Award-winning mixed media Artist Rebecca Robinson creates impactful artwork, specifically with concrete and tar. Her strategic use of texture and contrast creates various subjects and themes that continue to evoke emotion and spark dialogue while enriching the community and contributing to the culture. Rebecca is an Indianapolis native and studied Art/Visual Communications at the Historically Black College North Carolina Central University. She is a self-published author of an inspirational book for creatives titled ”Arts Honor” which focuses on nurturing creativity, encouraging artists, creating authentically, and empowering creative people. Rebecca also mentors all ages in art and entrepreneurship. Rebecca’s artwork has been featured in dozens of media outlets including; Indianapolis Business Journal, NPR NEWS, PBS, WFYI, NUVO, Pattern Magazine, Mirror Indy, Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis Recorder, WTHR 13, WISH-TV 8. RTV 6, FOX 59, Creative Mornings Indianapolis, Indianapolis Monthly Magazine, The Arts Council of Indianapolis, and The National Endowment Of The Arts. In 2018, Rebecca co-produced the award-winning documentary film ”The Color of Medicine”: The Story Of Homer G. Phillips Hospital as a tribute to her father and grandfather’s legacy in the medical field. Rebecca is also a proud member of The Kurt Vonnegut Museum Planning Committee, The Indianapolis Black Documentary Film Festival Advisory Committee, The Art Center Of Indianapolis Board Of Directors (2021-2023), The Indianapolis Cabaret Board of Directors, and the African American History Committee Advisory Board for the Indianapolis Public Library. Rebecca is also a member of the art collectives WE ARE INDY ARTS, The EIGHTEEN, and Circle City Creatives. Rebecca is currently a Resident Teaching Artist at The Indianapolis Children’s Museum and is the Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator at the Eiteljorg Museum. Rebecca’s art studio is located at The Harrison Center. Rebecca’s mission as an artist is to continue to push the envelope and create artwork that remains timeless.
