Click -->here <-- for latest exhibition information   Abstract works and the human figure remain her special interests. In 1995, through a collaborative project with Carleton University's School of Architecture, a unique building was designed and constructed to serve as Ms. Baker's art studio and as a place for workshops and special events held for the public and artistic community. When not painting or teaching, Ms.Baker actively works to promote the visual arts through special public awareness exhibits, demonstrations, and lectures. In 1998, Ms. Baker completed a 11' x 14' commission of seven painted masonite panels for the lobby entrance of Mosaid Technologies Incorportated of Kanata, Ont. Robin Baker has since completed several series of works inspired by her travels across Canada, and visits to New Mexico, Portugal, and Morocco. Robin Baker is a mixed media artist and art instructor, working in oils, encaustics, watercolours, pastels, and pen and ink with subjects ranging from landscapes, the figure, and still life. Abstract works and the human figure remain her special interests. When not painting or teaching, Ms Baker actively works to promote the visual arts through special public awareness exhibits, demonstrations, and lectures. Robin Baker has several series of works inspired by the people and landscapes encountered during her travels across Canada and visits to New Mexico, Portugal, Morocco, Turkey, Costa Rica, and Paris, France. Education 1968-1973 Centre for Creative Studies, Detroit, Michigan affiliated college with Wayne State University Solo Exhibitions Almonte, Detroit, Merrickville, and Windsor Images of Women: Equalities and Inequalities. Philip K Wood Gallery, 1997 Zen Rocks & Santa Fe Suite. Peter K Wood Gallery, September 1999. Robin Baker & Robert Hinchley. Peter K Wood Gallery 1998. Robin's Flight. SAW Video Ottawa Arts Court Feb. 2002 Figurative Classical & Contemporary. Sans Souci Gallery, Oct-No v, 2003 Zen and Now - Green Door Restaurant. Ottawa, June 2005 Moments in Humanity- Atrium Gallery, Ottawa Oct-Nov, 2005 The Reflective Spirit - Cumberland Gallery, Orleans, Nov.-Dec. ,2007 Empowered Women- Moving Forward, Judith Moore Gallery, Merrickville, 2008 Group Exhibits Almonte, Ann Arbour, Mich., Detroit, Kingston, Merrickville, Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa Vancouver, Wakefield, Westport, & Windsor. Annual: Merrickville Artists' Guild. Special Exhibits In Praise of Women's Bodies - World Conference on Breast Cancer, at the National Congress Centre, Ottawa July 1999 Divinia et Famina III: Sacred Domesticity - Ottawa University, May 2000. The Mayor's Sweet Heart Lunch for the Arts, Canadian Museum of Nature 2002 Vagina Monologues (set design). Brockville Arts Centre, Brockville 2003 Drawing 2005. 6th Annual Juried Exhibition, John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto 2005 On and Off the Wall. Juror & Exhibitor, Britannia Gallery, Ottawa April 2005 Regeneration - Juried Exhibition, John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto April 2006 3rd Annual "The Print Show" John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto June 2006 Women's Art Festival, Kingston, August 2006, 2007 5th Annual "The Print Show" John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto 2008 Publications Queen's Quarterly, Queens University, Kingston. Fall 2001; Winter 2003; Fall 2004 Current Galleries Michalange Gallery, Montreal; Ottawa Art Rental, Ottawa; Judith Moore Gallery, Merrickville Teaching Experience: has instructed classes in colour, drawing, and other forms of artistic creative expression through art colleges, art galleries, and private workshops. Regularly conducts week-end workshops exploring various aspects of creativity. Also provided specialized workshops for corporations and government managers to stimulate creativity and re-invigorate leaders to think "out of the box." I Artist's Statement " There is a parallel to what happens in my life and in my artwork. The canvases and drawings are a visual journal. As a woman artist observing the changes within my own body, mind, and spirit, I have a reasonable knowledge and insight into the changes that other women feel. I am committed to creating images expressing the external and internal changes within myself and to reflect on the evolving identity of women." Last update February 25, 2010 back to top of page