Work samples
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Crooked SmilesBryan Robinson’s “Crooked Smiles.” “Crooked Smiles” is an allusion to the song by rapper J. Cole. The figure’s hair, eyes, nose, and top row of teeth are visible. Some of the teeth are painted by Robinson, while some are made from pre-existing pipes that jut up from the sidewalk. The work is a mixed media experimentThe figure’s furrowed brow and expression are humorous and add a sense of levity to the block. 300 and 400 blocks of North Howard Street. The size of work is 39”x 60”.
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The Lor Nana CollectionThese are adaptive 2D inspired mixed media works by B. Robinson. The upcycled luggage includes embroiderd 2D art of the original character Lor Nana. Accompanying the luggage are hand crafted pillows. The imagedry extends from Robinson's animation background. He uses original animated characters as subjects for both hangable art, wearable art, home decor and unique collectibles.
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Curated Art ActivationBryan Robinson's curated community activations
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Cartoon CoutureUnder the motto "Create Everyday, Robinson has one of the nations largest collections of wearable art garments. The elements are a simple and phun approach to his animated style. Many of his concepts are the faces of people. The characters are 90% fictional and are drawn from a automatist point of view.
About Bryan
Bryan Robinson is an educator, director, curator and an award winning automatist media artist born, raised and superhero'd in Baltimore Maryland. He has a background in film, 2D animation and Business Marketing. He feels the blank canvas is just another portal to which his stories can be told. He compares his work to a mixture of the Mona Lisa and the morning cartoons of the 80's. Robinson is inspired from the works of artists like Emory Douglas, Melvin Peeples, and Keith Haring… more
Curated Art Activation
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ARTMAGEDDON / Curated Activation
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Art ActivationThis is an example of the interior energy of the gallery space.
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Armageddon Activation
Cartoon Couture
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BMA Fashion Experience
The Black Genius Art Show at the Baltimore Museum Of Art Community Day 2023
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The CuratorThe Curator is a designed garment by B. Robinson. It features Breton styled stripes with embroidered characters by the artist.
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Polka Style by. B. RobinsonB. Robinson's use of the polka dot extends throughout his brand. The layout creates a phun memorable style.
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Polka Styles by. B. RobinsonBryan's mixture of polka dots and animated characters are eye catching elments of the brand.
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POWER OF: The Company JacketColor jackets with Raised Fist designed by. B. Robinson
Crooked Smiles
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Crooked Smiles / Prep and Creation
Bryan Robinson’s “Crooked Smiles.” “Crooked Smiles” is an allusion to the song by rapper J. Cole. The figure’s hair, eyes, nose, and top row of teeth are visible. Some of the teeth are painted by Robinson, while some are made from pre-existing pipes that jut up from the sidewalk. The work is a mixed media experimentThe figure’s furrowed brow and expression are humorous and add a sense of levity to the block. 300 and 400 blocks of North Howard Street. The size of work is 39”x 60”.
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Grasshoppers Amongst Giants“Grasshoppers Amongst Giants” by Bryan Robinson is a 15x15 foot mural created as part of Baltimore’s "Art After Dark" featuring street art on Lexington Street (2024). This event transformed storefronts into works of art as part of Downtown Rise Initiative. This event brought together a blend of street artists, graffiti artists and muralists. This work gathered recognition by the graffiti culture of Baltimore. It features Robinson’s staple Orioles imagery upon the giant heads of three men. The background displays a few grasshoppers that remind Robinson of his favorite childhood insect.
STILL HOME...Stories Untold by. B. Robinson
