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Iain Robertson Abstract Paintings

Scottish, b. 1955

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.

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Artist: Iain Robertson
Autumn Forms - Scottish Abstract art 20th century oil painting red white blue
By Iain Robertson
Located in Hagley, England
This striking Abstract oil painting is by Scottish artist Iain Robertson. It was painted in 1997 just before he moved to Cornwall. The painting is a riot of red, white and blue with heavy impasto which works beautifully. Signed and inscribed with title and dated 1997 verso. Provenance. Scottish estate. Condition. Oil on canvas, image size 24 inches by 18 inches and in good condition. Housed in a white surround frame, 26 inches by 20 inches framed and in good condition. Iain Robertson (b. 1955) was born in Cyprus but grew up in Edinburgh before studying art, 1978-1982. 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, 1991-1999. 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, USA and Hong Kong. His work was included in the ‘Art Now Cornwall’ exhibition at TATE St Ives Spring 2007 and at the City Art Centre, Edinburgh, 2007. The recipient of a number of awards including Scottish Arts Council, British Council and Arts Council, Robertson was the first Scottish recipient of the Pollock Krasner Foundation, New York, in 1988. Notable exhibitions include, Contemporary Abstract Printmaking, Artists- Rachel Clark, Ian Davenport, Christopher Le Brun, John McLean, Mali Morris...
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20th Century Abstract Iain Robertson Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Sunset - Scottish Abstract Expressionist contemporary art oil painting Cornwall
By Iain Robertson
Located in Hagley, England
This striking Abstract Expressionist oil painting is by noted Scottish artist Iain Robertson. Entitled Sunset verso, it was painted in 2006 after Robertson had moved to Cornwall to live and work. It is a superb example of Robertson's use of symbols in art and the bold use of orange with heavy impasto against the blue and white is fantastic. A really strong Abstract Expressionist art work by a sought after Scottish artist. Signed inscribed Sunset and dated 2006 verso. Provenance. Cornish estate. Condition. Oil on Canvas, 30 inches by 24 inches and in good condition. Frame. Housed in a white surround frame, 32 inches by 26 inches and in good condition. Iain Robertson (b. 1955) was born in Cyprus but grew up in Edinburgh before studying art, 1978-1982. 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, 1991-1999. 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, USA and Hong Kong. His work was included in the ‘Art Now Cornwall’ exhibition at TATE St Ives Spring 2007 and at the City Art Centre, Edinburgh, 2007. The recipient of a number of awards including Scottish Arts Council, British Council and Arts Council, Robertson was the first Scottish recipient of the Pollock Krasner Foundation, New York, in 1988. Notable exhibitions include, Contemporary Abstract Printmaking, Artists- Rachel Clark, Ian Davenport, Christopher Le Brun, John McLean, Mali Morris...
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