Early Works

1971-75  |  The early works were first displayed at the Ontario Science Centre. They explore a visual poetry of contrast between angular and fluid forms, and between vectors of motion. In the 1970s Rubinoff started to develop a language of counterpoint in ‘positive’ plastic form and ‘negative’ space.

Early Work 1  | 1971

Jeffrey Rubinoff

A 242 Cor-ten steel – Welded plate, H 4ft W 2.5ft L 4ft

This work begins to explore the play of angular planes of the tetrahedron, which was not commonly used in sculpture at the time. It conveys a sense of motion through molten eruptions, which contrast with otherwise geometric forms.

Series 1–1
Series 1–1
Series 1–1
Series 1–1
Series 1–1
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This was the first work Rubinoff completed in his studio on Hornby Island. It followed a long hiatus and represents a break with the aims of his previous work.

Series 1-2

Jeffrey Rubinoff

1981, H6’ W4’ L3’ , Stainless 304–Welded plate
Series 1-2
Series 1–2
Series 1–2 Barn Counterpoint
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Series 1-2

Jeffrey Rubinoff

1981, H6’ W4’ L3’ , Stainless 304–Welded plate

The second piece in Series 1 further refines the interaction of multiple linear visual melodies. In this piece Rubinoff starts to explore the spiral spatial organization that proved central to his goal of achieving a successful visual counterpoint in a 360-degree viewing hemisphere.

Series 1-3

Jeffrey Rubinoff

1981, H6’ W4’ L3’ , Stainless 304–Welded plate
This was the first work that Rubinoff completed in his studio on Hornby island. it was completed after a long hiatus and represents a complete break from the aims of his previous work.
Series 1-3
Series 1-3
Series 1-3
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This was the first work that Rubinoff completed in his studio on Hornby island. It was completed after a long hiatus and represents a complete break from the aims of his previous work.

Series 1-4

Jeffrey Rubinoff

1981, H6’ W4’ L3’ , Stainless 304–Welded plate
Series 1-4
Series 1–4
Series 1–4
Series 1–4
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Series 1-4

Jeffrey Rubinoff

1981, H6’ W4’ L3’ , Stainless 304–Welded plate

The second piece in Series 1 further refines the interaction of multiple linear visual melodies. In this piece Rubinoff starts to explore the spiral spatial organization that proved central to his goal of achieving a successful visual counterpoint in a 360-degree viewing hemisphere.

Rubinoff Collection Overview

Early Works

Series 1

Series 2

Series 3

Series 4

Series 5

Series 6

Series 7

Series 8

Series 9

Early Works

Series 1

Series 2

Series 3

Series 4

Series 5

Series 6

Series 7

Series 8

Series 9