Iain Robertson

Autumn Forms - Scottish Abstract art 20th century oil painting red white blue

1997

Iain Robertson was born in Cyprus but grew up in Edinburgh before studying art from 1978–82. In 1993, he worked as Artist In Residence at Grizedale Sculpture Park before relocating to Cornwall where he now lives and works. He has retained studio 7 at Porthmeor Studios in St Ives, since 2007. Previously, Robertson worked in Montgomery Street Studio, Edinburgh, 1991–99. He has exhibited widely with numerous solo shows in the UK and Europe. His work is held in public and private collections in Germany, Denmark, Norway, Scotland, England, the USA and Hong Kong. His work was included in the Art Now Cornwall exhibition at Tate St Ives Spring 2007 and the City Art Centre, Edinburgh, 2007. The recipient of several awards including the Scottish Arts Council, the British Council and the Arts Council, Robertson was the first Scottish recipient of a grant from the Pollock Krasner Foundation, New York, in 1988. Notable exhibitions include Contemporary Abstract Printmaking with other artists such as Rachel Clark, Ian Davenport, Christopher Le Brun, John McLean and Mali Morris at Clifford Chance, Canary Wharf in London (2017); British Abstract, 108 Fine Art, Harrogate (2015); the Kings Place Gallery, London (2012); Art Now Cornwall, Tate St Ives (2007); and at the Galerie Moderne Silkeborg, Denmark (1996–2005). His new works have been exhibited at the Galerie Moderne Silkeborg, Denmark, solo (1995) and the Talbot Rice Gallery, University of Edinburgh, solo (1992). His works are also held in private and public collections including the Standard Life, Lothian Road, Edinburgh; the University of Edinburgh and the City Art Centre, Edinburgh.