ERIC B. RUBINSTEIN
GLASS ARTIST

ARTIST’S STATEMENT
I am fascinated by the inherent properties and characteristics of glass. The variations and combinations of colors are infinite. The ability to permanently suspend objects within the walls of a vessel is magical. The transmission of light and the nuances of shading and shadows can create depth and dimension unattainable in any other medium.


EDUCATION

May, 2003: UrbanGlass - Concepts of Finnish Glass Design - with Oiva Toikka.

August, 2000: Pilchuck Glass School - The Roll-Up Glass Blowing Technique - with Scott Chaseling and Kirstie Rea.

August, 1997: The Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass - Lampworking Techniques - with Brian Kerkvliet.

February,1988 - June, 1995: Glass Education at UrbanGlass (Formerly The New York Experimental Glass Workshop). Extensive study of various glass making techniques including glass blowing, kiln casting and hot casting, pate de verre, and kiln formed glass. Instructors included UrbanGlass faculty members - Tina Aufiero, Reino Bjork, John Brekke, Jane Bruce, Deborah Czeresko, Stephen Paul Day, William Gudenrath, Kevin Scanlan, Dan Spitzer.
Special Workshop instructors included - Dante Marioni, Richard Marquis, and Bertil Vallien.

June, 1978: B.A. - Queens College of the City University of New York.


TEACHING & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

June 1999 - July, 2004:Member of the Board of Directors of UrbanGlass.

June 2000 - July, 2004: Chairman of the Studio Committee of the UrbanGlass Board of Directors.
Sept., 2000
June, 2001: Instructor of Cold Working Techniques at UrbanGlass.

November, 1995
& December, 1994: Instructor of Weekend Workshops in Paperweight Making at UrbanGlass.

SELECTED AWARDS & RESIDENCIES

March, 2005: Artist in Residence - The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass
February, 2004: Niche Award Winner in the Category of Blown Glass.
November, 2000: Finalist for Niche Award in the Category of Blown Glass.
November, 1998: The ABC’s in Glass - Juried Exhibition at Mostly Glass Gallery -
Englewood, NJ - 2nd Place Award.


SELECTED JURIED EXHIBITIONS

April, 2008: Smithsonian Craft Show Washington, DC
February, 2008: American Craft Council Show - Baltimore, MD
March, 2007: American Craft Council Show - Atlanta, GA
January, 2007 Palmbeach3 Art Exhibition - Palm Beach,FL
November, 2006: SOFA - Chicago, IL
November, 2006: American Craft Council Show - Charlotte,NC
May, 2006: Eric Rubinstein, Dimensional Vessels New York,NY
December, 2005: Crafts at the Castle - Boston, MA
September, 2005: Long’s Park Art Festival - Lancaster, PA
June, 2005: SOFA New York - New York, NY
April, 2005: Smithsonian Craft Show - Washington, DC
December, 2004: The Artists of UrbanGlass - Brooklyn, NY
October, 2004: Fall Crafts Park Avenue - New York,NY
Summer, 2004: Summer Exhibition of International Glass Artists - Stockholm, Sweden
August, 2003: Fluid Light: Glass and Sculpture - Wellfleet, MA
April, 2003: Spring Exhibition - Brandt Contemporary Glass - Torshälla, Sweden
October, 2001: SOFA - Chicago, IL

February, 1999: Contemporary New York State Crafts” Exhibit at New York State Museum - Albany, NY