Larry, Moe & Curly were the names of The Three Stooges, an American slapstick comedy act from the late 1920s to the 1970s. Although they were known as the ‘three’ stooges, there were in fact six or seven stooges throughout their career. They became highly successful and were major stars, with their comedy being a serious business. It is that reality of the comedy that Scott is interested in – the business of being funny.

Scott’s work is three images of balloons – a symbol of the jovial, light, throwaway and short lived, something that is not normally taken seriously. Balloons, with text printed on them, are inflated and captured in a near portrait shot, almost have a personality. Scott selected three balloons from the minimum 75 he had to order to have them made – and photographed them doing as balloons do. Larry and Moe will remain as straight prints, but Curly will be crumpled and creased. It reacts almost like a child: if it can’t get its way it will try to ruin it for everyone.

Scott Robertson studied for a BA (Hons) Painting at Edinburgh College of Art (1992-1996), exchanged to Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore (1995) and completed an MA in Fine Art at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design in London (2008-2010).

He works in a variety of mediums with drawing or photography having a more conceptually driven aim. Scott’s work is often focused on his own failings and this is revealed in the physical work itself, often technically seen as ‘failing’. It is this failing that he sees as honesty, bringing with it a pathos and at times humour.

His recent exhibitions include the Jerwood Drawing Prize, various venues, 2013-14; Griffin Art Prize, various venues, 2013-14; Hot 100, Schwartz Gallery, London, 2013; ko-ax, Mascalls Gallery, Paddock Wood, 2013; In Other Words, Bath, 2013; Pneu, Electro Studios, St Leonards-on-Sea, 2013. He was shortlisted for the Jerwood Drawing Prize, 2013; Griffin Art Prize, 2013; Future Map, 2010; Red Mansion Art Prize, 2010; and longlisted for the WW Solo Award, 2012.