Bryan Robertson lives in the mountains of Northern Arizona between Phoenix and the Grand Canyon. As a professional educator, he teaches various college-level visual arts courses and, as department chair, works with a diverse group of students and teachers. Robertson’s visual art explores an ongoing sense of cultural dislocation in a digital world. Robertson has been in international shows in New Jersey, New York, Bulgaria, and Korea, and featured in publications such as Politics in Collage and New Media Today. Recent exhibitions include the Long Island Museum of Contemporary Art and the CiCA Museum.

2016

MFA with Distinction, Painting and Drawing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

2012

BFA magna cum laude, Painting and Drawing, University of Missouri St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

2011

AFA, St. Louis Community College/Florissant Valley, Ferguson, MO

2022

Cacophony, Czong Institute for Contemporary Art (CICA Museum), Seoul, South Korea (international juried exhibition).

2021

Cacophony, World of Co. (online), Sofia, Bulgaria (invited by World of Co. upon completion of international artist residency).

2018

Body Politic, The Gallery at University City Library, St. Louis, MO (juried by Buzz Spector, professor, Washington University).

Propaganda Posters, Window Gallery (St. Louis Artists’ Guild), St. Louis, MO (invited by Kathryn Nahorski, Executive Director, St. Louis Artists’ Guild).

2017

The Altar of Commerce, The Cathy Gregory Gallery, St. Louis, MO (curated by Gregory Gobberdiel, Director, Shaw Art Fair, owner, Cathy Gregory Gallery).

Superpower, The Parish Gallery, St. Louis, MO (national juried exhibition, juried by Jill McGuire, former Executive Director, RAC St. Louis; Ben Kiel, instructor, Washington University; and Jordan McGirk, artist).

2016

Inverted Utopia, The Parc Condominiums, Seattle, WA (juried exhibition).

2023

Residual Sites, James May Gallery, Milwaukee, WI (curated by Kendra Bulgrin, Artsy, online)

The Elastic Mind, Broward College South Campus Art Gallery, Fort Lauderdale, FL (international juried exhibition curated by Kohl King).

2022

STOP! Motion RE:moved, FOUND:RE Contemporary, Phoenix, AZ (curated by Jordan Zurn).

Politics in Collage, The Domino, New Orleans, LA (curated by G.E. Vogt).

Our Neighborhood, A.D. Gallery at University North Carolina Pembroke, Pembroke, NC (international juried exhibition, juried by Hartmut Austen, professor Boston College).

NFT Display, Museumio, Mission Viejo, CA (international juried collection).

Abstract Mind, Czong Institute for Contemporary Art (CICA Museum), Gimpo, South Korea (international juried exhibition)

2021

MoCA L.I.ghts, Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island, Patchogue, NY (pop-up exhibition, invited by Wavelength Projects)

Absolute Abstraction, Studio Montclair, Montclair, NJ (national juried exhibition, juried by Onnie Strother, Nette Thomas, Bisa Washington, and Warren Murray curators of Studio Montclair)

Pandemic Projections, Gardenship Art hosted by Wavelength, Kearny, NJ (international juried exhibition, juried by Gianluca Bianchino and Jeanne Brasile).

2019

Art and Design Faculty Exhibition, Lindenwood University, The Boyle Family Gallery, St. Charles, MO.

Visual Art Faculty Exhibition, Yavapai College, Yavapai College Performing Arts Center, Prescott, AZ.

Grand Opening Exhibition, NYA gallery, New York, NY (national juried exhibition).

State of the Union, Pool Arts Center, Drury University, Springfield, MO (national juried exhibition, juried by Jonathan Thomas, Manager of National and International Advancement, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C.)

Urban, St. Charles Community College, Cottleville, MO (curated by Brian D. Smith, professor, St. Charles Community College).

2018

Open Source, Los Angeles Center for Digital Art (LACDA), Los Angeles, CA (invited by Rex Bruce, Director, LACDA).

The Hidden, Confluence Gallery and Art Center, Twisp, WA (national juried exhibition).

People’s Choice Salon Show, Greenpoint Gallery, New York, NY (juried exhibition).

2017

Light and Shadow, Kemper Center for the Arts, William Woods University, Fulton, MO (national juried exhibition, juried by Thom Whalen, professor, Lincoln Land Community College).

Predictions and Perceptions, The Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, Palmer Lake, CO (national juried exhibition, juried by Dr. Michael Maddox, Director, Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts).

