Art is Human Nature Alexander Robinson

A series finale to tie it all together...
It's time to close, but I hope you enjoyed your time in the gallery.
What is art to you?

“You guys healed me in so many ways.” - My Mom

In the final episode before the finale, Alexander speaks with his mother. They walk through the experiences that have led them to this moment, Alexander shares a piece of poetry and they discuss his painting "Momma."

“Education does not dictate talent.” (Stephanie Small)

In this episode, Alexander speaks with Stephanie Small (founder and director of BLACK Taxi - a creative & strategic division of the ad agency Taxi with the program mission of attracting, hiring, and retaining Black talent to lead change.)

“It feels like protection to prevent yourself from knowing, but really you're preventing yourself from growing.” - Haviah Mighty

In this episode, Alexander speaks with Polaris Music Prize recipient and 2022 Juno award winner Haviah Mighty (@haviahmighty). They discuss the difficult but important growth that has come out of the past year, Haviah's single "Protest," her mixtape "Stock Exchange", and Alexander's "Human Nature" painting.

See the artwork for this episode: artbyrobinson.com/episode-7-human-nature

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All music used is produced by Roosevelth: https://soundcloud.com/roosevelth
Funded by Canada Council for the Art

“True authenticity, that’s what love is to me.” - Stephanie (@_steph.anya)


See the artwork for this episode: artbyrobinson.com/episode-6-at-your-best-you-are-love

Subscribe to Stephanie’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/stephanya

In this episode, Alexander speaks with Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile (licensed associate marriage & family therapist). Stephanie shares some of the biggest struggles her clients have faced while also having an open discussion with Alexander about relationships and this episode’s painting, "At Your Best (You Are Love).”

All music used is produced by Roosevelth: soundcloud.com/roosevelth

Funded by Canada Council for the Arts

“Is it the sadness or the ashiness?” - Marlon Palmer (@thatdudemcfly)


See the artwork for this episode: artbyrobinson.com/episode-5-ashy-seasonal-depression

Check out Marlon's podcast Extra Gravy: https://linktr.ee/extragravyshow

In this episode, Alexander speaks with Marlon Palmer (@thatdudemcfly). They discuss original thought, comedy, have some good laughs, and discuss Alexander's painting, "Ashy Seasonal Depression."

All music used is produced by Roosevelth: soundcloud.com/roosevelth

Funded by Canada Council for the Arts