Robin Clare is a Jamaican artist, illustrator, and animator whose work captures the rhythm, energy, and cultural storytelling of dancehall and Caribbean culture. Now based in Australia, she has gained international recognition for her bold, rhythmic artworks that blend traditional illustration techniques with digital experimentation.
Her practice explores the dynamic relationship between music, movement, and cultural identity, with a deep understanding of how music translates into visual storytelling. She specializes in crafting engaging, music-inspired visuals for arts, music, and dance brands worldwide, working across painting, illustration, animation, installation, surface design, and print media. Whether designing album covers, animated music videos, or large-scale artworks, Robin’s work embodies the vibrancy and raw energy of Caribbean creative expression.
Deeply inspired by Jamaican party culture, Robin’s work is a clash of hand-drawn typography, bold compositions, and cinematic influences. Referencing dance moves, risqué party names, and the provocative aesthetics of dancehall, her art pays homage to over 50 years of Jamaican music and dance culture, celebrating its evolution and global influence.
Having closely collaborated with Jamaican music and dance communities both at home and abroad, Robin maintains a strong connection to her cultural roots, sharing its rich creative language with a global audience. Her work has been exhibited at major galleries and festivals worldwide, including The Kingston Biennial (Jamaica), The Kennedy Center (Washington DC), Puma Headquarters (London Olympics 2012), The National Gallery of Jamaica, The Museum of Latin American Art (Los Angeles), Art Week Miami, Vivid Sydney, and Art Space Auckland.
Robin has collaborated with a range of international clients, including Trojan Records, Sony, ROC Nation, Adidas, Red Bull Music Festival, Stussy Worldwide, Google, Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records, Mixpak Records, and DanceJA, among others.