Robbins BECKY

In all her five senses ART WITH A SOUL DURING ART BASEL MIAMI 2021

Becky Robbins comes across as an artist and an attractive woman who has been on a constant journey to bring wisdom and beauty in her life. Hers, as any remarkable individual would tell you, has had its difficulties; however, meeting her is just one of the highlights of our journey through the world of the arts. Her paintings: detailed, full of color, of elements, stories, combined to visualize in the idea she wants to convey. Robbins brings to the surface of her canvas, the depths of marine life. She will continue working. Robbins defines her work within the context of the Japanese word ‘Yūgen,’ meaning: “An awareness of the Universe that triggers emotional responses too deep and powerful for words.” And she is right on point for her artwork speaks for itself: Filled with life; it is compelling, the kind or art that fascinates and captivates in peculiar way. ‘Yūgen’ is also said to mean: “A profound, mysterious sense of the beauty of the universe… and the sad beauty of human suffering.”

Though, for years her work has been exhibited through the West Coast, Robbins is now making the leap East, across the country, to bring her art to Art Basel for the first time. “It’s so exciting to show at the Shelborne Hotel. What a fantastic place! The diversity of Miami is unparalleled. So many cultures and languages. All living together, makes it so exciting,” explains Robbins during a photoshoot at the Shelborne Hotel, in Miami Beach. While posing for this issue, Robbins suggests an elegant style and adjusts to every difficult angle we ask her to model for. Be it at David’s Café, having a “cortadito,” or posing in stilettos at the elegant bar/lounge in the back of the Shelborne.

Having her paintings here denotes a substantial change in her life. “At the beginning I collected coffee table books. The process fascinated me. Creating something seemed like a magical treat. The craving to become an artist hap