Robyn Waffle is an award-winning artist and rug designer based in Toronto, Canada. Experimenting with a rainbow array of mediums, Robyn weaves together unique material combinations to create colourful artwork that celebrates the ancient craft of rug making and the authentic joy of personal expression.

A passionate advocate for traditional rug artistry, Robyn Waffle’s bold distinctive style celebrates her admiration for contemporary textile design, travel, architecture and interior spaces. With over a decade of professional experience as a multidisciplinary artist, Robyn has recently launched her latest rug collection titled "Neutral Curves." Her new signature series features hand-knotted 8’x10’ rugs that have been meticulously crafted in Nepal. Utilizing a blend of wool, silk, mohair, and nettle fibres; each piece is characterized by curved corners, innovative material combinations, and rich colour palettes.

The "Neutral Curves" collection is currently on display at R:GALLERY, located within Toronto's new R:DESIGN showroom in the Castlefield Design District. The rugs are available for purchase through R:DESIGN.

Robyn's creative career commenced in 2006 with a showcase of larger-than-life fashion illustrations in a downtown Toronto gallery. She spent several years as a painter and freelance illustrator in Canada’s graffiti art scene, creating detailed artworks on a grand scale. In 2011, Robyn transitioned into the specialized field of rug design, when she was offered the role of Creative Director at Modallion by Reznick Carpets. During her tenure at Modallion, Robyn applied her bold illustrative style to the art of rug design and introduced two distinctive rug collections at the Interior Design Show.

Over the years Robyn has successfully cultivated a diverse career in marketing, creative direction, art consulting, and rug design. Some of her most notable collaborations include working with her life partner Yvan Semenowycz, origami master Robert J. Lang, European rug giant Jan Kath Design, and SLASH from Guns N' Roses.

In 2024, Robyn's professional path came full circle when she re-united with Reznick Carpets to brand and direct the launch of R:DESIGN, a new cutting-edge rug and carpet showroom located in Toronto's Castlefield Design District. R:DESIGN launched their new 6000 sq.ft. showroom, in September 2024, with the unveiling of Robyn’s latest rug collection: "Neutral Curves.” >> Highlights From R:DESIGN’S Showroom Opening <<

Robyn’s latest series of artwork will be on display at The Artist Project in Toronto from May 8th-11th, 2025. A true labour of love, self-reflection, and experimentation, Robyn’s series features a variety of mixed media pieces, ranging from tiny watercolour collages to expansive multilayered abstracts, composed of wood, textiles and plexiglass.

Robyn splits her workweek between the R:DESIGN showroom and her beautiful home studio, #skypodstudio, located on the waterfront in Mimico, Toronto. With an infinite water view as her daily inspiration, Robyn resides in the sky with her husband, Yvan, their two-year-old son, Lev, and their beloved kitty-cats, Poutie and Scrumps.

— EXHIBITIONS —

Neutral Curves - R:GALLERY - Toronto 2024

Hypnotic Hush Collection - BDNY 2022 (with PI FINE ART) - New York City 2022

Future Nature Collection - IDS 2022 (with PI FINE ART) - Toronto 2022

Outside Looking In. - The Artist Project - Toronto 2020

The Luna Collection - BDNY 2019 (with PI FINE ART) - New York City 2019

Baked Jewel Tones Exhibit - BDWest 2019 (with PI FINE ART) - Los Angeles 2019

Canada 150 Celebration - Two Pom Mosaic™ Installations - Heritage Properties - Toronto 2018

Woven Space - First Pom Mosaic™ Installation - Come Up to My Room - Gladstone Hotel - Toronto 2017

Elevation Window Display - Toronto Design Offsite Festival - Toronto - 2017

Arctic Sea Ice Installation - In Collaboration with Dystil - Interior Design Show - Toronto - 2015

Emery Street Records Launch Party - Farnham Quebec - 2014

Crease Pattern Window Display - Toronto Design Offsite Festival - 2014

Crease Patterns Collection - Interior Design Show - Toronto - 2014

Rug Stance Solo Show - Colourfield Gallery - Toronto - 2013

Accordion Collection - Interior Design Show - Toronto - 2013

Across the Line Collection - Interior Design Show - Toronto - 2012

Together Is Amazing - SHAW Cable Commercial - Vancouver BC - 2010

Spring Fever Solo Show - The Whip Gallery - Vancouver BC - 2010

Tidal Rising Solo Show - Anza Club - Vancouver BC - 2009

OZ Group Show - Anza Club - Vancouver BC - 2008

SLAW Solo Show - Charlie's Gallery - Toronto - 2008

Fashion Phantom Solo Show - Well & Good Gallery - Toronto - 2006

— EDUCATION —

Bachelor of Design & Communications - Ryerson University, Toronto CA

Marketing Major - Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne AUS

Abstract Painting - Lanagara College, Vancouver CA

— AWARDS —

Best Of BDWEST - 2019 - With PI FINE ART - Best New Wallcovering

BEST MODERN DESIGN - 2016 - The Carpet Design Awards - DOMOTEX (Hossein Rezvani entered one of Robyn Waffle’s original rug designs which won for Best Modern Design in 2016)

Design Lines Loves Award - 2015 - With Totem Design Co. - Lynx Crest Tapestry

Herman Miller Juror's Choice Award - 2013 - With Fugitive Glue - Rug Collection

Design Lines Loves Award - 2013 - With Modallion - The Gaga Rug

Exchange Abroad Award - Ryerson University 2004

Summa Cum Laude Scholarship - Ryerson University 2001