Bonnie Rubinstein Studio
https://www.rubinsteinstudio.com/
email: [email protected]
phone: 715-220-8105
https://www.rubinsteinstudio.com/
email: [email protected]
phone: 715-220-8105
“I am pretty much a 2D Painter Guy, although I have dabbled in the 3D worlds of painted tile and glass painting
and glazes for stained glass windows,
and some etching and sandblasting…
But this Gal takes it all to another level altogether!
I love Bonnie’s work, and I really respect her dedication to exploring her medium deeply,
and her courage to work on such a large and monumental scale!” -RQ
and glazes for stained glass windows,
and some etching and sandblasting…
But this Gal takes it all to another level altogether!
I love Bonnie’s work, and I really respect her dedication to exploring her medium deeply,
and her courage to work on such a large and monumental scale!” -RQ
GLASS MURAL
REPRESENTING 7 ECOSYSTEMS
REPRESENTING 7 ECOSYSTEMS
This huge 11' x 13' fused glass art mural
is a beautiful celebration of nature!
Each piece features stunning colors and forms
inspired by seven different ecosystems that
evolve into one another in 2' x 4' fused glass panels.
is a beautiful celebration of nature!
Each piece features stunning colors and forms
inspired by seven different ecosystems that
evolve into one another in 2' x 4' fused glass panels.
The concept for this project was a collaboration with high school students
through a grant provided by
the WI Arts Board 'EcoLegacy' project
Scaffolding for installation! 15' above ground level. Exiting (and frightening) experience!
“The concept for this unique mural was developed in a fun glass workshop that I (Bonnie) taught to River Falls High School students in 2010. During the workshop, the students learned about how to work in fused glass, the impact of public art, and the importance of preserving a healthy planet.
The students came up with this amazing concept supporting sustainability, which I (Bonnie) then created in glass! The students made this their legacy tribute to the school.
A special "Thank you" to facilitator Julie Dean for your help!”
-Bonnie Rubinstein
The students came up with this amazing concept supporting sustainability, which I (Bonnie) then created in glass! The students made this their legacy tribute to the school.
A special "Thank you" to facilitator Julie Dean for your help!”
-Bonnie Rubinstein
"What medium plays with form, color, and light the way glass does? This mesmerizing material still awes me!
I am passionate about it!. I have always loved glass...
to that end... I studied glassblowing, neon, and stained glass.
But what really spoke to me was fused glass, or kiln formed glass. I saw the bigger picture of what glass could do in its scale, its ability to convert light, and its impact on a space.
I envisioned glass art spread across a wall or hanging from the ceiling in new ways.
So, I purchased large sheets of brilliant fusible glass and a kiln on sheer faith and experimented. And, literally, the light went on! I absorbed as much as I could through trial and error.
I focused on perfecting visual techniques while learning the technical intricacies of managing the outcome of glass at 1450 degrees.
The outcome- I now kiln-fire and kiln-form colored fusible glass into many architectural uses." -Bonnie Rubinstein
I am passionate about it!. I have always loved glass...
to that end... I studied glassblowing, neon, and stained glass.
But what really spoke to me was fused glass, or kiln formed glass. I saw the bigger picture of what glass could do in its scale, its ability to convert light, and its impact on a space.
I envisioned glass art spread across a wall or hanging from the ceiling in new ways.
So, I purchased large sheets of brilliant fusible glass and a kiln on sheer faith and experimented. And, literally, the light went on! I absorbed as much as I could through trial and error.
I focused on perfecting visual techniques while learning the technical intricacies of managing the outcome of glass at 1450 degrees.
The outcome- I now kiln-fire and kiln-form colored fusible glass into many architectural uses." -Bonnie Rubinstein
GLASS and METAL
AERIAL and ARCHITECTURAL
WALL SCULPTURES!
AERIAL and ARCHITECTURAL
WALL SCULPTURES!
'The Power of Art'
65' long (!) glass and metal wall sculpture,
commissioned by the City of River Falls
for the power substation on the river.
A colorful representation of water power
viewable day or night.
Designed, fabricated, and installed by
Bonnie Rubinstein Studio.
65' long (!) glass and metal wall sculpture,
commissioned by the City of River Falls
for the power substation on the river.
A colorful representation of water power
viewable day or night.
Designed, fabricated, and installed by
Bonnie Rubinstein Studio.
'Luminous Flight'
25’ diameter Aerial Sculpture,
Westfields Hospital Rotunda
New Richmond, WI
25’ diameter Aerial Sculpture,
Westfields Hospital Rotunda
New Richmond, WI
“River Fusion”
20’ tall, glass and metal
University of Wisconsin,
River Falls, Student Center
20’ tall, glass and metal
University of Wisconsin,
River Falls, Student Center
a typical adventurous glass day in the studio!
Environmental Stewardship
Supporting sustainable values is a priority!
Bonnie has performed environmental audits for many other companies through EcoSource, Inc. since 1990.
So, she naturally monitors her studio's waste stream and materials sourcing. The studio is as close to being a zero-waste shop as possible, and is sustainable in many ways.
• glass scraps are used in future pieces.
• water is needed to run the saws, cutters, and grinders,
but used minimally.
• Bonnie picks up the large sheets of glass
in her van in quantities;
avoiding need for shipping boxes, bubble wrap.
• heating- only when in use, and by an efficient gas heater, never set above 60, even in frigid weather.
• cooling- cool and comfortable in the lower level of a large former dairy barn, doors kept open for cross ventilation,
the concrete floor we poured helps retain the coolness.
In the colder months, we unroll a carpet
to insulate against the cold.
• cabinets, table tops, desk, chair, carpeting, and large florescent lights were all procured from office remodeling projects, where they were headed for the dumpster.
Supporting sustainable values is a priority!
Bonnie has performed environmental audits for many other companies through EcoSource, Inc. since 1990.
So, she naturally monitors her studio's waste stream and materials sourcing. The studio is as close to being a zero-waste shop as possible, and is sustainable in many ways.
• glass scraps are used in future pieces.
• water is needed to run the saws, cutters, and grinders,
but used minimally.
• Bonnie picks up the large sheets of glass
in her van in quantities;
avoiding need for shipping boxes, bubble wrap.
• heating- only when in use, and by an efficient gas heater, never set above 60, even in frigid weather.
• cooling- cool and comfortable in the lower level of a large former dairy barn, doors kept open for cross ventilation,
the concrete floor we poured helps retain the coolness.
In the colder months, we unroll a carpet
to insulate against the cold.
• cabinets, table tops, desk, chair, carpeting, and large florescent lights were all procured from office remodeling projects, where they were headed for the dumpster.
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