Robin MacDonald-Foley
Artist Statement:
I’m a multi-faceted artist with a passion for landscape themes in real and abstracted forms. After ten years of maintaining a studio, in 2004 I began working directly in nature—a haven of creative ideas ensued. Empowered by our ever-changing environment, my photography and sculptural work has been influenced by islands and coastal regions, places I’ve known since childhood. Documenting close and distal views, a myriad of colors, texture, and shapes, informs the way I process my art while recording time and being present in the moment.
I’m a multi-faceted artist with a passion for landscape themes in real and abstracted forms. After ten years of maintaining a studio, in 2004 I began working directly in nature—a haven of creative ideas ensued. Empowered by our ever-changing environment, my photography and sculptural work has been influenced by islands and coastal regions, places I’ve known since childhood. Documenting close and distal views, a myriad of colors, texture, and shapes, informs the way I process my art while recording time and being present in the moment.
Artist Bio:
A Quincy, Massachusetts native, Robin MacDonald-Foley received her BFA from the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University, where she developed her creative expression in a wide variety of mediums, including painting and the traditional art of stone carving. Her work has been included in many exhibitions both locally and nationally, and has been widely published in healing arts materials, educational textbooks, and sports magazines. Prior to her fine arts pursuits, Robin held a career in design and graphics. She currently teaches art in Mission Hill and is a recipient of the Mission Hill Fenway Trust Grant for art workshops. In 2019 she was awarded a Boston Harbor Islands Artist in Residence position, inspiring her work specific to islands and climate change. An avid bicyclist, Robin loves exploring the less traveled roads that inspire her art and writing.
A Quincy, Massachusetts native, Robin MacDonald-Foley received her BFA from the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University, where she developed her creative expression in a wide variety of mediums, including painting and the traditional art of stone carving. Her work has been included in many exhibitions both locally and nationally, and has been widely published in healing arts materials, educational textbooks, and sports magazines. Prior to her fine arts pursuits, Robin held a career in design and graphics. She currently teaches art in Mission Hill and is a recipient of the Mission Hill Fenway Trust Grant for art workshops. In 2019 she was awarded a Boston Harbor Islands Artist in Residence position, inspiring her work specific to islands and climate change. An avid bicyclist, Robin loves exploring the less traveled roads that inspire her art and writing.
