Derek Robertson (artist)

Derek Robertson is a contemporary Scottish artist known for his vibrant and often large-scale paintings and prints that explore themes of popular culture, consumerism, and the everyday. His work frequently incorporates bold colors, geometric shapes, and imagery borrowed from advertising, comics, and digital media.

Robertson studied at the Glasgow School of Art, a significant influence on his artistic style and approach. He is associated with a generation of Glasgow-based artists who emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s, characterized by their engagement with postmodern aesthetics and appropriation techniques.

Robertson's paintings often feature layers of imagery, creating a sense of visual overload that reflects the saturation of information in contemporary society. He employs a variety of techniques, including screenprinting, stenciling, and spray painting, to achieve a dynamic and textured surface.

His work has been exhibited internationally in galleries and museums, and is held in numerous public and private collections. He continues to live and work in Glasgow.