As a sculptor, Barton Rubenstein designs and fabricates all of his work. Working at Rubenstein Studios, he creates sculpture for public spaces, academic institutions, parks, commercial and corporate venues, and private residences. Most commissions are unique creations, designed for a particular site. Each of these opportunities has given Rubenstein the opportunity to work extensively with many professionals, including architects, engineers, landscape architects, and various subcontractors. Rubenstein exhibits all over the country and lectures frequently about his art.

Having been raised with the credo that one should make "the world a little better and more beautiful for the next generation," Rubenstein chose art as his life's work.

"As an artist, I am moved by the possibility of making someone else's life more meaningful, less stressful, or simply bringing out a smile. When I create art, I imagine each of these positive changes beginning a chain reaction of other positive human interactions. The idea of this brings me great pleasure. In fact, it is from the enthusiastic comments of patrons or those who have visited my public art, that I derive the fuel and desire to create art.