Julia Robinson (artist)

For the American mathematician, see Julia Robinson.

Julia Robinson
Born
Julia Robinson

1981 (age 43–44)
Adelaide, South Australia
NationalityAustralian
EducationAdelaide Central School of Art
Known forSculpture, Installation art
AwardsSALA Festival/The Advertiser (Adelaide) Contemporary Art Prize, 2016
Websitejulia-robinson.net

Julia Robinson is an Australian artist and arts educator based in Adelaide, South Australia. She lectures at Adelaide Central School of Art and her work has been included in the Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art in 2016 and The National (New Australian Art) in 2019.

Early life and education

Julia Robinson was born in Adelaide in 1981[1] and studied visual arts at Adelaide Central School of Art.[2]

Artistic style and subject

Robinson works in sculpture and installation art, using textiles and costuming techniques to produce her sculptures.[3] She makes animal figures from scratch, using flywire, fabrics and other materials.[4] Sex and death are major themes of her work[5] and she draws her inspiration from folklore, mythology and the occult.[6]

Her artwork, Beatrice, featured in the 2020 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art and exhibited at the Museum of Economic Botany,[7] is inspired by Scylla from Homer's The Odyssey and Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story, "Rappacini’s Daughter".[8]

Career

Robninson lectures at Adelaide Central School of Art.[9]

Awards

Major exhibitions

Robinson's work has been included in the Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art in 2016[12] and 2020[13] and The National (New Australian Art) in 2019.[14]

Collections

Personal life

Robinson married to fellow artist Roy Ananda.[23]

Publications

  • Robb, Leigh, Robinson, Julia, & Coleman, Claire G. (2020). Monster Theatres: 2020. Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide.[24]
  • Jenkins, Susan, & Brown, Gillian. (2015). Do It [Adelaide]: 13 February – 25 April 2015. Anne & Gordon Samstag Museum of Art, University of South Australia, Adelaide SA.[25]
  • Parker Philip, Isobel, Cunningham, Daniel Mudie, Bullen, Clothilde, & Davis, Anna.(2019). The National 2019: new Australian art. Art Gallery of New South Wales, Carriageworks, $ Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Sydney, N.S.W.[26]
  • Robinson, Julia, MacDonald, Logan, & Slade, Lisa. (2015). One to rot and one to grow. Parkside, SA Contemporary Art Centre of South Australia.[27]
  • Mitzevich, Nick. (2014). Dark heart. Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia.[28]
  • Robinson, Julia, & Ananda, Roy. (2004). Primavera 2004: exhibition by young Australian artists. Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney.[29]
  • Robinson, Julia, Ananda, Roy, & Butterworth, Heather. (2004). Thousand-fold: Julia Robinson and Roy Ananda. [South Australia] [publisher not identified].[30]


References

  1. ^ "Artists: The National". www.the-national.com.au. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Adelaide Central School of Art: Julia Robinson Career Profile". www.acsa.sa.edu.au. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Adelaide artist Julia Robinson discusses her work "Beatrice"". The Advertiser. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  4. ^ Radok, Stephanie. "Julia Robinson: One to rot and one to grow". www.eyelinepublishing.com. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Julia Robinson + Greg Geraghty". Artist Profile. 26 July 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  6. ^ Neylon, John (4 July 2017). "Superstition and Sex in Julia Robinson's Sculptures". The Adelaide Review. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  7. ^ "2020 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Monster Theatres". www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  8. ^ "Adelaide artist Julia Robinson discusses her work "Beatrice"". The Advertiser. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  9. ^ "Lecturer Profile: Julia Robinson". Vimeo. 28 February 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  10. ^ McDonald, Patrick (8 July 2016). "Artist has award all sewn up". www.adelaidenow.com.au. The Advertiser (Adelaide). Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  11. ^ Cabinet, Department of the Premier and (20 May 2024). "Nominate now for the 2026 SALA Publication". Department of the Premier and Cabinet. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  12. ^ "Julia Robinson: 2014 Adelaide Biennial". Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  13. ^ "Julia Robinson". AGSA – The Art Gallery of South Australia. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  14. ^ "Artists: The National". www.the-national.com.au. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  15. ^ Debelle, Penelope (7 February 2020). "Here there be monsters". The Advertiser (Adelaide).
  16. ^ "Kylie Banyard & Julia Robinson: The National 2019 | Stories & ideas | MCA Australia". www.mca.com.au. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  17. ^ "3rd Tamworth Textile Triennial 2017 – Tamworth Regional Gallery". www.tamworthregionalgallery.com.au. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  18. ^ "Julia Robinson · Australian Design Centre". australiandesigncentre.com.
  19. ^ "Julia Robinson: 2014 Adelaide Biennial". Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  20. ^ Williamson, Brett (19 February 2014). "Conjuring up a dark heart for modern art". www.abc.net.au. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  21. ^ Art Gallery of South Australia
  22. ^ The Museum of Contemporary Art (Australia)
  23. ^ "Creative Couples: Julia Robinson and Roy Ananda". Broadsheet. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  24. ^ Worldcat record
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  30. ^ Worldcat record