Robert Maloney

Robert Maloney is an Associate Professor and Program Area Chair in the Illustration department at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), where he also earned his BFA and MFA. He is based in Boston, MA, and actively contributes to the local and national art scene through exhibitions, public art projects, and professional affiliations.

• Institution: Massachusetts College of Art and Design
• Role: Associate Professor, Illustration
• Leadership: Program Area Chair, Illustration
• Education: MFA and BFA from MassArt

Robert Maloney’s research and artistic practice focus on the intersection of urban landscape, memory, and material degradation. His work explores how forgotten histories manifest through architectural remnants, using mixed media techniques such as woodblock printing, plaster casting, digital projections, and constructed installations. He investigates the tension between construction and demolition, revealing the scaffolding and footprints of what once existed.

His creative output spans printmaking, installation, public art, and design. He combines found textures, screen-printed patterns, and three-dimensional forms to evoke the accumulation and erosion of time. His themes resonate with contemporary discourses on urban change, cultural memory, and materiality.

While no formal list of publications is available, Maloney’s artistic projects demonstrate a consistent engagement with public and gallery-based art. His work has appeared in Creative Quarterly Magazine, Cloth Paper Scissors Magazine, Art Revolution (North Light Books), and Artscope Magazine, reflecting a strong presence in the contemporary mixed media and printmaking communities.

Notable recognitions include:

• 2022 Mass Cultural Council Fellowship in Printmaking
• Honorable Mention, Attleboro Arts Museum Monotype/Monoprint Juried Exhibition

Maloney has received grant support and recognition through competitive fellowships and has participated in public art initiatives such as Illuminus Boston and the Haffenreffer Brewery chimney restoration. His work is held in collections including Wellington Management, Liberty Mutual, and the Slone Epidemiology Center. He is affiliated with the Fort Point Arts Community, Kingston Gallery, and 13 Forest Gallery, indicating active engagement with artist-run and professional art spaces.

He maintains a studio practice that integrates teaching, public commissions, and gallery exhibitions, contributing to both academic and public understanding of contemporary art and urban history.