Robin McGauley - Bio
Robin McGauley is an artist and silversmith living and working in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
Robin fabricates small sculptures and jewellery in silver that symbolize the preciousness of life. At the heart of her work is an interest in the wholesome qualities of smallness. In her practice, Robin uses the miniature scale as a metaphor for the inner life and the space where intimate connection is cultivated and known. Robin draws on memories of tender moments in life to create sculptures that evoke delight and engage the imagination.
She studied silversmithing at Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Vancouver Community College and the Haliburton School of Art and Design. Her academic background, including a Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University, a Master of Divinity from Vancouver School of Theology and a post-graduate certificate in Expressive Arts from Haliburton School of Art and Design, have influenced and enriched her artistic practice, creating a multi-layered approach to artistic expression.
Robin is a former minister in The United Church of Canada. For many years, she was also a faculty member at Haliburton School of Art and Design, where she taught in the Expressive Arts Certificate program. Robin has taught advanced silversmithing courses at The Studio KW School of Metalsmithing and Design.
Robin’s small silver sculptures have been exhibited in juried exhibitions at Homer Watson Gallery and Cambridge Art Galleries. Her piece titled ‘Place for a Picnic’ received an award from the Homer Watson Gallery jurors.
Robin McGauley - CV
b. 1978, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
EDUCATION
2007-2011 - Fleming College, Haliburton School of Art & Design. Haliburton, ON . Ontario College Graduate certificate in Expressive Arts
2000-2004 - Vancouver School of Theology. Vancouver, BC. Master of Divinity
Awarded Cora F. McFarlane Scholarship and Chown Memorial Prize in Divinity for highest achievement in overall Master of Divinity Program
1997-2000 - Queen’s University. Kingston, ON. Bachelor of Arts
Completed first year of post-secondary education at Queen’s International Study Centre, Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex, England (1997-1998)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2002-2003 - NSCAD University. Continuing Education courses in Silversmithing. Halifax, NS
2004-2005 - Vancouver Community College. Continuing Education courses in Silversmithing. Vancouver, BC
2006 - Fleming College, Haliburton School of Art and Design. Metalsmithing Intensive. Haliburton, ON
2025 - 44 Gaukel Mentorship Matchup program, City of Kitchener. Mentored by Sarah Kernohan. Kitchener, ON
EXHIBITIONS
2024
Along the Grand, Homer Watson House & Gallery Annual Juried Show, Kitchener, ON
Belonging, Cambridge Art Galleries Juried Community Art Exhibition, Cambridge, ON
2023
Our Collective Colours, Homer Watson House & Gallery Annual Juried Show, Kitchener, ON
AWARDS
2024
Honourable Mention Award, Homer Watson House & Gallery Annual Juried Exhibition; Along the Grand
ART FAIRS
2025
Globe Studios Show and Sale, Kitchener, ON
TEACHING
2004-2005 - Instructor at The Studio KW - School of Metalsmithing and Design
2012-2023 - Part-time faculty, Fleming College, Haliburton School of Art & Design