Whether it’s x-rays or chessboards, Robin Monique Rios continues to impress and surprise anyone who views her art. After getting her start with photography, Robin has delved into digital mediums as her creative outlet. Using Photoshop like a painter uses canvas and a pallet of paint, Robin has created many thought provoking 2D and 3D works. With her ability to use her own images to create such pieces, she is not just a digital artist, but a Digital Painter. In 2003, Robin graduated from the Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago with a Bachelors degree of Fine Arts in Visual Communications."I begin and end with my own photography to create each piece. I add layer upon layer until I have reached my own desired imaging effects. I take great pride in my work as a digital artist and I challenge myself with every new piece as there are no short cuts to mastering one’s craft.”
Robin is a Chicago native and is the founder and director of 4Art Inc Gallery. She graduated with honors from the Illinois Insitute of Art, Chicago with a bachelors degree of Fine Arts in Visual Communication. Robin not only challenges herself through her art, but enjoys motivating other young artists and entrepreneurs to pursue their creative visions as well. Throughout her time as a gallery owner, Robin has worked hard in uniting the local gallery community in order to establish the now highly anticipated 3rd Fridays Gallery Night; a free monthly gallery and studio tour located in the internationally renowned Zhou B Art Center. Robin dedicates many hours to mentoring emerging artists and gallery owners by sharing her experiences and assisting them in their creative process. With every passing year Robin watches with great pride as the arts community, where she has firmly planted her feet, continues to thrive.
"My hand will forever be held out to those who wish to take hold. Success doesn’t belong to just one."
"My hand will forever be held out to those who wish to take hold. Success doesn’t belong to just one."
The Art in the Dark series continues at the RGB Lounge with a group show of superb female artist entitled Les Dames Noire.
Anchored by 2006 SAIC alumna and prolific Chicago artist Kiwon Choi, Les Dames Noire is intended to explore the dark spaces encountered in the experience of multi-media artists. Kiwon brings her extensive understanding of installation and curation to the lounge with live painting to the music of Lady D, the re-intallation "Cosmic Garden" (a ceiling and wall installation of vinyl flowers and LED lights), as well as an exhibition of current and new works.
Joining Kiwon is soon to be SAIC graduate, Heejin Koo. Heejin brings with her work recently exhibited at the SAIC BFA show, as well as, recent works and live painting. We are also fortunate for the short notice inclusion of Robin Monique Rios. Rios, a resident of the Zhou B Art Center will be exhibiting a portion of her Observation Series-- photo collages of X-rays and MRIs coupled with her own photography. Finally, we welcome Junko Kajino who will be screening a number of her film shorts.
Art in the Dark is a series of art shows, installations and events that challenges the typical rules of engagement between art and viewer. Through the use of technical advancements in lighting, the art is immersed in varying combinations of red, green and blue light, animating and bringing the work into a new dimension with specific intent of being viewed in a darkened environment.
Opening reception, Thursday, April 14th, 7 pm to 11 pm. RGB Lounge 1420 N. Milwaukee Av. Chicago, Il 60622
Co-curated by Stuart Hall and Kiwon Choi
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