Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin

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Selected works by exhibition

A common thread
L.A. Louver, 2015

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Aqueduct at Quail Lake, 2014 /
oil on polyester /
9 x 54 in. (22.9 x 137.2 cm)

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Following the River, 2013 /
oil on polyester /
10 1/4 x 5 3/4 in. (26 x 14.6 cm)

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Studio in September, 2013 /
oil on polyester /
11 x 6 3/4 in. (27.9 x 17.1 cm)

Above and Beyond
L.A. Louver, 2011

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Above & Beyond, 2010 - 2011 /
oil on polyester triptych /
19 x 36 in. (48.3 x 91.4 cm) /
6 x 46 1/2 in. (15.2 x 118.1 cm) /
11 x 5 1/2 in. (27.9 x 14 cm) /
Private collection

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
The Bungalow, 2009 - 2010 /
oil on polyester /
45 x 95 in (114.3 x 241.3 cm)

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Rock and Moss, 2010 /
oil on polyester /
4 x 7 1/8 in (10.2 x 18.1 cm) /
Private collection

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Thunder Clouds, 2009 /
oil on polyester /
6 x 5 in (15.2 x 12.7 cm) /
Private collection

views from home
L.A. Louver, 2007

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Valley View: Early Spring, 2005 /
oil on polyester /
4 x 7 1/8 in. (10.2 x 18.1 cm) /
Private collection

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Valley View: Winter Frost, 2005 /
oil on polyester /
4 x 7 1/8 in. (10.2 x 18.1 cm) /
Private collection

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Buckeye Seed Pods, 2004 /
oil on polyester /
6 x 5 in. (15.2 x 12.7 cm) /
Private collection

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Late Summer Fog, 2006 /
oil on polyester /
Unframed; 15 x 70 in. (38.1 x 177.8 cm) /
Framed: 15 7/8 x 70 7/8 in. (40.3 x 180 cm) /
Private collection

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Flooded Creek, 2006 /
oil on polyester /
6 x 18 in. (15.2 x 45.7 cm) /
Private collection

Shapes & Shadows: Still Life Paintings, 1994 - 2003
L.A. Louver, 2003

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Color, 2002 - 03 /
A set of 12 oil on linen paintings /
6 1/8 x 10 in (15.5 x 25.4 cm) each /
Private collection /
/
These paintings also provide the images for Color, 2003, a portfolio of 12 giclée prints /
5-1/2 x 9 in (14 x 22.9 cm) each (image) 13 x 16 in (33 x 40.6 cm) (paper) /
Edition of 25, L.A. Louver Publications

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Bones, Glasses & More, 1995-96 /
oil on linen /
11 x 20 in. (27.9 x 50.8 cm) /
Private collection

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Radio Flyer & Rocks, 2001-2002 /
oil on canvas /
65 x 36 in. (165.1 x 91.4 cm) /
Private collection

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Shapes & Shadows, 1999-2000 /
oil on linen /
15 x 30 in (38.1 x 76.2 cm)

Installation photography /
Shapes & Shadows: Still Life Paintings, 1994 - 2003 /
17 October – 15 November 2003

Pieces from Life
L.A. Louver, 1992

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Night Pool, 1991 /
oil on canvas /
54 x 108 in (137.2 x 274.3 cm) /
Private collection

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Canyon View in the Fall, 1991 - 92 /
oil on canvas /
87 x 35 in (220.98 x 88.9 cm)

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Self Portrait, 1989 /
pastel on rice paper /
16 x 11 in (40.64 x 27.94 cm)

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Grandview and Palms, 1989 /
oil on canvas /
48 x 84 in. (121.9 x 213.3 cm) /
Private collection

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Seated Man, Venice, 1978 - 91 /
painted bronze, wood, concrete, asphalt /
14 x 36 9/16 x 48 9/16 in (35.56 x 91.44 x 121.92 cm)

Paintings & Drawings: 1980 - 82
L.A. Louver, 1982

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
The Letter, 1982 /
oil on canvas /
36 x 48 in. (91.44 x 121.92 cm) /
Private collection

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
View from Big Rock Canyon, 1981 /
oil on canvas /
40 x 25 in (101.6 x 63.5 cm)

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Stephen, 1981 /
oil on canvas /
16 x 20 in (40.6 x 50.8 cm)

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Malibu Window, 1982 /
oil on canvas /
48 x 56 in. (121.9 x 142.2 cm) /
Private collection

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin /
Ocean Towers, 1982 /
oil on canvas /
10 x 12 in. (25.4 x 30.5 cm) /
Private collection

Bio

1947 Born, Santa Monica, CA

Education:
1976 B.A. University of California, Los Angeles
1979 M.F.A. University of California, Los Angeles
1980 Instructor, Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA
1981 Instructor, University of California, Los Angeles

biography | selected bibliography

Current exhibitions

Trouble in Paradise
14 Artists on Los Angeles

18 Sep - 26 Oct 2024

Gallery exhibition

Selected L.A. Louver exhibitions

view past exhibitions

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin
A Common Thread

18 Feb - 28 Mar 2015

Gallery exhibition

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin
Above and Beyond

28 Apr - 28 May 2011

Gallery exhibition

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin
views from home

6 Jan - 3 Feb 2007

Gallery exhibition

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin: Shapes & Shadows<BR>Still Life Paintings 1994 - 2003

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin
Shapes & Shadows
Still Life Paintings 1994 - 2003

17 Oct - 15 Nov 2003

Gallery exhibition

Selected museum exhibitions

view past exhibitions

One Night in California
Contemporary Nocturnes

Bakersfield Museum of Art
Bakersfield, CA
30 Jan - 29 Aug 2020

Museum exhibition

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin

LACMA
Los Angeles, CA
11 Apr - 9 Jun 1985

Museum exhibition

Publications

Shapes & Shadows: Still Life Paintings, 1994 - 2003
L.A. Louver

2003
70 pages
Softback

Color

A portfolio of 12 Giclée prints.
Edition of 25

Video

Selected articles

Seed, John. "A Conversation with Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin."
Huffington Post. 14 April 2014.
full article, PDF | huffingtonpost.com

Ollman, Leah. "Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin at L.A. Louver."
Los Angeles Times. 27 May 2011.
full article, PDF | latimesblogs.latimes.com

Ollman, Leah. "Slowing shifts in the landscape."
Los Angeles Times. 12 January 2007.
full article, PDF

Myers, Holly. "Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin."
ARTnews. January 2004.
full article, PDF

Artist website

sandramendelsohnrubin.com

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