Meet Alec Robertson

Today we’d like to introduce you to Alec Robertson.

Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
I consider myself a vagabond at heart and an artist of many fields. All throughout my years here on this little blue orb my family sought out perspective and growth through travels all across the world. We were taught early on that immersing yourself in the expansion of spirituality was paramount in defining who you are and discovering your purpose. So throughout my pursuit of adventures, I found myself falling in love with the strong visuals, vistas, and views of the world we live in. And with those many sights, I experienced deep-seated emotion that made my heart swell and my mind quiet; I began to understand my passion was capturing these sights that moved me so. I first began with graphite and ink drawings then moved my way to watercolor and acrylics often twisting the images to represent more ethereal feel. And then amidst this growing period, I was delivered a serious blow: my dad died. My passion and draw to the physical arts was eaten up by sadness, and I lost myself. And then during all that pain and pondering of the reality of life’s hardships, I bought my first camera on a whim. I was enraptured by this new outlet and its ability to capture the world so perfectly. You could add so much personality, style, and elements into a single image. It was only a matter of time before I picked up Cinematography as well. With Atlanta as my soulful home base and my travels as artistic pilgrimages, I continue to grow and explore the field of visual arts. Whether it’s shooting the iHeartRadio Music Awards and LA Fashion Week in Los Angeles or simply shooting a local artist’s performance and collaborating with a friend, I take my passion with me everywhere, I tread.

Please tell us about your art.
First and foremost, I am a Photographer and Cinematographer. I specialize in live event coverage in the music industry as well as work in portrait, travel, landscape, and experimental photography/cinematography. I take a camera with me wherever I go to shoot what moves me, but live music forever holds a special place as a subject in my heart. I’ve also been building my capabilities in graphic design, animation, and 3-dimensional art. I find the world around us to be quite ethereal and surreal; trying to encapsulate those feelings into a crafted work is always my goal. I start with an image/video and slowly begin to fine tune it’s elements to create something dreamy. And at times I add some graphic design to add that extra pinch of distance from reality. I create the work I do, not driven by a sense of monetary pursuit, but by a sense of connection. The world that surrounds us is so beautiful, and it can be viewed through as many looking glasses of your choosing. Nowadays people are beginning to be increasingly detached emotionally and lack commitment to the present. They forget to step out of their mind and down into their heart. Maybe that’s because we’re so overexposed to the imagery of all the grandeur that takes place in the world we forget to appreciate anything less? I hope that when people see my work, they feel a sense of wonder and push themselves to create their own dreamscape within each moment.

What do you think is the biggest challenge facing artists today?
I believe that the digital age we currently live in is bursting at the seams with outlets and possibilities for showcasing an individual’s work/services. However, I believe the strongest opponent that artists face today is over-exposure. How do you make your individual work stand out amidst a tidal wave of choices and information? Consumers often have so many choices that they get lost in the “analytical stage” being overwhelmed by the amount of possibilities; the thought of a better service or artwork being a click away at all times creates indecision. And I think that also resonates beyond the support of artists, but throughout society as well. To combat this dilemma, it really comes down to physical networking, constant communication, and consistent crafting of your artwork. Craft your brand every day as a need to breathe and eyes will be increasingly drawn.

How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
Anyone can access my work through my Instagram at @strayaways. However, I implore everyone to keep a sharp eye out for my website I will be establishing by early Spring which will include my photo/video/graphic works. I also plan on creating a number of prints for purchase and will periodically have giveaways, so another thing to keep an eye on. You can continue to support my work/passion by showing love on my page and sharing with your people! Every little action of spreading my work ripples in more ways than you know. Since I am a freelance artist, you can also hire me! Every gig or project that I receive revenue from feeds directly back into building my business. And if you dig my works, don’t be a stranger! Feel free to reach out, and I’ll gladly talk your ear off!

Contact Info:

• Phone: 7703568939
• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strayaways
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alec.robertson.90

Image Credit:
Alec Robertson
Strayaways Media

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