Shelf Obsessions I art00186017 "Never The Easy Mark" stands

"Never The Easy Mark" stands as more than just an artwork

These ethereal strokes trace out curvy forms which invite a plethora of interpretations

Rubinstein’s mastery lies in his ability to merge technical innovation with poetic resonance

A dense forest of silver birches stretches towards a hazy golden sky

Shelf Obsessions I art00186017 "Never The Easy Mark" standsSize: 21 x 16 in. Shelf Obsessions I is a 17" x 12" mixed media work that reflects The Connor Brothers playful interrogation of truth, nostalgia and contemporary culture. A row of slender book spines is arranged with careful casualness, their muted greens, reds and creams recalling the patterned covers of mid century paperbacks. Each title is an invented aphorism, blending humour with melancholy: Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Wineholder, Afternoon