Artist Profile: Robbie Ierubino
Autistic graphic design student creating bright dynamic digital pieces
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Robbie Ierubino
My name is Robert John Ierubino, Jr. I am a US-born, autistic artist who emigrated to Vienna, Austria when I was 14.
In June 2020, I graduated from Staffordshire University with a BA (Hons) degree in Graphic Design and in Nov 2021 an MA in Arts and Creative Technologies.
When I was younger...
I loved to create my own versions of album covers, stage layouts for concerts and logos for movie production companies.
During high school I became interested in different art forms during my classes and voyages around Europe. I was especially attracted to street art and cubism.
Throughout my entire life...
I faced many challenges that 'typical' kids do not. Because of my autism, I struggle with verbal communication. Talking with people and writing my thoughts are difficult because it is hard for me to for me to find the right words.
Through my art, I feel free.
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Autism has given me...
a unique perspective, and I hope it comes through in my art. As my senses are always on high alert, my understanding of the world around me may differ from others.
Shapes have always been a prominent feature in my work...
Repeatedly, these geometric shapes - often within other shapes - kept appearing. I love these shapes and have titled this style 'Shapism'. In my world, Shapism is a mix of figures creating a minimalist body in different metamorphic forms: colour, image, tone, and typography.
I want to shoutout to the creative industry and the world...
to include talented creatives who are neurodiverse and unemployed. I want to give them the opportunity and hope for a great and happy future, just like me.
