About the Artist
Kate Robinson
Biography
Kate Robinson is an American abstract painter whose passion for art started at a young age. During high school she was admitted to the National Art Honor's Society and would get lost in her art while in her art classes growing up. Despite her artistic inclinations, Robinson started her career as a school teacher and then changed fields to spend over 14 years in Healthcare Sales as a business woman. Nevertheless, she remained true to her love for art until she finally returned to her passion and became self-taught in abstract painting. Kate lived in the mountains of Virginia for many years and then relocated to the North Carolina Coast in 2018, where she currently lives. She loves spending time with her family, attending church, cheering her kids on at their sports events, and traveling.
She works mainly with acrylic, oil or mixed media on canvas or panel and Robinson enjoys using knifework, brushstrokes, and building and blending layers to have texture and depth. Her biggest influences are her faith in God and her family. Through her art, she wishes to share hope, joy, and growth: “There is always some light, blessing, or reflection in situations. I hope my art inspires emotion which leads to thoughts and brings joy”. For Robinson, the most gratifying experience as an artist is when a commissioned piece of hers is special and meaningful to the buyer, as well as the honest emotions she sees on her viewers’ faces.
Artist Statement:
"My passion for abstract painting started with an interior design focus. Abstract art gives life and unity to a room and a focal point of conversation for the home or office space. My inspiration can start with an emotion, a word or phrase, or just focus on colors I would like in the piece. My joy comes from starting with the beginning layer and seeing the development through the process to a final product that has come so far from where it started. My goal for a client is to "find" the piece that draws them in and can't live without. This piece can be the connecting final element or the beginning focal point of inspiration that brings the whole room together."
Education:
BS degree in Education
Minors in Psychology and English
Associations:
Wilmington Art Association, Wilmington, North Carolina
VAE Raleigh Gallery, Raleigh, North Carolina
Art League of Leland (ALL) Leland, North Carolina
Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg, Virginia
Awards/Prizes:
Special Merit Award, "14th Abstracts Art Exhibition", Juried Online Exhibition, April 2023 (Light Space & Time)
Special Recognition Award, "Abstracts", Juried Online Exhibition, March 2022 (Light Space & Time)
Special Recognition Award, "All Women" Juried Online Exhibition, February 2022 (Light Space & Time)
Finalist Award, Faso Boldbrush national "Painting Competition", March 2021
Special Recognition Award, "12th Annual Abstracts Online Art Exhibition", March 2021 (Light Space & Time)
2nd place (Nationally)- "Abstract National Online Juried Competition" January 2019
Special Recognition Award, "10th Annual Abstracts Online Art Exhibition", March 2019 (Light Space & Time)
Gallery Representation and Local Venues:
Fine Art Local, gallery representation March 1, 2025- present 200 Willard St. Wilmington, NC
Soda Pop Gallery, "Abstracts" juried Show Aug.-Sept. 2024
Gallery Citrine, "Small Works" juried shows and "Pink" juried show,
Aces Gallery, "Getting to Know Us", Wilmington Art Association juried group exhibition, March 2022
Agora Gallery in NYC (Sept. 1, 2021-Sept. 1, 2022)
https://www.agora-gallery.com/
and Agora Gallery online through ARTmine: https://www.art-mine.com/
Matter More Coffee in Hampstead, NC, January 2020-Present
ArtExposure Gallery in between Topsail Beach/Surf City and Wilmington, NC, July 2019-July 2020
Research Triangle Park's Frontier Building, Private public exhibition, September 2019-November 2019, Raleigh, NC
VAE Gallery in community art exhibition (RTP The Frontier Building) Sept.-Nov. 2019
Publications, Media, and other:
AS SEEN ON HGTV's show "LOVE IT OR LIST IT" Season 16 episode 3, December 2019
Leland Magazine and Encore Magazine Online, "Birds of Paradise" for the "All About Art" Juried Show, Leland, NC, May 2019
Interviewed by Kene Ileonyosi, (Speaker, Author, and Owner of "Talent Revolution", Career Coach)
UNCW senior writing class collaboration, student poem written inspired by art "Brisk Stroll", exhibited with my piece at "Art in the Arboretum" at NHC Arboretum, Nov. 5th-7th 2021
Invited by the NHC Garden Club to provide an "inspiration piece" for the 5th annual "Art & the Bloom", Jan. 7th-9th 2022 (floral designer will interpret the art and create a floral arrangement exhibited with the art)
Exhibitions and Shows:
"25th Annual Landfall Foundation Art Show", Wilmington, NC, August 2026
“The Official Azalea Festival Art Show: "44th Annual Juried Spring Show & Sale", Wilmington, NC 2026
“Art and Bloom”, New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) Auction, March 2025
The Official Azalea Festival Art Show: "43rd Annual Juried Spring Show & Sale", Wilmington, NC March 28 - April 6 2025
Gallery Citrine, juried show, "PINK", Wilmington, NC, October 3-27, 2024
Soda Pop Gallery, juried show, "Abstracts", Soda Pop District, Wilmington, NC, August 23rd- September 21st
