Ron Dubren

I began actively pursuing my interest in art while I was in graduate school at NYU. This focused on the visual arts, first as a photographer and then as an early explorer in video art.

My creative drive then found voice in a career as an independent toy and game inventor. I've created and licensed all types of toys and games, the most well-known of which is Tickle Me Elmo.

About 12 years ago I started making art again. Initially this explored sculpture (2005 to 2007), then various types of image projects embodied in a series of art books (2009-2013), followed by a return to video and animation (2014-2018)

In the past year, I’ve tapped into this body of work, figuring out ways to show and sell my art.

I suppose you could classify me as a visual and conceptual artist. My work is guided by a few basics. Make something interesting in a playful way and express its beauty.

PhD Clinical Psychology NYU

Video works were produced at Channel 13's Experimental TV Lab, and as artist-in-residence at Syracuse University. One of them--Paint--was chosen to appear in the first video art exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, and is part of their permanent collection.