My practice is rooted in the bold, rhythmic spirit of Jamaican popular culture, especially the energy and visual language of music, dance, and post-independence identity. I’m Robin Clare, a Jamaican artist, illustrator, and animator now based in Australia.
Over the past 15 years, I’ve built a multidisciplinary practice that spans painting, animation, surface design, and print. Whether I’m working on a gallery piece or a commercial commission, I’m always exploring how movement, sound, and storytelling shape the way we see ourselves and our culture.
Collaboration is central to what I do. I’ve worked closely with dance communities both in Jamaica and across the diaspora to create art that honours, reinterprets, and reflects the legacy of Jamaican dance and pop culture. In recent years, I’ve focused more on commercial partnerships and creative collaborations -- working on music videos, brand campaigns, apparel, and album artwork, while continuing to develop new visual narratives that celebrate Caribbean identity. Although I’ve been exhibiting less often lately, my work is still deeply rooted in the same energy, joy, and cultural depth that has always driven my practice.
Visually, I’m drawn to the clean lines, bold color, and sun-soaked palette often associated with tropical modernism, reimagined through the lens of dancehall, street culture, and diaspora storytelling.
My art has been shown in exhibitions and events around the world, including the Kingston Biennial, The Kennedy Center, The Museum of Latin American Art, The National Gallery of Jamaica, Art Week Miami, Vivid Sydney, and Artspace Aotearoa. During the 2012 London Olympics, my work was featured in a group exhibition at Puma’s Jamaican headquarters in London.
Whether I’m working with record labels, choreographers, or fashion brands, I bring a vibrant, movement-infused visual style that’s unmistakably Caribbean and unapologetically contemporary.
I'm always open to collaborations that celebrate culture, movement, and sound. Feel free to get in touch or explore more of my work.
Robin has collaborated with a range of international clients, including Trojan Records, Sony, ROC Nation, Adidas, Red Bull Music Festival, Stüssy Worldwide, Google, Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records, Mixpak Records, and DanceJA, among others.