Luck of the Draw, The Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, MO (national juried exhibition, juried by Grant Hargate, professor, Lindenwood University).

The Chocolate and Art Show, The B Complex Gallery, Atlanta, GA (juried exhibition).

2016

Two-Person Exhibition, MFA Thesis Exhibition, Sand Point Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (with painter Heather Nibert).

Serendipity, Soulard Art Gallery, St. Louis, MO (juried exhibition).

Americana, Tsuga Fine Arts, Bothell, WA (juried by Kathy Collins, artist) (catalogue).

33 July, The Old Orchard Gallery, St. Louis, MO (juried exhibition).

Inspiración Del Peru, Metropolist, Seattle, WA (invited by Samantha Zwicker, Executive Director, Hoja Nueva).

MFA + MDes Thesis Exhibition, The Henry Art Gallery, Seattle, WA (catalogue).

2015

Shedding and Shredding Exhibit, The Jacob Lawrence Gallery, Seattle, WA (curated by Scott Lawrimore, curator, 2019 Honolulu Biennial).

2012

eARThworks Show, The St. Louis Regional Arts Commission, St. Louis, MO (curated by Margaret Hermes, writer).

2011

Estranged, Koken Art Factory, Saint Louis, MO.

Escape, The St. Louis Regional Arts Commission, St. Louis, MO.

2010

Ann Metzger National Biennial Exhibition, St. Louis Artists’ Guild, St. Louis, MO (national juried exhibition, juried by Sabina Ott, artist and professor, Columbia College, Chicago (catalogue).

Creative Spirits II, Gallery Visio, University of Missouri - St. Louis, St. Louis, MO (curated by Mario Carlos, artist).

2023

Kim Leejin, “Brave New World, New Media Art 2023,” CICA Press, Gimpo, Korea, February 1st.

2022

G.E. Vogt, “Politics in Collage”, Kolaj Institute and Kasini House, New Orleans, LA July 8.

“June 2022 Artist Interview,” NYC Phoenix Collective, New York, NY, June 1.

2021

Michael Grady, “Seven College Programs Making a Positive Impact on the Community,” YC360, Prescott, AZ, April 1.

2020

Arizona Philharmonic 2021 Season Cover Art, Arizona Philharmonic Print and Online, Prescott, AZ, April 23.

2019

Bryan Hollerbach, “Bryan Robertson: Body Politic,” Ladue News, St. Louis, MO, March 1.

2018

Paul Langdon, “Bryan Robertson’s Body Politic at The U City Public Library,” HEC-TV (Higher Education Channel), St. Louis, MO, December 7, 2018.

Danielle Mae Franklin, “U City Library Gallery to Feature local artist Bryan Robertson,” The Missouri Times, Clayton, MO, November 30, 2018.

Robin Shivley, “Artful Considerations,” Ferguson Times, Ferguson, MO, November 9, 2018. 21.

“The Switch,” 3Elements Literary Review, no. 18 Spring 2018, Chicago, IL, April 1, 2018. 64.

Bryan Hollerbach, “Art & Soul: Bryan Robertson,” Ladue News, St. Louis, MO, March 1, 2018. 101.

Yael Evan, “Superpower & Altar of Commerce,” All the Art (the Visual Arts Quarterly of St. Louis) Spring 2018, St. Louis, MO, March 1, 2018. 1-2.

2017

Evie Hemphill, “Altar of Commerce’ probes consequences of globalization,” UMSL Daily, St. Louis, MO, July 15, 2017.

2016

Studio Visit (Volume 34), Steven T. Zevitas, editor. (Korea: The Open Studios Press):166-167. (international juried publication, juried by Mike Lash, former Director of Public Art, Chicago).

2021

Politics in Collage Residency (virtual), Kolaj Institute, New Orleans, LA (international juried residency)

World of Co. Artist Residency (virtual), World of Co., Sofia, Bulgaria (international juried residency)

Professional Growth Award, Yavapai College, Prescott, AZ (research grant to explore digital imaging techniques)

2020

Innovation Grant in Online Course Design, Yavapai College, Prescott, AZ (course development grant created OER online materials for Drawing I,II, and 2-D Design)

2019

Regional Arts Commission Artist Support Grant, St. Louis, MO. (grant used to develop digital techniques and explore printing options for Time 100 body of work)

Professional Growth Award, Yavapai College, Prescott, AZ (travel grant)

2016

Parnassus Graduating with Excellence Award, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. (donor funded and juried grant for top student in graduating MFA class)

Puget Sound Group Northwest Artists’ Scholarship Grant, Kirkland, WA.

