"The strong blocks of color used by Robin grab me, and by showing me what she feels about herself, her body, her story, makes me reflect on how I see myself, my body, my story. To me, that is what art is about. As Picasso said, 'We all know that Art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize the truth, at least the truth that is given to us to understand.' 
                                                                      ~Leah Abrahams, Photographer, Boston,   

                                  
ARTIST STATEMENT
I portray women engaged in observation and introspection - figures who are clothed and unclothed, alone and together, seen and unseen, hidden and revealed. I explore how the dynamics of visibility and concealment influence personal identity and the capacity for authentic connection. By accessing personal narratives, my work seeks to communicate a poetic recognition of self and others.
My paintings emerge from my unconscious. Working with acrylic on canvas, I make intuitive choices that emphasize a feeling of quiet intensity and strength. The resulting visual language transcends direct representation, instead inhabiting an emotional and psychological space laced with mystery.
I resonate with contemporary artists such as Katherine Bradford and Salman Toor, who both create unconventional, dreamlike worlds of the subconscious within their figurative work. 

 ARTIST BIO 
Okun, a contemporary artist based in Philadelphia, has honed her skills through formal training and mentorship. Her vibrant abstract paintings depict the female with a sense of relationship and story. With a unique use of color and composition her paintings evoke powerful emotional responses. 
Her work has been featured in Calyx, A Journal of Art and Literature by Women, and the Danforth Museum's annual juried New England Artists Exhibition. She is represented by Ugallery of San Francisco, and her pieces are held in private collections nationwide.

MEMBERSHIPS 
           National Association of Women of Women Artists: Signature Member 
Women's Caucus for Art

VOLUNTEER  WORK 
National Association of Women Artists:
Certified Peer Juror; Contributor NAWA Magazine,
​Exhibition Committee, NAWA Pennsylvania