NOT FADE AWAY .… the 5th sequel This exhibition reflects Emil Rutenberg’s interpretation of the human spirit through the human form—whether in sculpture, sketching, or painting. His work seeks to portray the condition and struggle of man, often in conflict with his environment—and at times, in fleeting moments, in harmony with it. Rutenberg presents the human condition as one shaped by both circumstance and existential reality, yet almost always as something directly or indirectly self-imposed. Born in South Africa, Emil Rutenberg relocated to Los Angeles in 1983, where he established a fashion label under his own name. Under his creative direction, the brand gained a strong international following. Over time, however, Emil’s creative passions evolved, drawing him increasingly toward the world of fine art. He has since held seven successful solo exhibitions in the United States and Cape Town, South Africa, and maintains studios in both Inglewood, California, and Salt River, Cape Town. His work—across all three mediums—can be found in collections throughout the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, Israel, and Africa. Renowned artist and art teacher Joe Blaustein offered the following praise for Emil’s work: “Emil’s sketches are a powerful and rich blending of skill with intuitive and spontaneous strength. His works exhibit a freshness, a beguiling charge—and are a pleasure to see."