Presenting Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson’s historical research, personal narratives and folklore-based work as a visual memoir of the artist’s life and a compelling portrayal of the African American experience.
Drawn from the permanent collection of Columbus Museum of Art, to which Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson entrusted her artwork, personal belongings, and home studio, this exhibition brings together some of the artist’s most profound drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures, illustrated texts, journals, and mixed media textiles produced from 1948 to 2012.
About the artist:
Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson (1940–2015) was a prolific artist who used traditional and unconventional materials to create a staggering body of work. Her artworks and writings chronicle her family’s African ancestry, her travels, and her witness to African American life. In addition to being an outstanding artist and MacArthur Award recipient, Robinson was a researcher, historian, poet, author, illustrator, composer, and teacher.
Aminah Robinson: Journeys Home, A Visual Memoir is organized by the Columbus Museum of Art with generous support provided by Art Bridges. The Newark Museum of Art presentation is organized by Henone Girma, Associate Curator, Arts of Global Africa.
