Mary Voytek

Mary Voytek is an Associate Professor at the Bower School of Music & the Arts, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). She has been affiliated with FGCU since 2004 and previously held visiting instructor roles at Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Her work is closely tied to environmental and site-specific sculpture, with a 25-year association with artist Robert Rauschenberg.

Education: MFA from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), BFA from California College of the Arts (CCA).

Research interests include environmental art, sculpture, and site-specific installations, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, with notable shows at the Smithsonian Museum (Washington, DC), the Museum of Contemporary Art (North Miami), and the Hsinchu Museum of Cultural Arts (Taiwan). Public and private collections featuring her work include the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Leo Castelli Gallery, and the Sonesta Hotel (Boston).

Teaching focuses on sculpture techniques, environmental art, and senior projects. Courses include Sculpture I/II, Casting and Mold Making, and Methods and Concepts II.

Labs/Teams: No specific lab mentioned, but her practice involves collaborative site-specific projects often tied to institutional or public spaces.