wasn’t just collecting data — she was also creating art.
Rutstein, a multidisciplinary artist whose work combines science and art, spoke at Georgetown University on March 2 at an event hosted by the Earth Commons and Georgetown University Art Galleries. There, she discussed the intersection between science and art, demonstrating how art can play a critical role in the appreciation of climate science and stewardship.
Rebecca Rutstein: Artist Talk & Reception at Delaware County Community College
Sublime Nature Artist Talk with Rebecca Rutstein
Artist Talk Tuesday, March 28 at 4 p.m.
Large Auditorium | Academic Building | Delaware County Community College
FREE | Offered in-person and streaming
Reception to immediately follow Artist Talk
Exhibition Rebecca Rutstein: Sublime Nature
Delaware County Community College
On View March 6–April 14, 2023
Blue Dreams: Rebecca Rutstein and the Ocean Memory Project opens at NAS
Immediate Release
March 2023
Bridgette Mayer Gallery
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Work by Rebecca Rutstein and Ocean Memory Project on view at NAS.
March 15, 2023 - Washington. Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences announces Blue Dreams, an immersive video installation created by multidisciplinary artist Rebecca Rutstein in collaboration with a team of scientists. On view March 15 through September 15, 2023, at the National Academy of Sciences, the exhibition is a testament to the profound global impact of microbial networks. Supported by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, it offers a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the interconnectedness and sublimeness of the natural world.
Art in Dialogue: Art and Climate Change with Rebecca Rutstein at Lehigh University
Art in Dialogue: Art and Climate Change with Rebecca Rutstein
March 24, 2023 11:00AM
Zoom
Rebecca Rutstein will join Lehigh University for a virtual artist talk as part of their Art & Climate Change First Year Seminar visiting artist lecture series, which discusses the intersection between art and climate change and the important role of contemporary visual artists' creative practice. This event is part of LUAG's Art in Dialogue, a series of interdisciplinary conversations between members of the university and the wider community - reflecting the ways in which their work is dynamically engaged with other fields of inquiry.
Rebecca Rutstein interviewed for Women Mind the Water podcast
Artivist Series - Rebecca Rutstein
multidisciplinary artist and ocean explorer
Rebecca Rutstein is an accomplished artist who has received many awards and been involved in numerous public exhibitions. Rebecca’s career has taken her to remarkable places including the high seas and the ocean floor. In all, her artwork strives to build connections with nature, inspire wonder, and foster environmental stewardship.
Rebecca Rutstein interviewed for National Endowment of the Arts
At the Intersection of Art and Science: A Conversation with Rebecca Rutstein
Jul 20, 2023
By Aunye Boone
Rebecca Rutstein is a multidisciplinary artist and ocean explorer who has spent over two decades working at the intersection of art and science. Her diverse body of work, which encompasses painting, sculpture, interactive installations, and public art, draws inspiration from the natural world.
Rebecca Rutstein interviewed for Georgetown's Common Home
The synergy between the arts and the sciences: representing the wonders of the natural world through visual art
A Conversation with visual artist Rebecca Rutstein by Common Home editor Elyza Bruce
August 28, 2023
Rebecca Rutstein is an interdisciplinary artist whose work, in collaboration with scientific researchers, explores the interconnected systems and unseen wonders of the natural world. You can learn more about her work at rebeccarutstein.com.
Rebecca Rutstein interviewed on 6abc Action News
Philly-based artist becomes oceanic explorer and advocate
By Matteo Iadonisi |Monday, September 25, 2023 6:00PM
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- "For over 20 years, I've been creating work inspired by the natural world," said Rebecca Rutstein.
The Philadelphia-based artist is known for her paintings, sculptures, and murals.
Commuters on the Schuylkill Expressway may already be familiar with her piece, "Convergence." The electric-blue wall, flanked by rainbow polygons, famously sits on the river with a backdrop of the Philadelphia skyline.
Rebecca Rutstein featured in Seeing the Anthropocene at Tiger Strikes Asteroid
Seeing the Anthropocene
curated by Julia Clift
On view: October 28-December 2, 2023, simultaneously at Tiger Strikes Asteroid and Cherry Street Pier, Philadelphia
Opening Receptions: November 4th, 5-8 PM at Cherry Street Pier, with a live performance at 6 PM, and November 9th, 6-9 PM at Tiger Strikes Asteroid
Rebecca Rutstein to show at Art Basel Miami Beach
Rebecca Rutstein to show new painting at Art Basel with Nautilus Magazine and Schmidt Ocean Institute
November 29, 2023 – Miami Beach, FL. Bridgette Mayer Gallery is thrilled to announce Rebecca Rutstein’s participation in Art Basel Miami Beach, in partnership with UNESCO, Nautilus Magazine and Schmidt Ocean Institute. Rutstein will debut her new painting, Blue Dreams Still #1 at the Nautilus/UNESCO Lounge at the West Lobby of the Miami Beach Convention Center from December 6 to 10, with special programming on December 7 and 8.
Rebecca Rutstein interviewed on I Like Your Work podcast
Rebecca Rutstein was recently interviewed on I Like Your Work! Rebecca talks to host Erica b Hess about her beginnings as an artist, recent work, major public art projects, and her unique perspective on art and the natural world.
