the studio
The Foundry
Ian works from his studio at the Spratts Works complex, a converted Victorian warehouse housing the AB Fine Art Foundry regarded as one of Europe's leading Fine Art Foundries. Located in a historic area by the Thames, the area offers an insight into the capitals multicultural history, its spaces and places carrying layers of time and use.The studio with its natural light and raw industrial character, plays a key role in shaping his work.
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The studio is open by appointment for curators, collectors and art consultants who wish to view the work.
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For studio visits or to learn more about upcoming exhibitions, please get in touch via the Contact page.
the creative
process
Working from his studio at The Foundry in East London, Robertson develops his practice through observation, reflection and ongoing experimentation. Each painting begins from an encounter with a place or event—whether physically visited or remembered—absorbing it’s ambience and history.
The studio is not only a place of making, but also a space of encounter and discovery. It is where ideas take shape, forms are explored, and the language of painting develops. Often working on multiple pieces at once, allowing a dialogue to emerge between them. This result is a body of work that is cohesive, emotionally resonant, and rooted in an engagement with contemporary life.
This careful and intuitive process defines Robertsons distinctive voice in contemporary painting.
commissioned artwork
Ian welcomes enquiries for commissioned artwork. Whether you are a private collector, interior designer, or curator, he creates bespoke pieces that reflect his distinctive approach while responding to specific spaces, themes or concepts.
Each commission carries the same sensitivity to place, memory and atmosphere that characterises his wider practice.
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Commissions are available in a variety of sizes and mediums, and can be tailored for both residential and public settings. To discuss a potential commission or learn more about the process, please get in touch via the Contact page.