Transparent Simulations

The artist wets fabric to produce an absorbent surface for the colorful inks to diffuse. Introducing chance to an otherwise predictable feature–the face, Robinson leaves her paints to dry independent from her control. This gesture intentionally leads to the visual opacity and illegibility of these faces.


Campus Queen, 2021, 45 x 35 inches, Georgette Silk, and Dye
Watch Your Blemishes Vanish with Vantex, 2021, dye on georgette silk, 43x49 inches
Senior Psychology Major, 2021, 44 x 36 inches, Georgette Silk, and Dye
Spectacularly Lovely Change of Face, 45x53 inches, Dye painted on  georgette silk
Into the Limelight, dye painted on georgette chiffon silk, 62 x 44 inches
LeCONTE Gets To The Root Of the Problem, 2021, dye on georgette silk, 48.5x43 inches
Coke Adds Life, dye on georgette silk, 25.5x25.5 inches
Marcia Masters Much, Much More, 2021, dye on georgette silk, 41x53 inches
Come on Home To Miller, 2021, dye on georgette silk, 43x44 inches
The Ultimate Care for Luxurious Hair, 2021, dye on georgette silk, 27x28 inches
Hank Aaron Hit More Homers, 2021, 44 x 35 inches, Georgette Silk, and Dye
Daytime Makeup Too, dye painted on georgette silk, 57 x 44 inches
The Unbelievable Wig_, 2021, dye on georgette silk, 37x56 inches
Big Freda, 2021, dye on georgette silk, 54x62 inches
Bright and Lovely Too, 2021, dye on georgette silk, 40x43 inches
©Dana Robinson | Brooklyn, NY