Mike Rothfeld

Installation views of Jewish Folktales Retold: Artist as Maggid at The Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco, 2017. Photos by JKA Photography.

Work of art in the exhibition:
“It is tomorrow we bury here today.”, 2017
EPS and polyurethane foams, and other related materials
108 x 144 x 132 in.

Approx. 27” x 28” x 37”

Polyurethane foam, galvanized steel, wood, gesso, acrylic paint, matte Dura-Lar film, epoxy resin, LEDs.

Approx. 8.5" x 28" x 18" 

Extruded polystyrene, gesso, acrylic paint, epoxy resin, polyurethane glue.

Part of, Miners’ Camp.

Approx. 26″ x 28″ x 20″

Polyurethane foam, scenic dope, acrylic paint, denim, aluminized foil, synthetic string.

Approx. 10″ x 8″ x 8″

Mix-tapes with custom cases commissioned for Royal Nonesuch Gallery benefit fundraiser, Mix & Match. Edition of 3.

Polyurethane foam, PVC glue, sand, water-based spray paint, synthetic varnish, magnetic audio cassette tape, plastic, paper, adhesive, ink.

Part of, Miners’ Camp.

Approx. 36″ x 36″ x 60″

Polyurethane foam, poultry wire, metal lathe, wood, scenic dope, acrylic paint, synthetic varnish, stainless steel strapping, aluminum wire, thermal adhesive, polyurethane adhesive, cheese cloth, sand.

Part of, Miners' Camp.

Approx. 48″ x 36″ x 22″.

Polyurethane foam, scenic dope, acrylic paint, synthetic varnish.

Dimensions variable.

Installation shots and details from Bay Area Now 7 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. San Francisco, CA. Commissioned by YBCA via Stairwell's.

Paper mache, acrylic paint, plastic sheeting, LED strips, perlite, xps foam, polyurethane foam, pine, burlap, latex paint, plastic sheeting, poultry wire, joint compound, polyurethane glue, PVA glue, sand, glass micro-spheres, fans, Arduino board, custom circuit board, DC power supply, gel adhesive, assorted metal fasteners and rigging hardware, fire retardant, gaffers tape, ethylene vinyl acetate foam, thermal adhesive, stairs.

Approx. 1.5″ x 1″ x 1″

Paper towel, PVA glue, acrylic paint, glass micro-spheres.

Dimensions variable

Paper mache, acrylic paint, frosted mylar, plastic sheeting, LED strips, LED controller and power supply.

18″ x 18″ x 18″

Paper mache, ethylene vinyl acetate foam, extruded polystyrene, thermal glue, acrylic paint, synthetic varnish, wood, steel.

30′ x 30′ x 7′
Multimedia installation comprised of three sculptures:

Diamonds In The Mine, 2013.
Paper mache, galvanized steel, wood, plastic sheeting, DLP video projector, Mac mini, video camera, fans, power supplies, mold-control spray, bees wax, spray paint, reflective glass beads, polyurethane foam, latex paint, sand, PVA glue, gaffers tape.

The Floater or “Because I prefer keeping my back to it.” #1., 2013.
Paper mache, galvanized steel, wood, Arduino board, custom circuit board, fan, power supplies, brick, epoxy, steel-reinforced epoxy, spray paint, reflective glass beads, aluminum rod, polyurethane foam, cardboard, LED strips, synthetic rope, sand, PVA glue, plastic, mild steel, varnish, gaffers tape.

The Camp Fire or “Because I prefer keeping my back to it.” #2., 2013.
Paper mache, LED television backlight assembly, galvanized steel, silver lame fabric, 8″ cardboard form tubes, plastic sheeting, spray paint, reflective glass beads, PVA glue, gaffers tape.

Installed at CCA MFA 2013 Thesis Show. (Work on walls and rear window are by other artists and not part of the installation).

Approx. 36″x36″x18″

Paper mach, paper, gypsum, reflective glass micro-shperes, spray paint, steel wool, pva glue, LED LCD backlight assembly.

Approx. 24” x 30” x 14”

Paper mache, galvanized steel, monster mud, burlap, spray paint, reflective glass beads, PVA glue,
powdered gypsum, synthetic rope, gaffers tape.