Story

My name is Rubeen, I’m an artist based in the Lower East Side. I create figurative surreal pieces that focus on love, sensuality, and faith.

I was born in San Francisco, CA and spent most of my life in Cleveland, OH. I moved to New York in June of 2023.

I’ve been creating my whole life. Moving a lot as a child meant less stability, so I've used art to adapt. Nostalgic colors mixed with expressive figures showed me the comfort and depth I was searching for.

I create these pieces across various mediums like acrylic on canvas (and sometimes wood), digital, fabrics, sculpture, and more.

My ‘tea cup head’s’ are symbols of acceptance, openness, and being welcoming.

A lot of my poetry is like a prayer to God, thanking Him and asking for His guidance.

I intend to inspire others to honor their feelings so we can be ourselves authentically. I hope you love my art as much as I love making it.

Thank you,

R.