Robin Okun Art

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"This piece is a departure from my usual palette and reflects a desire to infuse lightness and joy into the profound uncertainty of life," says artist Robin Oku...

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Artist Robin weaves a dynamic interplay of color, line, and shape in this abstract image of a woman. Fused with shades of red, the piece achieves a unique simpl...

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Vivid colors and dynamic brushstrokes come together in this garden scene. Part of artist Robin Okun's series that explores lighter and more illuminative colors ...

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Blocks of vibrant pinks and blues, highlighted with yellow, radiate an uplifting sense of energy. While the figure appears firmly planted in the foreground, the...

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Artist Robin Okun depicts a gathering of five tall figures against a backdrop of vibrant blue. The strong geometric abstract designs in variations of blues uniq...

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Artist Robin Okun paints modernist abstract figures in cool shades of blue. The scene lights up with vibrant colors and patterns while maintaining a sense of ca...

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Artist Robin Okun displays modernist figures with a lively interplay against a royal blue background. She adds painterly abstract designs to the women and the w...

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Artist Robin Okun paints a sensitive and evocative modernist figure in subtle variations of warm blue. A contemplative woman in the nude, sitting with her legs ...

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Artist Robin Okun presents six towering figures adorned by flowery fuchsias, blues, and golds against a rich blue backdrop. They appear rooted as a unified whol...

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"Books are a source of pleasure and contemplation as well as source material for my art-making. When a shelf of books 'showed up' I happily embraced the motif,"...

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In this modern figurative abstract, artist Robin Okun creates an evocative image in blues, reds, and gold. Five figures stand tall like towers blanketed in ri...

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"In this contemporary scene, there is a dynamic interplay between the figures and the abstracted shapes and patterns," states artist Robin Okun. The variations ...

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A contemporary scene by artist Robin Okun of tall willowy figures represented in blocks of color, stand amidst a simplified landscape. "The limited palette of r...

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In this vibrant abstract by artist Robin Okun, nudes radiate life in bright reds and pinks. They glow in luminescent golden accents, creating a striking contr...

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Glowing layers of orange, yellow, and pink depict three characters immersed in deep blues, creating a luminous electric scene. "These figures evoke happy memories of my childhood, collaging layers of painted papers to create vivid abstract pictures of much younger figures," shares artist Robin Okun.

About the Artist
Robin Okun's work is both intimate and highly relatable. Her paintings reflect an incredible understanding of how we express ourselves in deeply personal moments. By focusing almost exclusively on body language and an emotionally evocative color palette, Robin encourages us to think about each character's story. And in doing so, we often find our own stories in her paintings. She layers charcoal and acrylic paint with vibrant colors, bold shapes, and fluid lines to depict forms inspired by live models, photographs, and sculpture. Robin’s visual voice is unique and recognizable. Through her work, she strives to celebrate the varied human form.

Words that describe this painting: women, figures, abstract, abstract, people, acrylic painting, blue, orange

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Broad strokes of blue and green merge with the strong lines of the figure to create a sense of lightness and buoyancy. "This painting was inspired by a holida...

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"This painting captures my passion for color and music," shares artist Robin Okun. Using expressive blues and a pop of gold, Robin employs pattern and simplicit...

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"While the sense of place in this piece feels timeless, it portrays the year of the pandemic and its social impact," says artist Robin Okun. Her use of blues ...

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In this modernist nude portrait, artist Robin Okun highlights the soft curves of the body against the structure of the space, adding expression with a subtle ...

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Veiled in a vibrant blue palette, this woman posses an aura of wonder and mystery. There is a sense she is emerging and at the same time rooted. "This paintin...

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A modern reclining nude inspired by the works of Henri Matisse. Part of artist Robin Okun's signature series of figurative paintings exploring the human form wi...

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This painting represents an ever present theme in life; attachment. This red figure is vividly attached to the red background, much the way I feel attached and ...

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This piece reflects my engagement with color, shape, the body and the deeper issues of humanity. I chose "lying" for the title to suggest that "truth" can be h...

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I love opportunities for multiple meanings and possibilities for contact with our deeper states of being and knowing. While this panting was inspired by seve...

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An expressionist portrait of relationships as a dance. Dominant blue palette with hints of red, purple and pink that offers both cal...

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As part of my typical process, I started this piece with layers of color without a clear subject in mind. When I found a photo my friend posted on social medi...

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A live model was the inspiration for this painting. Feeling moved by her pose, I started with a basic line drawing using charcoal. I...

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For me the uncertainty of this woman's mask-like face contrasts with the heat of the red that clothes her and the hopefulness of the blues that surround her.<...