Robbie Ierubino

My name is Robert John “Robbie” Ierubino, Jr. I am a US-born, autistic artist who emigrated to Vienna, Austria, when I was 14. I am very interested in joining your team as a motion graphic designer at a junior level and an autistic creative. In June 2020, I graduated from Staffordshire University in Stoke-on-Trent, England, with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Graphic Design. In November 2021, I received my Master of Arts degree in Arts and Creative Technologies (also from Staffs). Although I am a US citizen, I have received my Graduate Visa, which allows me to live and work in the UK.

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As an artist, I have always liked creating different types of designs. When I was younger, I loved to make different versions of album covers, stage layouts for concerts, and logos for movie production companies. In the 10th grade, I became interested in various art forms and traveled around Europe during my classes. I was especially attracted to street art and cubism. As a real lover of pop culture, I find inspiration in all media types, including television, movies, logos, and music. I enjoy traveling and exploring different cities and countries; their architecture and landscapes intrigue me.I use many themes in my artwork: pop, abstract, cubic, symbolism, photography, silhouettes, and graphic design elements. Most of my art is about my life, sharing my visions, memories, emotions, and interests with the world. Most of my works were made using modern technologies like my phone and computer. I continually search for inspiration and ideas and use many applications, depending on my mood. Like most people, I love always having my phone with me. I grab it whenever my surroundings inspire me. It allows me to capture a scene with photography, express myself in a poem or song, or even create some designs on the spot.Looking back on my work, I noticed that shapes have always been a prominent feature. 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: color, image, tone, and typography. I like to provide clues into my thought process when naming pieces, but I also enjoy it when viewers use their imagination to interpret their meaning.My works put a modern spin on the inspiration drawn from many different arts and designers throughout the history of art and creative styles. Through my artwork, I want people to learn to accept differences, sincerely feel and show empathy for others, share memories, find common interests, and treat others fairly.I hope my works provoke an emotional response.