Robin Ragin
About the Artist
In 1995, Robin Ragin began working in the studio with artist David McManaway. McManaway was renowned for his use of assemblage and his ability to breathe new life into discarded objects. Ragin and McManaway worked together up until his passing in 2010. In honor of his memory and the bond that they formed while working together in the studio, Ragin continues to present her own unique interpretations in assemblage works, all of which have been created since McManaway’s passing. Her intent is to explore the profound influence that objects can have on us and challenge our perceptions of value and obscurity. These objects are immediately whimsical, mischievous and a true testament to what it means to have a mentor.
Robin Ragin is currently based in Dallas and has practiced art for the majority of her life. Ragin studied fine art at Harford College, Baltimore, MD, Richland College, Dallas, TX and the University of MD College Park, MD. She also studied interior design at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA. Since it’s inception in 1994, Ragin has exhibited in the annual Membership exhibitions held at the McKinney Avenue Contemporary. In 2009, Ragin participated in the group exhibition Art For The Bridge at the Women’s Museum in Dallas. She has been featured in juried exhibitions at the Fort Worth Art Center, The Small Gallery, Valley House Gallery, 500X Gallery and RO2 Art. Her work has been exhibited at the DAF since 2013. Her first solo exhibition, “Robin Ragin: Homage To A Mentor” was on exhibit at the McKinney Avenue Contemporary in Dallas through June 29, 2013. For more information, please visit the artist’s website: www.robinragin.com |