Gillian Robertson
- Work
- Biography
This is my approach, by Gillian Robertson
As a photo-storyteller my Intention is always to bring visual poetry into motion using the camera.
I am out to capture life, people, people living life.
To do this I combine two essential ingredients:
1. Using sources of light to amplify ambiance, features, and colour.
2. Fostering an authentic relationship to build trust.
My priority props are three-fold: Subject | Light | Colour. My photography must speak on many levels, not least through the language of colour – such a subtle yet important indicator of cultural nuances.
None of this would happen without the trinity of Relationship | Trust | Compassion. It’s all in the relationship ignited between the photographer and subject.
I constantly hone the ability to work this double trio looking for the signature photograph that personifies the culture of Culture – in diaspora, community, the individual.
Likewise, I am also constantly in practise to refine the skilled, compassion-full, creative knack required to get it all lined up for the second it takes to activate the shutter.
This is when I bring visual poetry into motion in partnership with my camera – capturing the culture of Culture.
As a photo-storyteller my Intention is always to bring visual poetry into motion using the camera.
I am out to capture life, people, people living life.
To do this I combine two essential ingredients:
1. Using sources of light to amplify ambiance, features, and colour.
2. Fostering an authentic relationship to build trust.
My priority props are three-fold: Subject | Light | Colour. My photography must speak on many levels, not least through the language of colour – such a subtle yet important indicator of cultural nuances.
None of this would happen without the trinity of Relationship | Trust | Compassion. It’s all in the relationship ignited between the photographer and subject.
I constantly hone the ability to work this double trio looking for the signature photograph that personifies the culture of Culture – in diaspora, community, the individual.
Likewise, I am also constantly in practise to refine the skilled, compassion-full, creative knack required to get it all lined up for the second it takes to activate the shutter.
This is when I bring visual poetry into motion in partnership with my camera – capturing the culture of Culture.
CV - Gillian Robertson
2023 - to present, Ras Al Khaimah
Design Gallery
Founding Resident Artist, Photography Ambassador, Curator
Designs and leads workshops. Curates and participates in exhibitions. Actively promotes the arts’ scene in the Emirate.
2016 - present, Ras Al-Khaimah and Edinburgh
GMR Studio · Founder; Award-Winning Photographer & Educator
Portrait, Travel & Cultural Photo Storyteller. Keynote Speaker. Panelist. Workshop Leader.
2011 - 2015, Edinburgh
Portside Merchandising
Founder and Manager
Official merchandise management
2005 - 2011, United Kingdom
Bill Bailey Merchandising Ltd
Co-founder and General Manager
Official merchandise management
1987 - 2007, United Kingdom
Propstyle · Founder and Manager
Styling and Creative Production for Studio & Location Photography.
COMMISSIONS
2019 - 2021, GCC and UK
British Council
The Place I Call Home
A touring lens-based exhibition exploring the notion of home between Arabic and UK diaspora. Gillian’s series of story-telling portraits toured the six Gulf CC Counties and UK delivering significant educational resources and workshops along the way.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDS
2024 RAK Arts Festival- Down Pour, Klong Toei, Bangkok 2022
2024 Design Gallery RAK -The Woman of Ras Al Khaimah 2023 RSA - 8th Station, Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem 2022
2023 Design Gallery RAK - Life in RAK
2023 Bangkok with Steve McCurry: Life in Klong 12 Hok Wa
2020 to 2019 Awards: British Council: The Place I Call Home 2019 First Prize RAK Arts Festival 'Hope' Ras Al Khaimah 2018 2018 RAK Fine Arts Festival ‘Monk’ Kathmandu, Nepal 2017 2017 RAK Fine Arts Festival - ‘Tattoo, Evie’s Choice’ 2015
EDUCATION
1983-1986, Edinburgh
Napier University, Higher Diploma in Photography 1983-1986
2023 - to present, Ras Al Khaimah
Design Gallery
Founding Resident Artist, Photography Ambassador, Curator
Designs and leads workshops. Curates and participates in exhibitions. Actively promotes the arts’ scene in the Emirate.
2016 - present, Ras Al-Khaimah and Edinburgh
GMR Studio · Founder; Award-Winning Photographer & Educator
Portrait, Travel & Cultural Photo Storyteller. Keynote Speaker. Panelist. Workshop Leader.
2011 - 2015, Edinburgh
Portside Merchandising
Founder and Manager
Official merchandise management
2005 - 2011, United Kingdom
Bill Bailey Merchandising Ltd
Co-founder and General Manager
Official merchandise management
1987 - 2007, United Kingdom
Propstyle · Founder and Manager
Styling and Creative Production for Studio & Location Photography.
COMMISSIONS
2019 - 2021, GCC and UK
British Council
The Place I Call Home
A touring lens-based exhibition exploring the notion of home between Arabic and UK diaspora. Gillian’s series of story-telling portraits toured the six Gulf CC Counties and UK delivering significant educational resources and workshops along the way.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDS
2024 RAK Arts Festival- Down Pour, Klong Toei, Bangkok 2022
2024 Design Gallery RAK -The Woman of Ras Al Khaimah 2023 RSA - 8th Station, Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem 2022
2023 Design Gallery RAK - Life in RAK
2023 Bangkok with Steve McCurry: Life in Klong 12 Hok Wa
2020 to 2019 Awards: British Council: The Place I Call Home 2019 First Prize RAK Arts Festival 'Hope' Ras Al Khaimah 2018 2018 RAK Fine Arts Festival ‘Monk’ Kathmandu, Nepal 2017 2017 RAK Fine Arts Festival - ‘Tattoo, Evie’s Choice’ 2015
EDUCATION
1983-1986, Edinburgh
Napier University, Higher Diploma in Photography 1983-1986
- Gillian Robertson
- 8th Station, Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem 2022
- Photography
- Gillian Robertson
- Platform 6, Hua Lampong Railway, Bangkok 2023
- Photography
- Gillian Robertson
- Down Pour, Klong Toei Market, Bangkok 2023
- Gillian Robertson
- Serenity, Bait Al Sheta, Ras Al Khaimah 2023
- Photography
- Gillian Robertson
- Al Kerayya, Bait Al Sheta, Ras Al Khaimah 2023
- Photography
- Gillian Robertson
- Waiting, Bait Al Sheta, Ras Al Khaimah 2023
- Photography
- Gillian Robertson
- Celebration of Age Festival, Hanoi, Vietman 2024
- Photography
- Gillian Robertson
- Hanoi, Vietman 2024
- Photography
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