Mario A. Robinson was born on September 13,1967 in Altus, Oklahoma. He later moved to New Jersey where his artistic ability was discovered in his early teens.

Robinson studied for a year at Pratt Institution of Art in Brooklyn, NY. After leaving Pratt in 1989, Mario constructed his own unique style after years of experimentation and dedication.

Robinson moved to Madison, Al. in 1994. His work consists of detailed renderings that concentrate on human emotion.

COMPETITIONS:

July 1994 - Small works International

(9th Annual Juried Competition), Amos Eno Gallery, NY, NY. WINNER

January 1994 - Philadelphia International Contemporary Art Competition of Old City II (over 3000 entries) WINNER

Spring 1989 - Student Scholarship Contest, Penn State University CO-WINNER

EXHIBITIONS:

*Amos Eno Gallery, (NY)

Columbia University, (NY)

Costelli Gallery, (NY)

Gallery Juno, (NY)

Garden State Art Center, (NJ)

*Haenah-Kent Gallery, (NY)

Medical Center East, (AL)

Museum of Modern Art, (NY)

*Pentimenti Gallery, (PA)

Phoenix Gallery, Inc. (NY)

Pratt Manhattan, (NY)

* One-man shows!