Behind the Work offers an inside look at the ideas and inspirations that inform Barton Rubenstein’s sculptures and public art installations. This journal explores the intersection of art, engineering, and the natural world, delving into the processes that bring monumental works to life.

Rubenstein, a sculptor at the forefront of wind kinetic sculpture, water sculpture, and vertical sculpture in suspension, is internationally recognized for his innovative approach. From conceptual development to material exploration, he reflects on the challenges and discoveries that shape his practice, offering thoughtful insights into the evolution of form, balance, and movement in contemporary sculpture. His work exists in dialogue with nature, responding to its forces with elegance, precision and reverence.