Rebecca Rustein: Artist Residency at Sea
Gallery Artist Rebecca Rutstein just wrapped up a month long expedition at sea on board the R/V Atlantis. Funded by the National Science Foundation & University of Georgia, this was her 8th expedition as an Artist-in-Residence to the Guaymas Basin in the Sea of Cortez off the coast of Mexico.
Bridgette Mayer Gallery announces Converge: 9th Benefit Exhibition
Bridgette Mayer Gallery Announces Converge: 9th Benefit Exhibition, Supporting HelpUsAdopt.org and the Dina Wind Art Foundation
Philadelphia, PA – April 23, 2024. Bridgette Mayer Gallery is proud to announce the return of its Benefit Exhibition this summer with Converge, on view from Tuesday, June 11 to Saturday, August 3 at Bridgette Mayer Gallery. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, June 13 from 4:30 – 7:30 PM.
Rebecca Rutstein Solo Exhibit at Bridgette Mayer Gallery
Rebecca Rutstein Solo Exhibit at Bridgette Mayer Gallery
The Bridgette Mayer Gallery presents “All the Stars in the Sea,” a solo exhibition by Rebecca Rutstein coming this Fall.
By Allan Lane / July 19, 2024
Rebecca Rutstein’s Solo Exhibition at Bridgette Mayer Gallery showcases the artist’s immersive and awe-inspiring work, and her ability to merge art, science, and technology as a fascinating aspect of her exhibition, “All The Stars In The Sea.” This innovative approach, coupled with a focus on environmental stewardship in the face of climate change, captivates with an array of large and small scale paintings, a sculptural installation, and the intriguing series, “30 Days: Chronicling a Voyage at Sea.”
Rutstein’s profound connection to the natural world is evident in her art, informed by her experiences as an artist-in-residence in various locations, including Iceland, Hawaii, and the Canadian Rockies. Her collaborations with scientists on research vessels worldwide have allowed her to gain unique insights, inspiring a body of work that delves into the hidden processes and places of the natural world.
Rebecca Rutstein featured in Art Spiel
Art Spiel Picks: Philly Exhibitions in September 2024
As the Philadelphia gallery season ramps up, we explore unseen worlds in three very distinct shows. If you are a science or color enthusiast, be sure to see Rebecca Rutstein’s large abstract paintings at Bridgette Mayer Gallery. She uses bold designs and bright colors to tap into the sublime, examining hidden ecosystems fundamental to life on Earth. Delving into the veiled depths of the subconscious, Elena Drozdova’s Riding Fear at PII Galley presents dream-like paintings with powerful symbolic imagery. Across town at InLiquid Gallery, Brotherly Lens: A Portrait of Philadelphia places three exceptional photographers in conversation, inspiring introspection and creating a striking narrative of Philadelphia’s unknown history and communities.
Rebecca Rutstein’s combination of micro and macro imagery cleverly encapsulates the interconnectedness of the natural world. Informed by scientific research, her work evokes awe and wonder by illuminating the unseen worlds fundamental to life on Earth.
Rebecca Rutstein, All the Stars in the Sea, Artist talk at PAFA
Rebecca Rutstein, All the Stars in the Sea, Artist talk at PAFA
Bridgette Mayer Gallery presents Rebecca Rutstein's artist talk at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts for her exhibition "All the Stars in the Sea" which took place on September 6, 2024.
"All the Stars in the Sea" is Rutstein’s tenth solo exhibition with Bridgette Mayer Gallery. The exhibition features nine brand-new, large-scale paintings, two new painting series, and a sculpture installation created from entirely environmentally-conscious materials. Rutstein’s work is celebrated for both its colorful, contemporary nature and its underlying message. With a background in science and informed by collaborations with scientists around the globe, her practice speaks to the interconnectedness of all things in the natural world.
Rebecca Rutstein featured in Artblog's Podcast
Rebecca Rustein was featured in Artblog's Podcast, Midweek Feature for her solo exhibition: All the Stars in the Sea on view at Bridgette Mayer Gallery.
Listen at the 3:59 minute mark to hear host Roberta Fallon describe her personal tour with Rebecca:
Roberta Fallon: Started out on Friday with a visit to Bridgette Mayer Gallery with Rebecca Rutstein, who’s the artist who’s show is up right now. And if you don’t know, Rebecca has done a lot of naval, oceanic exploration, traveling with a science crew studying/mapping the ocean floor. (She’s been the artist on scientific expeditions, working with and living with the scientists on the ship and she makes art on the ship distilling her experience of the science and the visuals.)
Rebecca Rutstein's "All the Stars in the Sea" Reviewed in Art Blog
Some artists get inspired by science. But not all of them actually get to work alongside scientists. Rebecca Rutstein, whose passion for science has fueled her colorful abstract works for many years, has more recently been able to work “elbow to elbow” with scientists as artist in residence on their projects, and the immersion in the scientific world has been transformational, with experiences that she says gave her a purpose she didn’t have before.
Rutstein’s exhibit “All the Stars in the Sea,” at Bridgette Mayer Gallery through Oct. 19, 2024, reflects her experience on a recent oceanographic expedition – her eighth – which included a trip in a submersible to the ocean floor with the scientists, a plunge of more than a mile down that lasts about 9 hours, with the descent taking about 2 hours, to study the sea’s floor, gather samples and experience the awe of life at the bottom.