"24th Annual Landfall Foundation Art Show", Wilmington, NC, 2025
The Official Azalea Festival Art Show: "42nd Annual Juried Spring Show & Sale", Wilmington, NC March 30-April 7th, 2024
"23rd Annual Landfall Foundation Art Show", Wilmington, NC, Aug. 2- Aug. 4th, 2023
"It's ALL Art" 2023 Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Leland Cultural Arts Center, May 31st- June 3rd, 2023
Azalea Festival's "41st Official Juried Art Show", Wilmington, NC, April 7th-April 16th, 2023
VAE Gallery's "Visionary Ball" and Art Auction annual event, Raleigh Union Station, NC, April 29th, 2023
"In the Abstract", SCORE, San Fernadino Valley Arts & Cultural Center in Encino, California, Juried Virtual Art Show, March 1st- March 31st
"14th Abstracts Art Exhibition", Juried Online Exhibition, April 2023 (Light Space & Time)
"Art in the Arboretum" Juried Art Show, Wilmington, NC Sept. 6th-Oct. 2, 2022
"22nd Annual Landfall Foundation Art Show", Wilmington, NC , Aug. 3rd-Aug 5th, 2022
“Vernal Passage” Group Exhibition, Agora Gallery, NYC April 1-21, 2022
The Official Azalea Festival Art Show: "40th Annual Juried Spring Show & Sale", Wilmington, NC April 2nd-10th 2022
"Getting to Know Us", ACES GALLERY, WAA group juried exhibition (1 of 25), March 2022
Bellamy Mansion "Community Art Show & Sale", Wilmington, NC, Jan. 26- March 12th 2022
"Art & the Bloom", art was an "inspiration piece" for a floral design, Blockade Runner Resort, Wrightsville, NC, Jan. 7th-9th 2022
"Art in the Arboretum", NHC Arboretum, Nov. 5th-7th, 2021
"21st Annual Landfall Foundation Art Show", Wilmington, NC , Aug. 25-27, 2021
"It's ALL Art Fine Arts Exhibition & Sale", Leland Art Association, Leland, NC May 1-2, 2021
"2nd Annual Small Works Show and Sale", Gallery Citrine, Wilmington, NC April 1 -May 30th, 2021
The Official Azalea Festival Art Show: "39th Annual Juried Spring Show & Sale", Wilmington, NC April 3-11, 2021
"Mutual Fund Auction", VAE Gallery Raleigh, NC, March 2021
"12th Annual Abstracts Online Art Exhibition", March 2021 (Light Space & Time)
Intracoastal Realty Art Exhibit through Art League of Leland, 228 N. Front St. Wilmington, NC, Dec. 7, 2020 -Jan. 31, 2021
25th Annual "Art in the Arboretum" Virtual Art Exhibition through NHC Arboretum, Wilmington, NC , Nov.- Dec. 2020
Gallery Citrine "Small Works Show" Aug. 1-Aug. 31, 2020
"VAE Gala", March 2020, Raleigh, NC
"Abstracts Matter", Juried Show at 311 Art Gallery, Raleigh, NC, March 2020
Chosen in private 3 month exhibition at Research Triangle Park's Frontier Building (13 paintings) September 2019-November 2019
“Art in the Arboretum” Juried Exhibition, NHC Arboretum, Wilmington, NC Nov. 1-3, 2019
"I Heart Art", Art League of Leland juried art exhibition, Brunswick Forest Fitness and Wellness Center, September 21st-22nd, 2019
20th Annual Landfall Foundation Art Show and Sale, Landfall Clubhouse, Wilmington, NC, August 15th-17th, 2019
VAE Raleigh “UNREAL” Abstract Art Exhibition, at the United Arts Council Raleigh, June 7th-July 26th, 2019 (Chosen 1 of 20 Abstract Artists for the exhibit)
Fine Art League of Cary "FALC's 24th Annual Juried Exhibition", Cary, NC, May 22nd- June 29th
"It's ALL About Art" Gallery Exhibition for the Art League of Leland, Leland, NC, May 4th-May 31st 2019, "Birds of Paradise" was feautured in "Encore Magazine" online and the "Leland Magazine" in print
"North Charleston 2019 ARTs Fest: Juried Fine Art Exhibition", May 1st-5th 2019
2019 Azalea Festival "Wilmington Art Association 37th Annual Spring Juried Art Show", Wilmington, NC, March 30-April 6th 2019
"Franklin Square Gallery 2019 Juried Art Exhibition", Southport, NC, February-March 2019
"10th Annual Abstracts Online Art Exhibition" (Light Space & Time), March 1 - March 31 2019
"Abstract Online Art Competition", PMS Art, January 2019, 2nd Place National Award
Wilmington Wine and Food Festival, "Swine, Wine, and Spirits", Charity Art Auction, Wilmington, NC, February 2019
"Art in the Arboretum", Wilmington, NC, November 2018
"4th Annual ARTfall Juried Show", Wilmington, NC, October 2018
Uptown Market "1st Annual Artisan Show", Wilmington, NC, August 2018
Riverviews Artspace Makers Brunch Art Show, Lynchburg, VA , August 2017
Donations
Freedom 4/24 Gala, original painting donation, 2026
Freedom 4/24 Gala, original painting donation, 2025
Freedom 4/24 Gala, original painting donation, 2024
Freedom 4/24 Gala, original painting donation, 2023
Freedom 4/24 Gala, original painting donation, 2022
Freedom 4/24 Gala, original painting donation, 2020
Freedom 4/24 Gala, original painting donation, 2019
Wilmington Wine and Food Festival, "Swine, Wine, and Spirits", Charity Art Auction, Wilmington, NC, February 2019 (75% to their local charities of choice and 25% back to a charity I chose "Freedom 4/24" to help against sexual trafficking/slavery. The painting that sold at the auction was named "Restoration".
New Covenant Schools Gala Auction, Lynchburg, VA, November 2017, Painting named "BreakThrough"
Johnson Health Clinic Women's and Pediatric Center Grand Opening, Lynchburg, VA, September 2017
Department of Social Services Foster Care "Family Visitation Room Makeover", donated as Mosaic Director and project planner/supervisor of the room makeover (non profit foster/adoptive community support under Brentwood Church)
