Last Friday, the communion of saints got a little more colorful when artist Aminah Robinson died at the age of 75. She was a recipient of a MacArthur genius grant and her work has been shown in galleries and museums around the world. Her work was shaped by this neighborhood and so often depicted this neighborhood. She grew up in Poindexter Village and the streets and stories and people of the near east side were so often the focus of her art.
 When I think of Aminah Robinson, I first picture the staircase mural in the Columbus Metropolitan Library's downtown branch. When you remember her, what comes to your mind?
Today I give thanks to God for the ways in which Aminah Robinson expanded our imaginations, pointed beyond herself to the community she loved, and helped us better understand the rich history and deep resources of this neighborhood.
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