Abstract Transcendental Paintings

"As a mixed media painter residing in Asheville, North Carolina I am drawn to the unique properties of acrylics and how they interact with different materials.  In my quest for everyday discoveries, I love to experiment and play with these materials to find out what works and what doesn’t.

With a Master’s degree in Architecture, it may seem like my work would be more structured, more procedural, but it is quite the opposite.  My paintings are fluid and organic, capturing moments of clarity within the process.

For me, it is all about the process and the experience of making art.  It is the joy, the fun, the discovery of what happens with the paint and the surface.  I wait to observe this interaction without knowing how a painting will end up.  Even if I start with a direction or a palette in mind, that tends to vanish after just a few minutes as I let the process take over.

I work primarily with Mylar, which is a translucent polyester film.  I have fallen in love with the ethereal and otherworldly look of paint on Mylar.  Because of its non-absorbent properties, the paint behaves differently on Mylar than with other surfaces.  Although the drying time is slow, there is an immediacy when the paint dries and changes shapes.  It then becomes a sort of dance as the paint drips where it wants while I intuitively lead it.  I often find myself subtracting or removing more paint than I apply as I observe and respond to the movements of the drying paint. 

Part of what I love about this process is that it requires me to be completely present in the moment.  It requires a steady mindfulness to observe and respond to the actions within the process. To me, abstract painting is about tapping into the intuitive aspects of our human nature to explore the mysteries beyond ordinary experiences. When I am painting, there is a certain magic that happens that transcends the mundane, everyday world around me while I am still a part of it." 

Robinson studied at the University of New Orleans and New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts. She received her MA in Architecture from Tulane University and lives in New Orleans and Asheville. North Carolina. In North Carolina she was selected for “On The Verge” by WNC Magazine as one of the top ten emerging artists in Western North Carolina. Robinson’s work is included in notable private collections in New Orleans, Houston, Asheville, Charlotte, Saigon, and Berkeley.