Magical realism, beauty and love of color, Robyn Thompson Duong’s work evokes pride in black culture and the spirit of femininity. Drawing inspiration from art history, Robyn’s work deals with challenging the societal perceptions and stereotypes of Black femininity and beauty by depicting women of color as Mother Goddess, grand, graceful, and beautiful. Thompson Duong’s work seeks to reappropriate the Black female image and what it means to be a woman of color.

Primarily a figurative artist, Robyn Thompson Duong works in acrylics and graphite. As a black woman raised in the suburbs of Boston and often being the only person of color growing up, Thompson Duong knows the importance of representation and seeing one’s self in the images and people around you, hence her work depicting women of color as the main subjects of her paintings. Thompson Duong Studied visual art at Syracuse University earning a BFA in 2002. She later went on to earn an MEd from Lesley University. Combining her passion for art with her love of teaching, Thompson Duong has been an art teacher in both private and public institutions. Robyn Thompson Duong was named the Museum of Fine Arts Emerging Artist Fellow for 2020.

Robyn Thompson Duong sells original artworks, prints on paper and canvas, and takes commissions throughout the year. She also offers private and small group art lessons and experiences.