Aleks Rosenberg is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker based in the United States, whose work has been exhibited and sold internationally. He holds a BFA from Pratt Institute and an MFA from the Yale University School of Art.
Rosenberg’s artistic practice explores the dynamic tension between darkness and light, with each composition seeking a delicate balance between these extremes. Working in series, he employs contrasting found and repurposed materials to evoke layered narratives and leave behind traces of untold stories.
Born in a small village in Central Siberia to a Czech mother and Hungarian father—both survivors of Stalin's gulags—Rosenberg’s early life was marked by constant displacement. After surviving cholera as an infant, his family relocated through Kirgizstan, Ukraine, Poland, and Canada, eventually settling in New York. Throughout this journey, art became his anchor, helping him find community and purpose.
While studying at Pratt, Rosenberg discovered a passion for animation. He created two short animated films that garnered festival acclaim and were screened at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Museum. Over the years, he has been honored with several prestigious awards, including the Ford Foundation Grant, Louis B. Mayer Grant, NY Art Directors Club Award, and the Architectural Design Award. His works are part of the permanent collections of Coca-Cola, Pfizer, Nielsen, the Museum of Contemporary Russian Art, and numerous private collectors worldwide.
In parallel to his fine art career, Rosenberg has been a key figure in the film and media industry for over four decades. As principal of several film production companies in New York and Miami, he has produced work for major clients such as IBM, AT&T, Bell Labs, American Express, Chevrolet, BMW, MTV, CBS, ABC, and Marvel. He has also created animations for the Emmy-winning children’s series Animals, Animals, Animals, and developed visual effects for films and television specials.
Rosenberg has directed numerous music videos for prominent bands including Aerosmith, Foghat, and the Bay City Rollers, with production credits for major labels such as Warner, RCA, Atlantic, and Columbia.
As a feature filmmaker, he wrote, produced, and directed Zelimo (35mm), which received the Gold Special Jury Award for Best First Feature at the 2002 WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. The film also won the Best Production in Feature Film award at the First Annual Made-in-Miami Film Festival and was featured in numerous festivals worldwide, including Washington DC, San Diego, Sarasota, Palm Beach, Buenos Aires, and Mexico. Zelimo was showcased on Netflix and received DVD distribution in Europe and Southeast Asia.
Aleks Rosenberg lives and works in both New York and Florida with his wife and son.
Artist Statement
My artistic journey thrives on curiosity and exploration, often venturing into uncharted territories where ideas and materials intersect in unexpected ways. This process is not limited to a single methodology or aesthetic, but rather represents a dynamic dialogue between intention and serendipity. I am drawn to materials that may initially seem contradictory or even arbitrary; it is within this friction that creativity often ignites. Sometimes, an idea simmers in my mind for years before taking shape; at other times, inspiration strikes in an instant. Regardless of its origin, my process begins with playful, intuitive engagement with materials, gradually shaping the intangible into a tangible form. Creating a piece feels like unraveling a thread—searching for a narrative, conceptualizing imagery, selecting objects, and confronting the distinct challenges each medium presents. When I refer to an “evolved idea,” I mean that while some works remain faithful to their original vision, others transform entirely, becoming something unexpected. Each project unfolds like a scientific experiment: layered, iterative, and open to chance. Accidental discoveries frequently guide the work’s direction, influencing both its mechanics and its message. For me, the most powerful moments arise when work and play blend seamlessly, and time seems to stretch—those rare instances when creation feels both instinctive and inevitable.