Rebecca Rosenthal
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Rebecca is a designer and visual artist from New York studying Design at the University of Texas at Austin.
My work explores the intersection of art and design, using my technical foundation as a fine artist to inform my approach to form, material, and composition. I draw from traditional artistic practices to guide my design decisions, grounding conceptual ideas in careful observation and craft.
I grew up with a deep love for painting and visual culture. Museums were a constant presence in my life, shaping how I understand space, narrative, and material. Early exposure to art history and studio practice trained my eye to notice detail, texture, and light, and it continues to influence how I approach both physical objects and graphic work.
As I move between fine art and design, I remain interested in how structure and emotion coexist. Whether working in oil paint, typography, or fabrication, I prioritize intentional form, material sensitivity, and thoughtful composition. My goal is to create work that feels both precise and expressive, balancing technical discipline with curiosity.
CV
DIFFUSIONAcrylic on Canvas
DIFFUSION
2026
Role
Designer
Skills
Wood Fabrication, Product Design, Physical Prototyping, Scale Modeling, Wood Cutting and Shaping Adobe Illustrator, AI Image PromptingDESCRIPTION
This painting explores the tension between structure and atmosphere within an imagined urban landscape. Through layered color, shifting light, and fragmented architectural forms, the work visualizes a city dissolving into energy and movement. The composition blends abstraction with recognizable structures, suggesting buildings that emerge and disappear within clouds of color and light.
Problem:Capturing both structure and atmosphere in a single composition while representing an urban environment that feels dynamic rather than rigid.
Process:I began with layered acrylic washes to establish light and color in the sky, then introduced repeated grid patterns and textured marks to suggest buildings. By layering controlled patterns with loose brushwork, I built depth and movement across the canvas.
Solution: The final painting blends architectural structure with expressive color and texture, creating a cityscape that feels both constructed and fluid while reflecting the energy and transformation of urban space.