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Exploring Art, Community & Creativity with Bryan Robinson
Season 8 · Episode 17

Exploring Art, Community & Creativity with Bryan Robinson

The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter · Rob Lee

February 27, 202339m 52s

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Show Notes

Engage your mind with 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, where host Rob Lee guides the way on an enthralling discussion with Bryan Robinson, a versatile media artist, and educator who hails from Baltimore, Maryland. Bryan's creative journey blends film, animation, and Business Marketing, resulting in a distinctive artistry enriched by his unique "Random" approach. His captivating canvas narratives draw inspiration from legends like Emory Douglas, Jean Michel Basquiat, and Keith Haring, reminiscent of the Mona Lisa and 80's cartoons. Operating under the mantra "Create Everyday," Bryan boasts over 200 original illustrations, wearable character-based garments, and dynamic animated projects. As the force behind The Black Genius Art Show and Genius Guice Studios, he champions community collaborations, education, and wearable art. Discover how Bryan's captivating art transcends gallery walls, embodying a vibrant cultural exchange and a celebration of creativity in all its forms.


In the following discussion:

  • Explore how Brian's early creative inclinations with Legos, sketching, and videography laid the foundation for his artistic journey.
  • Delve into the genesis of The Black Genius Art Show, uncovering how Brian's desire to resonate with people led to a multidimensional celebration of black genius.
  • Examine Brian's artistic process, driven by music, human connection, and spontaneity, revealing the organic flow of ideas and inspiration.
  • Discuss the pivotal moment of opening a brick-and-mortar gallery, unraveling how this physical space transformed into a vibrant epicenter for artistic expression and community engagement.


Bryan shares his early experiences with creativity, including playing with Legos and sketching as a child. He discusses how he found his voice as an artist through underground hip-hop and poetry, and how he began documenting artists and events with a video camera. Bryan also talks about the birth of the Black Genius Art Show and his journey as a creative entrepreneur, including the challenges and successes of opening a brick-and-mortar gallery. Throughout the conversation, Bryan emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself as an artist and finding inspiration in the connections with others.


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The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). 


Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:

  • Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
  • Edited by Daniel Alexis
  • Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

Photos:

  • Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
  • Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.

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Topics

Bryan RobinsonEducatorMixed media artistBlack Genius Art ShowGenius Guy StudiosBaltimoreMarylandUnique art style"Boneheads" charactersCreative processBrick-and-mortar galleryCommunity engagement
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