Robert Scott

ROBERT SCOTT


Canadian Formalist painter Robert Austin Scott was born May 16, 1941 in Melfort, Saskatchewan. He completed his initial studies at the Alberta College of Arts, receiving a diploma in Applied Arts in 1969, and received his Master’s in Visual Arts from the University of Alberta in 1976. Following his graduation, Scott has taught art, notably as a sessional instructor with the University of Alberta’s Department of Art and Design. Over the last couple of years, he has however curtailed his teaching activities in order to devote his time exclusively to painting.
He has exhibited extensively throughout Canada and internationally, and has received numerous awards. Scott has attended many workshops internationally. He is also a passionate social advocate; particularly contributing his efforts to upgrading skill sets in the developing world.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2011 Robert Scot, New Work, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton
2006 Robert Scott, Recent Paintings, Vanderleelie Gallery, Edmonton
2003 Robert Scott, Studio Exhibition, Edmonton
2002 Robert Scott, Studio Exhibition, Edmonton
2001 Robert Scott, Studio Exhibition, Edmonton
1996 Robert Scott, New Paintings, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, AB
1995 Robert Scott 1988-1993, Swift Current National Exhibition Center, Swift Current, SK (organized by the Edmonton Art Gallery)
1994 New Work: Douglas Udell Gallery, Vancouver, BC
Robert Scott 1988-1993, The Nicoll Art Gallery, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB (organized by the Edmonton Art Gallery)
Robert Scott 1988-1993, Art Gallery of Windsor, Windsor Ontario, (organized by the Edmonton Art Gallery)
1993 Paul Kuhn Gallery, Calgary, AB (March 27 - April 17)
Robert Scott 1988-1993: Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton,AB (organized into a travelling show)
New Work: Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, AB
1992 Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Edmonton, AB
1990 Gallery Moos, Toronto, ON
1989 "Robert Scott's Paintings", Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Vancouver, BC
1988 "Large Painting", Galerie Elca, London, Montreal, PQ
1987 "New Works", Canadian Art Galleries, Calgary, AB
"Robert Scott's Paintings", Gallery Moos, Toronto, ON
"Robert Scott's Paintings", Gallery Moos, New York, NY
1986 "Painting of the 80's", Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB
1985 "Recent Works", Gallery Moos, Calgary, AB
1982 "New Paintings", Gallery Moos, Calgary, AB
1981 "New Works", Gallery One, Toronto, ON
1980 "Recent Paintings", Gallery Moos, Calgary, AB
1979 "Recent Paintings", Gallery One, Toronto, ON
1978 Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB
1976 Student's Union Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
1975 Student's Union Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2010 “Christmas Show”, Douglas Udell Gallery, AB
2010 “Abstract”, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, AB
40th Annual Fall Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, AB
2009 39th Annual Fall Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, AB
Christmas Mix, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton and Vancouver
1998 Sculpture by invitation at the Armouries Show, Edmonton, AB
1996 “Art At Work” from the workplace to the public collection, The University of Lethbridge, Art Gallery of Alberta and the Works Festival, Edmonton
1995-98 Edmonton Contemporary Artists Society, Edmonton, AB
"New Aquisitions". The Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB
1994-95 "The Norsen Collection": The Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB
1994 Edmonton Contemporary Artists Society, Edmonton, AB
1994 "Contemporary Canadian Association: A Selection" Kenderdine Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
"Hidden Values - Corporations Collect": The Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB
1993 "Contemporary Artists Society" City Center, Edmonton, AB
"Abstraction: What's Next" Canada Trust Tower, Calgary, AB. Curated by Jeff Spalding, University of Lethbridge
1992 "Mashomac Workshop": Pine Plains, NY
1990 Calgary Centre for Performing Arts: Jack Singer Concert Hall Lobby, tour of permanent collection
"Triangle Workshop Exhibition": Pine Plains, NY
"Thurpelo Workshop Exhibition": F.U.B.A. Gallery, Johannesburg, South Africa
1989 "Edmonton '89": Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB
1988 "Survey Alberta '88": Olympic Arts Festival, Calgary, AB
"Contemporary '88 Calgary": Olympic Arts Festival, Calgary, AB
1987 "Continued Celebrations": Fine Arts Building Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
"Casa de Caratat": Barcelona, Spain
"Aspects of Contemporary Painting in Alberta": Glenbow Museum, Calgary, AB
1986 "Abstract Painting in Edmonton": Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB
"Recent Accessions": Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB
"International Contemporary Art Fair": Los Angeles, CA
"Walter Moos": opening of the Robert Moos Gallery, New York, NY
1985 "A Measure of Success": Alberta College of Art, Calgary, AB
1983 "My Favourite Picture": Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB
1982 "Recent Acquisitions": Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB
"Westburn Collection": touring exhibition, Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB
"Triangle Workshop Exhibition": Pine Plains, NY
1981 "Modernist Paintings and Sculpture": Glenbow Museum, Calgary, AB
"Martin Gerard Gallery": Gallery Artists, Edmonton, AB
"Contemporary Art from the Permanent Collection": Glenbow Museum, Calgary, AB
"Abstract and Narrations": Recent Tendencies in Canadian Painting, Shell Canada, Calgary, AB
1980 "Alberta Now": Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB
"A Glimpse of the Present": circulating exhibition, Cultural Development Branch, Province of Alberta
"Martin Gerard Gallery Opening": Edmonton, AB
"Alberta Art": Shell Canada, Calgary, AB
"Recent Acquisitions": Glenbow Museum, Calgary, AB
1979 "Recent Accession": Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB
1978 "Certain Traditions": 1978 Commonwealth Games Collaboration - England and Canada, Canada, England, Scotland, and Wales.
"Beaver House": A culture development circulating exhibition, Province of Alberta
"University of Alberta Staff Exhibition": Student Union Art Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
1977 "New Abstract Art": Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB
"What's New Exhibition", Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB
"Acrylic on Canvas": Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB
1976 "The New Artists": Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB
1974 "Master of Visual Arts Group Show": University Art Gallery and Museum, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
1973 "Alberta '73": (juried exhibition) Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB
1969 "Ninth Annual Calgary Graphic Exhibition": (juried exhibition) Alberta College of Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB

EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE

1994 Residency at Hardingham Sculpture Workshop, International Artists' Program; Grescham Farm, Hardingham, Norwich, Norfolk, England
Residency at La Rectoria St. Pedro de Villamajor Valles, Oriental, Barcelona, Catalunya, España
1991 Instructor, University of Alberta, Department of Art and Design, Summer Term (painting)
Mashomack Workshop, Pine Plains, NY (International, invitational).
1990 Guest of the Triangle Artists Workshop, Pine Plains, NY
Workshop Leader, Thurpelo Workshop, Johannesburg, South Africa
(Invitational workshop that included artists from many African Countries).
1987 Guest of the city of Barcelona: Triangle Artist's Workshop, Barcelona, Spain, (Invitational workshop for international artists)
1982 Sessional Lecturer, University of Alberta, Department of Art & Design. Taught courses in painting & drawing.
Triangle Artist's Workshop, Pine Plains, NY, Inaugural year
Participated in “Collaborations in Clay”, The Works, Edmonton, AB (Invitational workshop for Alberta Artists).
1976 Master of Visual Arts, University of Alberta
1975-76 Teaching Assistant, University of Alberta, Department of Art & Design
1973 Michael Steiner Workshop, Edmonton Art Gallery
1969 Diploma of Applied Arts, Alberta College of Arts

AWARDS, COMMISSIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS

1994 Alberta Foundation for the Arts - Visual Arts Project Award
1992 Alberta Foundation for the Arts - Visual Arts Project Award
1992 Alberta Foundation for the Arts -Travel Award
1990 Federated Union of Black Artists, Johannesburg, South Africa - Travel Award
1988 Alberta Foundation for the Arts - Visual Arts Project Award
1987 Alberta Culture - Project Award, Visual Arts Branch, Government of Alberta
1987 Canadian Consulate General, New York, NY - Award
1987 City of Barcelona - Travel Award to attend Triangle workshop in Barcelona, Spain
1987 Cineplex Odeon - Commission of two murals for Cineplex Odeon Whitemud Crossing Cinemas, Edmonton, AB
1984 Alberta Culture - Project Award, Visual Arts Branch, Government of Alberta
1982 Alberta Culture - Project Award, Visual Arts Branch, Government of Alberta
1982 The Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, AB - Travel Award
1981 The Canada Council B Award
1974 Visual Arts Scholarship, Visual Arts Branch, Government of Alberta
1967 Visual Arts Scholarship, Visual Arts Branch, Government of Alberta
c.1980 The Canada Council - Travel Award

