Meet Robin Jack Sarner | Abstract Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Robin Jack Sarner and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Robin, what role has risk played in your life or career?
Being an artist is nothing but risk, being an abstract artist has much added risk. Not only do I take a leap of faith in creating something out of thin-air, but I take risk that no-one will like it. Whether it be on social media or in person, exposing one’s work feels like standing naked in a crowd. The risk of criticism and disgust can be real, but for me that kind of risk is the only thing that helps me grow as an artist. I thrive on it. Two things I can count on about risk, the idea that a person can feel something whether it be love or hate is not important, it’s the simple fact that I made them feel SOMETHING and, risk will always play a role in my quest to evolve and create stronger, more thoughtful work.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I am a large surface, mixed media, abstract artist. I have tried to create smaller, and started off that way, but need the space to gesturally express intense emotions. In my artistic practice, the exploration of painting emotions, crafting visual narratives and embracing the element of chance holds profound significance.

Some of my work serves to bridge between past and present, something I feel we are sadly departing from in this technical era. Particular concepts include the continuity of paper, memorializing the analog world, honoring loved ones, self discovery and deep connection to the human experience.

Utilizing a multimedia layered approach, I constructs abstract compositions characterized by vibrant color fields, expressive drips, ephemeral elements, and intricate mark-making techniques.

It’s my goal to develop a cohesive body of work that exemplifies self-discovery and assist viewers in experiencing the emotional dimensions of abstraction, conveying a message of shared human experience, and fostering a sense of nostalgia.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Living in Los Angeles provides a vast palette of exciting activities. Key stops for me would be the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood for anything Broadway, Museum of Modern Art, The Broad, Museum of Contemporary Art, Santa Monica art scene, The Weisman Art Foundation’s home in Beverly Hills, both Getty museums, Topanga State Park in Malibu, a stroll down the South Bay board walk between Manhattan and Redondo beaches, and a meal at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
The authors of “Just Make Art” podcast has been encouraging and useful in creating a meaningful art practice. Ty Nathan Clark and Nathan Terborg can be found discussing a range of helpful topics anywhere you listen to podcasts including Youtube, Apple and Spotify. That helped me keep find my courage and keep me practicing art!

Website: https://www.robinjack.com

Instagram: @robinjackart

Facebook: RJack Art

Youtube: @rjsarner

Other: Tik Tok @robinjackart

Image Credits
Jeff Ikemiya @pauls.photo, Margie Woods @margie_woods_photo