Rebecca Rutstein’s paintings tell of life’s interconnectedness, on land, sea, and under the sea
Roberta Fallon sees the solo exhibit by Rebecca Rutstein at Bridgette Mayer Gallery and talks with the artist about the work, which is inspired by Rutstein’s 30-day voyage as artist in residence on a research vessel in the Gulf of California. The paintings are strong and energetic and a new installation piece evokes the magical phosphorescent creatures that light up the ocean’s depths, something the artist experienced on her voyage. Art and science combines in these works to tell a story of the interconnectedness of life on our planet.