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA

2006 Gilbert A. Bouchard: “Scott Canvases Offer New Feel, Visual Focus”, Edmonton Journal
2003 Mario Sasano: “Shut Out”, See Magazine
2002 Rick MacWilliams: “Going with the Flow”, Edmonton Journal
1993 Thurber, Kathleen: See Magazine, cover, pg 7, October 6.
Muelenbach, Lelde: “Scott’s abstract excellence” The Edmonton Journal, Oct.
Knowlin, Tim: Recent Work by Robert Scott, The Edmonton Art Gallery, exhibition catalogue, pp.13, 15, Aug.
Kidd, Elizabeth: Recent Work by Robert Scott, The Edmonton Art Gallery, exhibition catalogue, pp.5-13, Aug.
Bently Mays, John: The Globe & Mail, "Breakdown and Breakthrough", Thurs. Oct. 14.
1991 Bently Mays, John: The Globe & Mail, "Abstraction: alive and well and living in Edmonton", p.C5, Saturday, June 29.
1990 MacLean, Colin: CKUA - AM/FM, "The Thurpelo Workshop and South Africa", December 2.
Beauchamp, Elizabeth: The Edmonton Journal, "Art in the heart of South Africa" p.B1, Saturday, October 13.
1989 Knowlton, Kathleen: Six 1/2 Decades, A Commemorative Catalogue: Sixty-five Years of the Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton Art Gallery.
Burnett, David: Cineplex Odeon, A documentation of Cineplex Odeon's Collection, A Celebration of Contemporary Canadian Art, Toronto.
1988 MacKay, Allan: Survey Alberta '88, Alberta College of Art.
Chorny, Joyce: Contemporary '88 Calgary, Olympic Arts Festival Official Presentation, Wintershow '88.
1987 White, Terrence H. / Chenier, Rick: Celebrations, works by selected graduate students, 1970-86. The inaugural exhibition of the Fine Arts Building Gallery, Dept. of Art & Design, Feb.
Varga, Vincent: Aspects of Contemporary Painting in Alberta, Glenbow Museum, Calgary, AB, July.
Fenton, Terry: Robert Scott’s Paintings, Catalogue, New York, NY, Oct. 4.
Blanch, Teresa/Wilken, Karen: Art Triangle Barcelona, Ajuntament de Barcelona, May.
Art in America, November, pg. 101, full page color reproduction of "Rocky Whispers" acrylic on canvas, 87 1/2 x 65 3/4 "
1986 Bingham, Russell: Paintings of the Eighties, Catalogue, Edmonton Art Gallery.
Bingham, Russell: APaintings of the Eighties@ Update, Vol. 7, No. 1, January,.
1985 Wilken, Karen: Recent Works, catalogue essay, Gallery Moos, Toronto, 1985: Canadian Art - Summer issue, pg.86, Reviews - Robert Scott, Nov.14 - Dec.12, Gallery Moos, N.Y.,N.Y.
1984 Wilken, Karen/Wilson, Muriel:Triangle Artists Workshop, documentation: Statement by individual artists.
Greenfield, Val: A Measure of Success, Selected Graduates of the Alberta College of Art, 1963-1984.
1982 Wilken, Karen/Wilson, Muriel: Western Living Magazine, Back Cover.
1980 Tausley, Nancy : A Work by interesting Edmonton artist,@ The Calgary Herald, Thurs. Sept. 4.
1978 Wilken, Karen/Wilson, Muriel: Certain Traditions, Recent British and Canadian Art, touring.

Marsh, James, H.: The Junior Encyclopedia of Canada, N-S, S-Z, Hurtig Publishers, Canada.
Laverty, Kathleen: The Canadian Encyclopedia, Second Edition, Vol. III, MIN-STA, Hurtig Publishers, Canada.

COLLECTIONS
Alcan Chemicals and Smelters, Montreal, PQ
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Edmonton, AB
Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Bank of Montreal, Edmonton, AB
Budget Rent-A-Car, Vancouver, B.C.
Burroughs Business Machines, Toronto, ON
Canada Council Art Bank, Ottawa, ON
The Catalunya Institute of Contemporary Art, Barcelona, Spain
Cineplex Odeon
Comino Foundation
Glenbow Art Gallery, Calgary, AB
Guaranty Trust, Calgary, AB
Gulf Canada, Calgary, AB
High City Holdings, Toronto, ON
Leopold Property Consultants, Montreal, PQ
Museu d´Art Contemporani de Barcelona - MACBA, Barcelona
Museum of Art Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Nickel Arts Museum, Calgary, AB
Richer, Usher, Vineberg, Montreal, PQ
Sharecom Collection, Calgary, AB
Shell Canada, Calgary, AB
Toronto Dominion Bank, Calgary, AB
Triangle Artists Workshop, New York, NY
United Westburne Industries, Montreal, PQ
United Westburne Industries, Vancouver, B.C.
University of Alberta Archives, Edmonton, AB
University of Athabasca, Athabasca, AB
University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB
Visual Arts Branch, Province of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

Selected Works

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