Linda Robertson: ROCKS… MANY WAYS TO THINK ABOUT THEM
Of course, the word “rock” has broad usage; in music, religion and even candy, and in general language, as a metaphor for stability, resilience, permanence or as a description of something great! The perspective Linda Robertson has chosen is based on observations, drawings and photographs of rock formations while walking the forest trails in North Vancouver. Weathered by time and water (and our feet), rocks can be understood as more than just inanimate objects – they are storytellers, messengers from the past.
Exploring collagraph printing techniques Linda discovered a very personal way to try to render the layered stories, the shapes and intricate beauty of rock formations. The artist’s observations offered her a chance to embrace enchantment and reflect on her own place within the vastness of the natural world.
Born and educated in the U.K., Linda trained as a dancer before attending the West Surrey College of Art and Design to study textile design (print). In 1974, she emigrated to Canada, settling first in Victoria, B.C. Following her move to North Vancouver in 1980, she taught ballet in the community for many years, running a dancing school and raising her two children.
On retiring from teaching dance, Linda became a member of the Art Institute (Printmaking) at Capilano University, incorporating traditional printmaking methods with her digital compositions. During her time at the Art Institute, Linda participated in several Institute exhibitions, both in BC and overseas.
In 2007, the artist became a member of Nimbus Two, a non-profit artist collective, based in North Vancouver. Since the closure of the Art Department at Capilano University in 2012, Linda has continued her art practice from her home studio in North Vancouver.