Robbie Ornig’s artistic journey began in the suburbs of Sydney, but his world quickly expanded far beyond. Studying art at Deakin University in Melbourne and further honing his craft with a scholarship at Yonsei University in Korea, Robbie has embraced the diversity of cultures, landscapes, and experiences that have shaped his creative expression. His education also spans high school years in both Australia and Japan, giving him a unique perspective on art and life.
For over a decade, Robbie has dedicated himself to teaching, sharing the joy of art with beginners. His passion lies in making art accessible, guiding his students to find their own creative voices. Robbie’s work is deeply inspired by the multitude of places he has called home, having lived in 54 different locations across the globe, including Zagreb, Prague, Budapest, Seoul, Ljubljana, Villach, Belgrade, Osaka, Fujieda, Wellington, Auckland, Sydney, and Melbourne. Whether on farms, along coastlines, in high-rises, or megamansions, each place has left its mark on his art.
Robbie creates expressionist pieces that explore the human form and the complex emotions of people, drawing from his own experiences and observations. He shies away from the label of “artist,” preferring simply to say, “I do art.” For Robbie, art is not just a profession—it’s a way of living, a reflection of his world travels, and a means of exploring human emotions in their rawest forms.
Robbiejevo umjetničko putovanje započelo je u predgrađu Sydneya, no njegov se svijet ubrzo proširio daleko izvan Australije. Studirao je umjetnost na Sveučilištu Deakin u Melbourneu, a svoje je vještine dodatno usavršavao zahvaljujući stipendiji na Sveučilištu Yonsei u Koreji. Robbie je kroz život prihvatio raznolikost kultura, krajolika i iskustava koja su oblikovala njegov kreativni izraz. Dio školovanja proveo je i u Australiji i Japanu, što mu je dalo jedinstven pogled na umjetnost i život.
Više od desetljeća Robbie se posvećuje podučavanju i dijeljenju radosti stvaranja s početnicima. Posebno ga veseli učiniti umjetnost pristupačnom svima te pomoći polaznicima da pronađu vlastiti kreativni glas. Njegov je rad snažno nadahnut brojnim mjestima koja je tijekom života nazivao domom. Živio je na 54 različite lokacije diljem svijeta, među kojima su Zagreb, Prag, Budimpešta, Seul, Ljubljana, Villach, Beograd, Osaka, Fujairah, Wellington, Auckland, Sydney i Melbourne. Bilo da je živio na selu, uz obalu, u neboderima ili velikim vilama, svako je mjesto ostavilo trag u njegovu radu.
Robbie stvara ekspresionističke radove koji istražuju ljudsko tijelo i složene emocije ljudi, oslanjajući se na vlastita iskustva i promatranja. Ne voli se previše vezati uz naziv „umjetnik” te radije jednostavno kaže: „Bavim se umjetnošću.” Za Robbieja umjetnost nije samo profesija — ona je način života, odraz njegovih putovanja i način istraživanja ljudskih emocija u njihovom najiskrenijem obliku.
Robbie Ornig 