Featured Artist & Exhibits

Charleston Artist Guild Gallery

February 2012 FEATURED ARTIST - Robin Cruz McGee

The Charleston Artist Guild announces Robin Cruz McGee as the featured artist for the month of February. An opening reception is planned for Friday, February 3rd, 6pm to 8pm. His show features work in graphite and mixed media.

Robin says his work revolves around his fascination with natural forces concerning the effects of time, aging, weathering and the natural changes that things go through as the result of just being in the world. I like subjects that might be passed by the casual observer, the hidden gems that are there for anyone that might stop and take the time to look.

Growing up in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in VA and then beachside, FL has had an impact on his art. "I have always had an interest on how nature affects the things we do and build. New structures don't interest me as much as older weathered objects and buildings and the things we find around us that show the effects of time.

Robin received a BFA in Sculpture from Louisiana State University and an MFA in Metals from Cranbrook Academy of Art. I have participated in local, regional and national art shows through the years. He taught Art at the college level for 20 years in the Detroit area before moving to the Charleston area.

Visit the Charleston Artist Guild Gallery located at 160 East Bay street during gallery hours,11am -6pm Sun-Sat, from February 1-February 29 to see Robin's work. Stop in and discover the hidden treasures.