Arteomythologist - Robyn McClendon is a mixed media artist whose signature style expresses mythical storytelling through sumi brush painting, scripting, and symbols. She currently lives and works in the American Southwest.


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Bio
Robyn McClendon is a renowned mixed-media artist, and educator, celebrated for her transformative approach to fine art and creative teaching. With a career spanning over three decades, Robyn has gained national and international recognition for her innovative artwork and her contributions to the art community as a teacher and mentor. Her work resonates deeply with the philosophy of embracing the ordinary and transforming it into something extraordinary, blending elements of the everyday into poignant artistic expressions that inspire and heal.

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Curricular Vitae

                                           


Education

Bachelors of Art, Anthropology, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland

Associates of Art, Graphic Design and Photography, Ivy School of Professional Art, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania




Selected Exhibitions

2025, Creative World, Germany

2024, Creative World, Germany

2016, Galleria San Miguel, Mexico

2013, Gallery Space, Chicago, Illinois, Artists Collective

2012, Gallery Space, Chicago, Illinois, Artists Collective

2011, Book Arts Show, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Libros, Jewelry Exhibition

2010, Museum of Natural History, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jewelry Show

2008, Art Basel, Miami, Florida, Rock the Boat Solo Show

2003, Atelier, New York, New York, Design Show

2002, Jacob Javits, New York, New York, Surtex

2001, Paris, France, Indigo

2001, Jacob Javits, New York, New York, Surtex

2000, UFA Gallery, New York, New York, Fruits of the Spirit Solo Show

1998, Delaplain Visual Arts Center, Frederick, Maryland, Milling Books

1997, Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C., 10th Anniversary Exhibition, Book as Arts

1997, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 20 Years of Print Portfolios

1996, University of Maryland, 10 Year Retrospective, Solo Show

1995, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., Solo Faculty Exhibition

1994, MOMA, Artists Books Retrospective, Group Show

1991, WPA, Washington, D.C., Witness to Dissent Project

1990, Gallery 10, Washington, D.C., International Sculpture Show

1989, Westbeth Gallery, New York, New York, Changing Forces

1988, Pyramid Atlantic, Washington, D.C., A Show of Selected Professional Activities




Selected Professional Activities

2024, Tennessee Arts Academy Professional Teachers Certification, Instructor in Mixed Media Technique

2010 to 2011, President of Professional Business Women for Albuquerque and State Legislative Chair

2004 to 2010, Kennedy Center Women’s Committee

2002 to 2010, UNICEF Artist-Designer

1999 to 2009, Faculty Smithsonian Museum Resident Associates Program

1990 to 2001, Adjunct Professor, Corcoran School of Art, Washington, D.C.

1993 to 2001, Resident Artist, Maryland State Arts Council Grants

1989 to 1996, Faculty Art League, Alexandria, Virginia





Selected Permanent Collections

National Museum for Women in the Arts, Dream (Book)

University of Maryland, Oil Painting on Paper