Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin
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
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)
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
Portrait of Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin. .
Selected L.A. Louver exhibitions
18 Feb - 28 Mar 2015
Gallery exhibition
28 Apr - 28 May 2011
Gallery exhibition
6 Jan - 3 Feb 2007
Gallery exhibition
Selected museum exhibitions
Bakersfield Museum of Art
Bakersfield, CA
30 Jan - 29 Aug 2020
Museum exhibition
LACMA
Los Angeles, CA
11 Apr - 9 Jun 1985
Museum exhibition
Publications
Catalog
2003
70 pages
Softback
Catalog
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
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