Robin Clare is a contemporary Jamaican artist whose work examines the energy, contradictions, and visual language of dancehall and Caribbean street culture. Through painting, installation, and animation, she explores how music, movement, and visual storytelling shape narratives of identity, class, and gender. Drawing on the graphic traditions of Jamaican hand-painted signage and party posters, Clare creates bold, rhythmic works that both celebrate and critique Caribbean identity.
Born in Belize and raised in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Clare’s practice is rooted in the cultural traditions, complexities, and stories of the Caribbean and its diaspora. Her work draws on influences ranging from music and dance to vintage comics and cinematic design, reinterpreting these elements through a contemporary fine art lens. Clare’s distinct style, characterized by crisp linework, vibrant palettes, and narrative-driven imagery, reflects her ongoing interest in how culture is performed, contested, and remembered.
Clare’s work has been exhibited internationally at institutions including the Kingston Biennial, the National Gallery of Jamaica, the Kennedy Center, the Museum of Latin American Art, Art Week Miami, Vivid Sydney, and Artspace Aotearoa. Her projects often blur the line between fine art and design, combining text-driven compositions and vintage poster aesthetics to bring contemporary Jamaican narratives into sharp focus.
Selected Collaborations
Alongside her gallery practice, Clare has collaborated with a range of international brands and cultural projects, including Adidas, Red Bull, Sony, Google, Stüssy Worldwide, Trojan Records, Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records, and Mixpak Records.
Alongside her gallery practice, Clare has collaborated with a range of international brands and cultural projects, including Adidas, Red Bull, Sony, Google, Stüssy Worldwide, Trojan Records, Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records, and Mixpak Records.