Robin Baker

Artist Bio

Robin Baker is a multi- media artist and art instructor, working in oils, encaustics, watercolours, pastels, and pen & ink. Abstract works and the human figure remain her special interests. During 2020 / 2021 through Zoom she taught Art history to the artists in the art studio program for Family Service Ottawa.

Education
1968-1973 Centre for Creative Studies, Detroit, Michigan affiliated college with Wayne State University
2011- Queens University- Artist Educator Foundations Course, Kingston ON.
Solo Exhibitions 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-Nov, 2003
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
Journey To Empowerment- Atrium Gallery,Ottawa Feb/march -2010
Artists Journey- On line travel exhibit –www.robinbakeratist.com- 2012
Zen Revisited – Richelieu Vanier Center –Ottawa 2015
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 Juried Exhibition, John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto2005
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, 6th, 7th Annual “The Print Show” John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto 2008- 2010
Artists Market – Home Show – Merrickville –October 2017

Publications

Queen’s Quarterly, Queens University, Kingston. Fall 2001; Winter 2003-04

Artist Statement

The meaning behind images is important to me. Drawing plays a large role in finding meaning. It continues with paintings using colour, brushwork , engaged energy, , movement, commitment to the idea, and importantly the presence of symbolism .All are required to help my search for what is below the surface image.