Judith Rubenstein

I am 77 years old. At 18, forbidden to major in art, I studied community psychology, spending decades working as a community social worker. At 64, I matriculated at Brooklyn College for a BFA in art. My artwork portrays the power-challenged people of my community.  My “community” is the NYC I see – homeless beggars, people on food lines, people who vote, protestors. I myself am part of that “community.” And, as a community artist, I make my artwork accessible, as booklets, posters, inexpensive prints. I combine art with useful information, resulting in interdisciplinary creations that are helpful and are witnesses to the workings of power.