Delayna Robbins, also known as A Colorful Chaos, is a multidisciplinary artist who explores her take on Contemporary Afro Surrealism. A genre which seeks to highlight the complexities and unique experiences and struggles faced by People of Color, while also celebrating their resilience and beauty.
Robbins draws inspiration from her experiences as a woman of color and her ongoing journey towards understanding the interconnectedness of spirituality and mental health. Through her use of bold colors, ethereal imagery, and surrealistic elements, she invites viewers to consider their own experiences and perspectives, fostering empathy, understanding, and connection.
As A Colorful Chaos, my artwork is an exploration of healing, and expression. I use surrealism and the art of storytelling to express the often unique and dreamlike experiences of People of Color, while also celebrating their resilience and beauty. As a woman of color, I live with similar struggles and creating has been pivotal in my ongoing healing process within my own mental health and spirituality journey.
By interviewing people, I draw inspiration from their stories and explore what makes them feel empowered and loved in hopes to heal generational trauma within and outside the community. Through my bold use of colors, ethereal imagery, and surrealistic elements, I invite viewers to consider the importance of self-reflection and introspection in the pursuit of healing and self-discovery.
Ultimately, my art is a reflection of my own desire to create a space for dialogue and contemplation around issues that are often overlooked. I encourage the audience to meditate on their own experiences and perspectives in the context of a broader, more inclusive world.
Delayna Robbins
A Colorful Chaos
Delayna Robbins aka A Colorful Chaos is a multifaceted artist best known for her bold use of color and take on Contemporary Afro Surrealism. Robbins' work is often described as spiritual, cosmic and thought provoking. She is seeking new opportunities to utilize her artistic expression, and expand her skill set in visual art, public art production, and residencies.
Email: Hello@acolorfulchaos.co
IG: @_acolorfulchaosFB: @acolorfulchaos.co
YT: @acolorfulchaos
Web: www.acolorfulchaos.co
STUDIO:
800 Taylor street
Studio 26
Durham NC 27701
ADMIN & DESIGN SKILLS
Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Premier Pro, Capcut, InDesign, Procreate, Google Suite, Sheets, Docs, Meets, Canva
EDUCATION
Elizabeth City State University,
Elizabeth City NC — BS in Graphic Design
Class of 2014
RESIDENCIES & FELLOWSHIPS
DAG Artist in Residence
Durham Art Guild, Durham, NC
July 2023 - Feb 2024
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
A Colorful Family ARTchivesDurham Art Guild, Golden Belt Gallery
Durham, NC
Jan 2024 - Feb 2024
A Colorful Chaos Solo Exhibition
Mims Art Gallery at Wesleyan University
Rocky Mount, NC
Jan 2023-March 2023
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Your Place at The Table IV
311 Gallery
Raleigh, NC
Jan 2024
Black Girl Art Show
Raleigh Train Station
Raleigh, NC
Oct 2023
Spring to Life
311 Gallery
Raleigh, NC
2023 Price’ahhh Freedom Ain’t Cheap
Yendor LLC.
Newark, NJ
Oct 2021 - Dec 2021
We Roam Freely: Juneteenth Exhibit
We Roam Freely
Brooklyn, NY
June 2021
PUBLIC ART
End Racism Street Mural
Rocky Mount Event Center, Rocky Mount NC Jan - Mar 2021
Bel Air Artisan Center X AshleyFabrizioArt (Mural)
Bel Air Art Center, Rocky Mount NCJune 2021
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
A Colorful Family ARTchives Artist TalkDurham Art Guild, Golden Belt Gallery
Durham, NC Jan 2023
North Carolina
CountryUnited States
