J. Rosenbaum

J. Rosenbaum is a contemporary figurative artist working in 3D modeling and exploring the boundaries of technology and art. Their most recent work has been in exploring the nature of Non Binary Transness and their own genders and sexuality. Well known for being a painter of nudes, Rosenbaum has completed a masters degree and changed focus to more technologically based digital art using physics based rendering, Deep Neural Networks and Unity to develop an Augmented Reality mobile application. In 2019 they will continue their research into computer perceptions of gender with their PhD at RMIT.

Following a car accident that impaired Rosenbaum’s mobility they have turned their mind inwards exploring the nature of humanity, religion and gender through art. The human body has always been a source of fascination in Rosenbaum’s art with a focus on mythical and archaeological stories driving their progress. This fascination has continued with their newest Computer Generated works with a basis in classical art and history.
J is an American working from their home in Victoria, Australia with their partner and child and two cats.

2020
Future Histories – Hatch Contemporary Arts Space, Ivanhoe, VIC
The new (ab)normal - RMIT Gallery Online, VIC

2019
Uncanny Valley: Fringe – Fringe Hub Trades Hall, Carlton, VIC
Knox Immerse Festival – Swinburne Gallery 369, Knox, VIC
Nuit Rose – MARS Discovery District, Toronto, CA

2018
Hidden Worlds: Fringe – Testing Grounds, Southbank, VIC
[un]natural – WestEnd Art Space, Melbourne, VIC
Beyond the Binary – Gasworks Art Park, Albert Park, VIC

2017
Beyond the Binary – Testing Grounds, Southbank, VIC
Provocare Festival Augmented Reality Exhibition – ArtBoy Gallery, Prahran, VIC
Midsumma Australia Post Art Prize – Fort Delta, Melbourne VIC

2016
Art Masters Exhibition – Victorian College of the Arts, Southbank VIC

2015
Proud 2015 – Margaret Lawrence Gallery, Melbourne VIC
Joy to the Other World – VCA Student Gallery, Melbourne VIC

2014
Divine Agencies – Dome Gallery, Mission to Seafarers, VIC
Fanboy Vs Artboy: Seven Deadly Sins – Artboy Gallery, Prahran VIC

2013
Third Birthday Exhibition– Artboy Gallery, Prahran VIC
Fanboy Vs Artboy: Ladies Night – Artboy Gallery, Prahran VIC
The Kinglake Project – The Cube Gallery, Richmond, VIC
Messengers of the Gods – Dome Gallery, Mission to Seafarers, VIC

2012
Punk Milk Dreams – Punk Milk Gallery, Frankston, VIC
Punk Milk Group Exhibition – Punk Milk Gallery, Frankston, VIC
A.R.T Revolution Taipei – Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, TW
Fanboy Vs Artboy: Fairytales and Fables – Artboy Gallery, Prahran VIC
Steamscape – Post Industrial Design, Footscray VIC

2011
Fanboy Vs Artboy: Science Fiction – Artboy Gallery, Prahran VIC
First Birthday – The Owl and the PussyCat, Richmond, VIC
First Birthday – Artboy Gallery, Prahran VIC
Fanboy Vs Artboy: Comics – Artboy Gallery, Prahran VIC
Time Machine – Red Bennies, Prahran VIC
Fanboy Vs Artboy: Video Games – Artboy Gallery, Prahran VIC

2010
The Greens Charity Art Auction – South Melbourne VIC
Flight – Hardware Gallery, Sydney NSW
Medium:Vinyl – Hardware Gallery, Sydney NSW
Summer in the City – Guildford Lane Gallery, Melbourne VIC
The Sketchbook Library – Various Locations, USA

2009
Snap to Grid – LACDA, Los Angeles
Mini Mostra – Galleria d’Arte Moderna Alba, Ferrara Italy.
Bushfires Charity Auction – Brunswick St Gallery, Fitzroy VIC

2008
Step Closer – Gallery RFD, Swainsbro GA
9×12 – FWCAC Gallery, Forth Worth TX
Glovebox Urban Art Market – Goody Glovers, Boston MA
Purity – BHCAC Gallery, Box Hill, VIC
Small Works – Brunswick St Gallery, Fitzroy VIC
Glovebox April Group Show – Goody Glovers, Boston MA

2007
Word Of Mouth – Bridge art fair -Miami Art Basel, FL
Christmas Salon – Port Art Gallery, Port Melbourne VIC
Small Works – Brunswick St Gallery, Fitzroy VIC
Get out of Jail Free – SF LGBT Center Gallery, San Fransisco, CA

2006
Postcards from the Edge – Sikkema Jenkins & Co, New York, NY
Rhythm of Life, Ancient and Abstract – Vanguard Gallery, Northcote VIC
In Our Shoes – Artholes Gallery, Fitzroy VIC

Awards and Collections

2017 Midsumma Australia Post Arts Prize
2016 Fiona Myer Award
2012 Finalist International Art Competition A.R.T Revolution Taipei
Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan
2010 Public Collection
Brooklyn Art Library, Brooklyn, NY

Education
2016 Master of Contemporary Art Faculty of the VCA and MCM, University of Melbourne VIC