Rob Licht grew up near Ithaca, inspired by the Finger Lakes' landscape. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Maine College of Art and a Master of Fine Arts Degree, in Sculpture, from Cornell. He typically works in welded steel; he also works in wood, cement, bronze and other mediums. His sculptures range in scale from small intimate pieces to large outdoor works.

Licht exhibits his work throughout the Northeast and has earned several grants and awards. He was director of the State of the Art Gallery from 1997-99. He has taught sculpture, design and drawing at Ithaca College, BOCES Continuing Education program, Maine College of Art Summer College program and at Cornell. He maintains a studio in Ithaca, NY.