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Stuart Robertson

Born 1969, Auckland, New Zealand

Contemporary artist and humanitarian Stuart Robertson melds photography, film, digital media, symbolism, hand blown glass and neon with his background in design and fabrication to create works that speak profoundly to the viewer causing us to confront our own preconceptions and gracefully recognise our similarities in the human condition.

Creating a global conversation and ripple effect, he draws on the phenomenal power of modern social networks and instant borderless communication that dissolves prejudice and makes mankind more connected than at any other time in history.

The artists practice has developed and been refined over 30 years. His artworks now hang in many private established collections throughout New Zealand and the USA and in recent years his profile has gained significant momentum internationally.

Robertson’s passion for seeing the world through an alternate view runs deep. His grandfathers were both prolific photographers with their own darkrooms and camera collections. Their love for the medium underpins the artist’s own obsession.

SEE ROBERTSON'S CATALOGUE HERE

**Peace in 10,000 Hands building projection.**

Live to Ride

'The Power of an idea'

Robertson can speak at your event or conference!

Make a query here!

Live to Ride

'The Power of an idea'

Robertson can speak at your event or conference!

Make a query here!

Speaker

ROBERTSON IS A SPEAKER

Robertson has spoken at many events and conferences. 100% of his fee goes directly to Peace in 10,000 Hands to fund the project. In a past life he spent six years on television, was a stand up comedian, magician and pickpocket. So the being on stage, entertaining and intriguing audiences with his many stories, anecdotes and the close calls from the project. Talking comes very naturally and the topics is 'the power of an idea'!

Peace in 10,000 Hands digital installations

Illuminate Peace Day - A Digital Museum Installation

Stuart Robertson was commissioned by The Auckland War Memorial Museum to create a short film based on his current project 'Peace in 10,000 Hands'. The film is now curated into The Auckland War Memorial Museum collection. Robertson is photographing a single white rose, an ancient symbol of peace, in the hands of 10,000 people from every country on the planet.

The Exquisite Clarity of Standing Together

Digital visual and audio art collaboration between Stuart Robertson and Tiki Taane 85 people from 18 countries holding the white rose, an ancient symbol of peace.

Half a million people follow Peace in 10,000 Hands online...

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Galleries

PERMANENT GALLERIES

Studio 66 - 66 Industrial Place, Queenstown, New Zealand

Gallery X - Khartoum Place, 36 Lorne Street, Auckland, New Zealand

COMMERCIAL INSTALLATIONS

Gusto - SKYCITY Grand Hotel, Auckland

Orleans Bar and Restaurant - Britomart, Auckland

Orleans Bar and Restaurant - Christchurch

Frame - Orakei Bay, Auckland

Beirut - Fort Street, Auckland

Oaken - Britomart, Auckland

EXHIBITIONS

Gusford Art Gallery - Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, August 2013

Orakei Bay, Global Launch Exhibition - Auckland, May 2014

LAB Art Gallery, Collaboration - South La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, June 2014

Arts Foundation of New Zealand - Auckland, August 2014

Arts Foundation of New Zealand - Queenstown, August 2014

LAB Art Texas - Los Angeles, August 2014

Auckland War Memorial Museum, International Peace Day (Film) - Auckland, September 2014

Sydney Peace Day - Sydney, September 2014

Pataka ART+ Museum - Wellington, September 2015

The Digital Show - Leica Gallery - Melbourne, October 2015

Page Blackie - Wellington, February 2016

Robertson's previous bodies of work include:

Suspended Light (2011)

Twelve Moments. Twelve Cities (2012)

Nine Shades of Black (2012)

An Alternate View (2013)

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Ride to Live

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Ride to Live

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