Vermont Studio Center Artists’ Grant, Johnson, VT. (received grant to attend but was hired and began teaching at Jefferson College during my scheduled residency)

Jacob Lawrence Graduate Recognition (painting), University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

2014–16

Graduate Fellowship in Painting and Drawing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

2013

Project Grant in Research and Development, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO (Provisional Patent Awarded: December 2013).

2024

“AI In the Studio Art Classroom.” session chair, College Art Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL February 17.

2023

“Synesthesia in the Foundations Classroom,” What Sound Does This Color Make? FATE Conference, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Denver, CO, April 14.

“Time and Space: E-Residencies Offer Flexible Opportunities,” Rebooting Creative Practice: Artist Residencies and Cross-Discipline, FATE Conference, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Denver, CO, April 14 .

2022

“Cacophony,” Studio Art > Cut, Paste, Stitch, and Seam: Exploring Contemporary Collage, SECAC Conference, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD, October 29.

“The Internet’s Cacophonous Dialectic,” New Media Conference, Czong Institute for Contemporary Art (CICA Museum), Seoul, South Korea, June 11.

2021

Lecture, “Cacophony,” World of Co (Instagram Live), Sofia, Bulgaria, November 18.

“Visual Art Department Growth and Highlights,” District Governing Board Monthly Meeting, Yavapai College District Governing Board, Prescott, AZ, October 19.

2020

Lecture/Presentation, “Still-Life,” Prescott Public Library, Prescott, AZ, March 7.

2019

“Tempera Emulsions in Early Modern Italian Painting,” Alternative Understandings of Works of the Italian Renaissance, SECAC Conference, Chattanooga, TN, October 18.

“Superpower,” Creative Cartographies, New Media Caucus Symposium, Penny W. Stamps School of Art, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, September 21.

Workshop, “How To Make Your Own Water Mixable Oil Paint,” Foundations in Art: Theory and Education Biennial Conference (FATE), Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH, April 5.

“Egg Tempera, Modern Surfactants, and Painting the Mixed Technique with Water-Soluable Oils,” Early Modern Craftsmanship and Contemporary Techniques, College Art Association Annual Conference, New York, NY, February 14.

2018

Lecture, “The Internet and the Surrealist Dialectic,” University City Library, University City, MO, December 7.

Lecture/Presentation, “Still-Life,” Brentwood Public Library, Brentwood, MO, November 14.

Lecture/Presentation, “Still-Life,” Ferguson Public Library, Ferguson, MO, November 9.

“Superpower: A Transnational Government with a Totalizing Vision,” Poster Session, College Art Association Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA, February 21-24.

2017

Lecture/Presentation, Gallery Talk, The Parish Gallery, St. Louis, MO, December 15.

Lecture/Presentation, Gallery Talk, The Cathy Gregory Gallery, St. Louis, MO, August 19.

2016

Lecture/Presentation, Gallery Talk, The Henry Art Gallery, Seattle, WA, June 1.

2023

James Hutson, Jason Lively, Bryan Robertson, Peter Cotroneo, and Martin Lang, “Creative Convergence, The AI Renaissance in Art and Design,” Springer Nature, Berlin Germany, September 1.

Bryan Robertson and James Hutson, “A Matter of Perspective: A Case Study in the Use of AI-Generative Art in the Drawing Classroom,” The International Journal of New Media, Technology and the Arts, Volume 18 Issue 1, August 4.

Bryan Robertson and James Hutson, “Exploring the Educational Potential of AI Generative Art in 3D Design Fundamentals,” Global Journal of Human and Social Sciences, Volume 23 Issue 2, Framingham MA, May 1.

2019

“Ann Metzger National Biennial Exhibition,” All the Art (the Visual Arts Quarterly of St. Louis) Summer 2019, St. Louis, MO, June 1, 2019. 1-2.

2022—

Professor of Art, Yavapai College, Prescott, AZ

2021—

Visual Art Department Chair, Yavapai College, Prescott, AZ

2019-21

Associate Professor of 2-D Visual Art, Yavapai College, Prescott, AZ

2018—

Adjunct Faculty, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO

2016–19

Adjunct Faculty, Jefferson College, Hillsboro, MO

2016–19

Painting Instructor, St. Louis Artists’ Guild, St. Louis, MO

2015–16

Teaching Fellowship, University of Washington, Seattle, WA