Willie Robb (b.1980) is a Scottish artist, educator, filmmaker and photographer whose lens-based practice combines autobiography and current events. A graduate in Editorial Photography at the University of Brighton, his projects have expanded beyond traditional techniques into film production and alternative processes, the approach always being led by the subject matter.
“Willie Robb aims to create optimism, beauty and provoke thought from<br> apparently insignificant surroundings. Often autobiographical, his work considers everyday life, with the understanding that it is important for artists to reflect the times they are living in.”
Emma Barford, Collection and Exhibitions Manager, Arts for Health
In addition to his personal work Willie Robb has designed and led several workshops for the Princes Trust, the NHS, Orleans House Gallery, and MK Gallery.
Exhibitions
2023:
Redcar Summer Exhibition – Redcar
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2023:
Open Gallery Exhibition – Halifax
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2023:
Natures Endurance Exhibition – Halifax
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2020:
Arts For Health Exhibition – Milton Keynes
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2020:
Everyday Delight - Näif
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2020:
The Jeannie Avent Gallery London – DER DIE DAS
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2019:
Lumen Margate Exhibition – 8 Minutes
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2019:
Peterborough Museum Open Exhibition 2019 – European Ferries
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2019:
Co-op(t) Coventry Exhibition – European Ferries
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2018:
Chapel Walk Gallery Sheffield Exhibition – Spikes
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2018:
Nunns Yard Gallery Norwich Exhibition – Parking Among Trees
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2018:
Leeds Big Screen Video Showcase – Longshore Drift
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2018:
Cupola Gallery Sheffield – Spikes
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2018:
Unit 6 Gallery North Yorkshire – European Ferries
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2018:
Bankley Gallery Manchester – European Ferries
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2018:
London Independent Photography 30th – European Ferries
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2018:
Left Bank Leeds Art Prize – European Ferries
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2018:
Northern Light, Yorkshire Artspace, Sheffield – European Ferries
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2018:
One Year Revolv, Safe House, London – Spikes
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2018:
Ginnel Foto Fest, St. Matthew’s Ginnel, Ipswich – European Ferries
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2018:
Live | Doorways | Nature Morte, Fringe Arts Bath – Spikes
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2018:
Cooltsalon, Layden Gallery, London – Rush Hour
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2018:
Artwaves Festival, Bridlington Spa – Longshore Drift
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2018:
V.23 Gallery, London; Our Nature – SPIKES
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2018:
Artizan Gallery, Torquay; The Art Of You - Parking Among Trees
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2017:
Salisbury Cathedral; Blank Productions – Body of Writing
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2016:
Kings House, Hove; Brighton Photo Fringe '16 - Spikes
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2016:
Carmel by the Green, London; The Physical Fabric of Cities - Spikes
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2016:
Foundry Gallery, Lewes; United Artists - Spikes
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2014:
Edger Modern, Bath; The Tribe Prize - Spikes
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2014:
The Shot I Never Forgot; Brighton Photo Fringe ’14
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2012:
Various locations; Brighton Photo Fringe ’12 – Cede
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2008:
The University of Brighton; Degree Show – 37.8 Degrees
2008:
Degree Art Gallery, London; The Signature Awards
2007:
The University of Brighton; 2nd Year Show – Hidden
Workshops
2023:
ARioT Studio Photography Workshop – MK Gallery
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2022:
ARioT Studio Photography Workshop – MK Gallery
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2022:
MK Young Photographer Pinhole Photography Workshop – MK Gallery
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2022:
MK Young Photographer Portraiture Workshop – MK Gallery
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2022:
Film Making Workshop – Offset Projects
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2022:
Photo Collage Workshop – Orleans House Gallery
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2021:
Parkour Photography Workshop – MK Gallery
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2019:
Teenage Life and Outlook Photography Workshop – MK College
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2019:
Painting with Light Photography Workshop - Milton Keynes Gallery
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2019:
Secret Self(ie) Photography Workshop - Milton Keynes Gallery
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2018:
Freelance Film Production Workshop Leader - Sparks
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2018:
Coping with Circumstance Photography Workshop - Free Space Project
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2016:
Blind Veteran Photography Workshop Leader - Blind Veterans UK
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2014:
Princes Trust Photography Workshop Leader - The Princes Trust
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Articles
2023:
LIGHTREADINGS a photography magazine - Naïf / Der Die Das
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2018:
fLIP - Parking Among Trees
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2018:
Wake Up Screaming - 8 Minutes
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2018:
rûm Magazine - Spikes
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2018:
Cooltzine #1 - Rush Hour
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2018:
The Arts in Wiltshire - Body of Writing
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2017:
Light Magazine - Reflections
2017:
Float Photo Magazine - Parking Among Trees
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2017:
New Landscape Photography - European Ferries
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2017:
On Landscape - European Ferries
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2017:
Lenscratch - Parking Among Trees
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2016:
Brighton Photo Fringe - Broadscape
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2012:
Brighton Photo Fringe - CEDE
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2008:
Source Photographic Review - Dupplin
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2008:
The Telegraph - Dupplin
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Awards
2019:
Peterborough Museum Open Exhibition 2019 – Shortlisted
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2018:
Bankley Open Call – Shortlisted
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2018:
Left Bank Leeds Art Prize – Shortlisted
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2018:
Revolv One Year Call Out – Winner
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2018:
Ginnel Foto Fest Awards - Shortlisted
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2014:
The Tribe Prize, Edger Modern - Shortlisted
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2014:
Moscow Photo Awards, Fotoloft Gallery - Honorable Mention
2012:
The Danny Wilson Memorial Award, BPF ’12 – Shortlisted
2008:
The Signature Awards, Degree Art Gallery London – Shortlisted
Education
2024:
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing - Selby College
2005-08:
BA(Hons) Editorial Photography - University of Brighton
2004-05:
Foundation Photography- Distinction - Filton College Bristol
Experience
2019 - present:
Associate Artist - Milton Keynes Gallery
2009-17:
Freelance Project Manager - Standard8
2006:
Assistant Photographer - Adrian Turner