DAAP Professor Emil Robinson’s artwork featured at London’s Daniel Katz Gallery

The title of his exhibition, ‘Interiors,’ refers to both the physical spaces he paints and the psychological experiences he conveys into a visual form. “It’s an interior experience that’s been made exterior,” says Robinson. He hopes to eventually publish this collection into a book, creating a permanent record of his work.  

Art has always been a prominent part of his life. Both of his parents are artists, his sister is a set designer, his grandfather was an artist and designer, his great-grandfather was a distinguished New York architect, and another great-grandfather was a stained-glass artist. Though he tried to pursue other paths, he found himself being drawn to the world of art.  

Saint Monica Saint George and Rachel Street Morning. Photos by Emil Robinson. 

Along with being an accomplished artist, Robinson is a professor at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP), teaching for both the School of Art and School of Design. He shares that his students inspire him because they all bring diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds to the classroom. He finds it amazing how students from all different places can come together to explore fundamental concepts like color, shapes, and drawing. 

Robinson hopes to give students a sense of imagination and possibility about the world; he finds this to be the most important skill for students. He helps them discover depth in simple design concepts, just like his paintings. He encourages students to express themselves in their creative work and make it authentic.  

Featured image provided by Emil Robinson.